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After being a course leader and lecturer in Horticulture at Nottingham Trent University for nearly 20 years I am now working on a new venture in Limousin, France. In our plant nursery and garden school we aim to carry on sharing our passion for horticulture and natural crafts.
Specialist subjects include plant science, propagation, plant identification, specialist traditional and modern pruning and maintenance techniques. We also teach greenwood crafts, weaving, stained glass art and other crafts using natural materials.

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IMG_0801This afternoon workshop is aimed at beginners who are considering acquiring a greenhouse or polytunnel and will cover the basics of selecting and using protective structures for growing  vegetables and ornamental crops.

We will compare glass and polythene and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each and look at pot culture and growing direct in the soil as well as maximising year round use of your tunnel or greenhouse.

This course links with other courses with a horticultural theme that we are offering for beginners including ‘Vegetable growing for beginners’, ‘Soil Science‘ and ‘Basic botany‘

Monday 11th March 1-3pm 25€

To book onto this course you can book online by using the ‘Buy Now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but you do not need a PayPal account, you may use card payments by this method too.

If you prefer to pay by cheque, please use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form. You can use this form for all other questions too.


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Learn basic weaving skills and make a unique hanging basket out of willow and other natural materials. Your basket can be used as for plants or for storing onions, garlic etc.

The 13th April is now fully booked, we are offering an alternate date on 9th April – you can also request additional dates for group bookings – get in touch using the contact form below. You can book onto 9th April using the booking button below or email for more details using the contact form also below 

Cost per person is 35€ This includes the materials to make our basket including the chain for hanging and light refreshments. (Plants are not included)

We will have a selection of bedding plants available for sale on the nursery or you may use your own plants for potting up.

To book onto this course on 9th April you can use the ‘Buy Now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but does not require a PayPal account in order to use it, card payments are also accepted. Once we have received your booking we will send further information by email. If you prefer to pay by cheque then please use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form. You can use the contact form for any other questions too.


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Learn basic weaving skills and make a unique hanging basket out of willow and other natural materials. Your basket can be used as for plants or for storing onions, garlic etc.

The 13th April is now fully booked, we are offering an alternate date on 9th April – you can also request additional dates for group bookings – get in touch using the contact form below. You can book onto 9th April using the booking button below or email for more details using the contact form also below 

Cost per person is 35€ This includes the materials to make our basket including the chain for hanging and light refreshments. (Plants and moss are not included)

We will have a selection of bedding plants available for sale on the nursery or you may use your own plants for potting up.

To book onto this course on 9th April you can use the ‘Buy Now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but does not require a PayPal account in order to use it, card payments are also accepted. Once we have received your booking we will send further information by email. If you prefer to pay by cheque then please use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form. You can use the contact form for any other questions too.


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20180519_134559808_ios.jpgHave a go at chicken wire sculpture and make a cute hedgehog to display in your home or garden or give to someone as a gift.

This course is aimed at beginners and will teach the basics of sculpting with chicken wire. The course will run from 10.00-3.00 on Wednesday 17th April 2019. 35 Euros per person. A light lunch is included as well as all materials and you will be able to take home your hedgehog.

You will need to wear comfortable work clothes and you may want to bring some gardening gloves. Chicken wire is a malleable material but it does take some physical strength and dexterity to use it as a medium for sculpture. We can support anybody who needs  a little help to finish their sculpture on the day

IMG_0162If you enjoy this beginners course we also offer intermediate courses later this year to make chicken, owl, piglet and duckling sculptures for the garden.

You can book by using the ‘Buy Now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but you do not need a PayPal account in order to use it, card payments are also accepted. We will send you confirmation and further information once we have received your payment. If you prefer to pay by cheque please use the contact form below to inquire about availability and reserve a place on the course, if we have places available we will email a booking form to you.

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH TO REQUEST AN EXTRA DATE

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We have been asked to put on extra dates our basic botany course!

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Epidermis through the microscope showing stomatal pores

Learn about the fascinating world of plants and find out what makes them grow and respond to the environment around them. Learn useful and fascinating facts about their metabolism and reproduction, morphology and anatomy and how this knowledge can be applied to successful cultivation.

We are running 3, 3-hour sessions fortnightly from 1-4pm starting on 28th March, continuing on 11th and 25th April covering the following topics:

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  • Plant anatomy,
  • Growth, development and nutrition
  • Flowering and reproduction
  • The external environment, plant hormones and effect on circadian rhythms
  • Plant Identification & classification
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Fibonacci in flowers

The level of the course will be similar to that of an RHS or NVQ level 2 and is aimed at keen amateur gardeners who want to learn a little bit of plant science that is applicable in the garden and gain more enjoyment from the fascinating world of plants.

