How to be a Gardener

How to be a gardener: 6-session evening course

Wednesday 10th September - Wednesday 22nd October | 6:15pm - 9:15pm

Don’t be overwhelmed by your garden – learn to love it! 

These Wednesday evening sessions are designed for those of you who are new to gardening or wish to improve your knowledge and gardening skills, and to give you the confidence to nurture and enjoy your garden or allotment.

If you are thinking about a career change or college course this could also give you a kick start to understanding horticulture.

You will learn how to:

• Grow healthy plants
• Learn the naming and the life cycles of plants the basics of soil management and composting
• Design your garden, making it more sustainable,
• Sow seeds and take cuttings
• Plus enjoy an introduction to pruning, pest/disease and weed control, and vegetable growing.

On each evening we will look closely at and identify five plants, learning about right plant, right place.

Each week there will be hands on activities – with plants and seeds to take home  and monitor their growth at home.

We will also address seasonal tasks and how and when to implement them

“The course was just what I needed.   I have been feeling overwhelmed by the garden and unsure of what to do next and I now feel armed with some knowledge and lots of enthusiasm.  It was informative, friendly and inspiring – what more could anyone ask, I learnt so much and feel much more confident about tackling tasks, delicious supper as well!”  Susan (participant last year)

Cost: £295 to include a light vegetarian supper and a glass of wine