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Garden Design – Design and Planting Principles
£102.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 04-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 14:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the skills of landscape horticulture. It will enable you to work on your own designs and to create and maintain your own planting schemes.During the course you will cover:● Drawing techniques and plans.● A choice of materials, plants and design layouts.● The identification of […]
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Practical Gardening
£102.00 Hall Barn Estate
Mon 04-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The course covers three main areas of practical gardening: • Sustainable Kitchen Gardening.• Plant Botany.• Identification.During the course learners will cover:• The assessment and choice of sites for crops and ornamental plants.• The organization of propagation of plants for a range of plants, including seeds, cuttings and grafting.• After care of […]
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Gardening for Beginners – Autumn Gardening – Taking Cuttings and Propagating Plants from Seeds
£102.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 04-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? You will learn:How to grow plants from seed and from cuttings, dividing plants and how to increase plants in your garden for free. The best way to collect and save seeds for sowing in the future. How to use the different growing media for seeds and cuttings and how to create […]
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Garden Design for Beginners
£127.50 Amersham ALC
Tue 05-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course is an introduction to basic garden design skills and garden plan drawing. You will learn how to assess gardens and choose the correct plants and select suitable garden features and materials. We will also introduce styles of gardens and their design features. Is this course for me? This course […]
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Practical Gardening
£102.00 Amersham ALC
Wed 06-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:00 - 15:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The course covers three main areas of practical gardening: • Sustainable Kitchen Gardening.• Plant Botany.• Identification.During the course learners will cover:• The assessment and choice of sites for crops and ornamental plants.• The organization of propagation of plants for a range of plants, including seeds, cuttings and grafting.• After care of […]
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Practical Gardening at Home: Planning for the Year Ahead – Workshop
£58.80 Amersham ALC
Sat 09-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the skills of landscape horticulture. It will enable you to work on your own designs and to create and maintain your own planting schemes.During the course you will cover • Simple planting ideas.• Use of colour and design principles to increase seasonal interest• A […]
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Garden Design – Design and Planting Principles
£85.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 13-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 14:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the skills of landscape horticulture. It will enable you to work on your own designs and to create and maintain your own planting schemes.During the course you will cover:● Drawing techniques and plans.● A choice of materials, plants and design layouts.● The identification of […]
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Gardening for Beginners – Planning a Vegetable and Fruit Area for Your Garden
£85.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 13-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? You Will Learn:How to grow fruit vegetables and salads at home to save money and taste the difference of home-grown crops. Easy ways to prevent pests and diseases affecting your crops.The selection of the best varieties and layouts to suit your own garden. How to create a productive garden to ensure […]
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Practical Gardening
£85.00 Hall Barn Estate
Mon 13-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The course covers three main areas of practical gardening: • Sustainable Kitchen Gardening.• Plant Botany.• Identification.During the course learners will cover:• The assessment and choice of sites for crops and ornamental plants.• The organization of propagation of plants for a range of plants, including seeds, cuttings and grafting.• After care of […]
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Practical Gardening
£85.00 Amersham ALC
Wed 15-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:00 - 15:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The course covers three main areas of practical gardening: • Sustainable Kitchen Gardening.• Plant Botany.• Identification.During the course learners will cover:• The assessment and choice of sites for crops and ornamental plants.• The organization of propagation of plants for a range of plants, including seeds, cuttings and grafting.• After care of […]
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Garden and Planting Design – All Year Round Scent and Colour Workshop (2 consecutive days)
£49.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 17-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The course aims to consider the planting design of your individual gardens, helping you to extend your knowledge of plants, identify existing plants in your gardens and choose the correct plants to improve and re-design them. During the course you will:● Consider planting design techniques, the creation of different styles of […]
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Practical Gardening
£85.00 Hall Barn Estate
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The course covers three main areas of practical gardening: • Sustainable Kitchen Gardening.• Plant Botany.• Identification.During the course learners will cover:• The assessment and choice of sites for crops and ornamental plants.• The organization of propagation of plants for a range of plants, including seeds, cuttings and grafting.• After care of […]
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Garden Design – Design and Planting Principles
£85.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 14:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the skills of landscape horticulture. It will enable you to work on your own designs and to create and maintain your own planting schemes.During the course you will cover:● Drawing techniques and plans.● A choice of materials, plants and design layouts.● The identification of […]
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Gardening for Beginners – Winter and Spring – Selecting and Pruning Plants to Suit Your Garden
£85.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? You Will Learn:How to prune all the main groups of trees shrubs climbers, herbaceous perennials, and herbs. How to select the correct plants for your own garden and how to plant and care for them. Choosing the right plants for sun, shade, chalk, heavy clay or stoney soils. Is this course […]
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Practical Gardening
£85.00 Amersham ALC
Wed 26-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:00 - 15:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The course covers three main areas of practical gardening: • Sustainable Kitchen Gardening.• Plant Botany.• Identification.During the course learners will cover:• The assessment and choice of sites for crops and ornamental plants.• The organization of propagation of plants for a range of plants, including seeds, cuttings and grafting.• After care of […]
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Practical Gardening – Fruit and Vegetables Workshop
£58.80 Amersham ALC
Sat 01-Mar-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop will give you practical ideas to improve your gardening skills and further your gardening knowledge to improve your garden. You will learn:When and How to Grow Vegetables• How to grow vegetables and when different vegetables are in season. • How to save seeds for next season’s crop.Weeds and Pest […]
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How to Grow Your Own Fruit and Vegetables Workshop
£53.90 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 22-Mar-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop will give you practical ideas to improve your gardening skills and further your gardening knowledge to improve your garden. You will learn:When and How to Grow Vegetables• How to grow vegetables and when different vegetables are in season. • How to save seeds for next season’s crop.Weeds and Pest […]
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Practical Gardening
£85.00 Amersham ALC
Wed 23-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:00 - 15:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The course covers three main areas of practical gardening: • Sustainable Kitchen Gardening.• Plant Botany.• Identification.During the course learners will cover:• The assessment and choice of sites for crops and ornamental plants.• The organization of propagation of plants for a range of plants, including seeds, cuttings and grafting.• After care of […]
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Practical Gardening at Home – Workshop
£58.80 Amersham ALC
Sat 26-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? Introduce you to some theoretical and practical aspects of gardening techniques and garden design. It will enable you to grow and harvest a wide range of plants for your garden. It will also help you to choose the right plants and gardening techniques.During the course you will cover • Plant names, […]
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Practical Gardening
£153.00 Hall Barn Estate
Mon 28-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 9
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The course covers three main areas of practical gardening: • Sustainable Kitchen Gardening.• Plant Botany.• Identification.During the course learners will cover:• The assessment and choice of sites for crops and ornamental plants.• The organization of propagation of plants for a range of plants, including seeds, cuttings and grafting.• After care of […]