The total cost of the course is 80€

To book onto the course you can use the ‘buy now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but you do not need a PayPal account to use it. If you prefer to send a cheque please use the contact form below to reserve a place, we will send you further details when we receive your booking or reservation. If you have any questions about the course please use the contact form below.


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Come along and make an owl out of chicken wire! You will learn the basics of building a sculpture using chicken wire and create a stunning owl sculpture for your garden or home.

The course will run from 10.00-3.30 on Tuesday 23rd April and will include a light lunch. (Please be aware that everyone works at different speeds and you may finish a little earlier or later than the scheduled time) cost: 45 euros

Chicken wire is a fairly malleable material  and easy to mold and this course is suitable for beginners but some dexterity and physical strength is needed to work with this material over a day.

If you would like to book a place on this course you can use the buy now button below. This is a secure PayPal payment but you do not need a PayPal account to use it. We will send you further details once we receive your booking. If you prefer to send a cheque then please use the contact form below to check availability and we will send you a booking form and more info.

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Stained Glass for Beginners

IMG_1962Learn the basic techniques involved in making leaded glass pieces and create a small decorative panel that you could use as a suncatcher or small window. **

The stained-glass starter course will take place over 3 afternoon sessions: 21st & 28th January and 4th February 1-4pm. (additional sessions may be needed if you select a more complex design for your glass panel) Cost of the basic course (3 sessions) 120€

Session 1 will cover an introduction to the different types of glass, lead came, solder, tools & equipment and some basic glass cutting techniques. You will then look at how to design a pattern for a stained-glass piece. If time allows we will start creating your design and begin making the piece. There will be various examples and designs available for you to use/copy/adapt and to give you inspiration if you want to create your own design. Your panel can be up to the size of A4. Bring along pictures and ideas if you wish. (note that some design ideas may not be suitable for a small glass piece)

**There will be options available from very simple geometric designs and ideas for complete beginners to intermediate designs if you want a bit more of a challenge or have some experience already. The cost of the materials and the tuition will depend on which design you chose.

Session 2 you will begin or continue putting together your design with guidance.

Your panel will start to develop and you should be able to start cutting the lead and pinning your pieces together.

Session 3 You should reach the point where you can solder your piece together and start the process of cementing. Those that have selected a more complex piece or who need extra time can book onto additional sessions if necessary. These additional sessions will incur a tuition fee of 30€ per 3 hour session.

Places are limited on this course as we can only offer 4 places at a time. We will add additional dates when this first course is fully booked.

We will also be offering more advanced & bespoke courses to create a small exterior window for your house, barn, outbuildings or garden.

For further information and booking please use the enquiry form at the bottom of the page or email us on lejardincreatif87@gmail.com Note that the images on the gallery below are my own work and not necessarily examples of what can be achieved on the beginners course

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WP_20151112_10_01_58_ProThis half day course covers the basics of how soil properties affect successful growing, test your own soils to find out more about them and how to improve and manage them for a range of plants. The course also  complements the basic botany course running later in this spring.

Thursday 21st March 1-4pm 25€

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Learn the basics of basket weaving and create a decorative basket from a combination of willow and other hedgerow plants.

This course will run from 11-3.30 on Monday 18th March and includes a light lunch and refreshments as well as all materials needed to create a unique basket. Cost 35€

To book a place on this course you can use the ‘Buy Now’ button below. This is a secure payment through PayPal but you do not need a PayPal account to use it, it also accepts card payments and automatically secures a place on the course. If you prefer to pay by cheque then use the enquiry form below to check availability and request a booking form. You can use this form for all other enquiries too.


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SDC14932This course is aimed at those who want to develop a potager and grow vegetables for the first time or to improve their understanding of growing vegetables successfully.

The course will cover sowing and planting techniques, crop rotation and an understanding of the different requirements of different crops, selecting the best WP_20150626_13_02_52_Provarieties, pest and disease control and how and when to harvest your crops. There will be a mix of theory, demonstration and practical activities.

The course will take place over two sessions on 14th March and 4th April 1-4pm. Cost: 40€

To book onto this course you can use the ‘Buy Now’ button below – this uses a secure PayPal transaction but you do not need to have a PayPal account to use it. Card payments are also accepted. If you prefer to pay by cheque please use the contact form below to enquire about availability and request a booking form. You can also use this form for requesting further information.


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