THE Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum is putting the wettest Autumn on record behind them with a packed winter program.

Events at the gardens include tours from 11am each day, a Christmas decorations workshop on Saturday, a wreath workshop next Wednesday, a winter watercolours class in January and an introduction to garden design course in January.

There is a charge for admission and for the workshops. For more information call 01794 368787