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IMG_2606THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED – PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS AT A LATER DATE: This half day workshop explores the principles of soft landscape design principles including colour theory (how to use complimentary, monochromatic and contrasting colour schemes) scale drawing and how to select appropriate plants for year round colour and interest in your garden borders.

Tuesday 9th June 1-5 40€

To book onto this workshop you can use the online system below. Once we receive notification of your booking we will send you additional details. If you have any difficulty using this system or prefer to send a cheque then please use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form.  You can also use this contact form for any other questions.

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SDC15666This half-day workshop in plant propagation will look at the basics of propagating from seed and from softwood cuttings. You will learn a little botany that will help you to be more successful in rooting cuttings and understanding the different types of seeds, seed sowing tips and overcoming different types of dormancy in seeds.

You will have the opportunity to take cuttings from a range of plants to take home.

There will be follow on courses in October and February where you can learn the art of hardwood and semi-ripe cuttings (in October) and grafting (February) .

Pricking outThis half day introductory course is running on Tuesday 5th May 2020 1.30-4pm 25€ per person

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SDC11677Beat the winter blues and learn a new skill at Le Jardin Créatif!

We have a whole range of horticulture and gardening courses to help you improve your gardening skills, get more enjoyment and productivity out of your garden and meet like minded people.

Click on the links below (click on the title in capital letters) for more details about each workshop:

18th February GRAFTING WORKSHOP learn how to graft fruit trees

20th February HEDGE LAYING learn the traditional art of hedge laying

3rd March FRUIT PRUNING training and management of young orchard trees

5th March DECORATIVE FRUIT TREE FORMS training and pruning of espaliers and other decorative forms

10th March FRUIT PRUNING how to prune and renovate mature orchard trees to promote vigour and productivity

25th March SHRUB PRUNING improve your pruning skills to promote best flowering, fruiting and decorative effect from your shrubs

19th March and 2nd April VEGETABLE GROWNG FOR BEGINNERS

 

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This one day workshop covers the principles of hedge laying to produce a traditional ‘Midland’ type laid hedge. We will start with a little theory looking at the plant physiology that will help you to understand the practices involved. We will also look at suitable trees for hedges and hedge laying.

hedging-comp-2-tools-of-the-tradeAfter a light lunch of warming winter vegetable soup and home baked bread there will be a practical session where we will first demonstrate the techniques and then you will practice the practical work to develop the basic skills required to create a laid hedge. This practical session will also include a little tool maintenance and tool safety and will cover traditional and modern tools and materials used in hedge laying.

The workshop will take place at Le Moulin de Pensol just 20 minutes away from Le Jardin Créatif where Nik and Heidi have a 20 acres of wonderful grounds packed with different habitats and wildlife where they also run gites and B&B accommodation.

Thursday 20th February 10.30-3.30 – cost 65€ (includes light lunch and refreshments)

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If you are stuck for Christmas ideas, not sure what to buy for someone who doesn’t need any more ‘things’ and would like to send someone a voucher so that they can come along and learn a new skill, have a fun day out, meet new people at Le Jardin Créatif then we have a range of gift vouchers and gift certificates available.

You can buy vouchers online for various amounts or send us a request for a specific course or different amount. We can send vouchers back to you by email so that you can print them and add to a gift or card or we can print them and send them directly to the recipient with a personalised message.

For more information see our web page: GIFT VOUCHERS or contact us using the form below the gallery.

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SDC14932This short 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 19th March and 2nd April 1-4pm. Cost: 50€

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img_3051.jpgThis half day workshop will cover basic growing techniques for a range of culinary and medicinal herbs and will also look at harvesting, drying, preserving and preparing herbs for teas, oils and preparations for natural skin care and well being, aromatherapy, potpourri, candles etc.

We will take a close look at 12 common plants that can be grown in the French climate that have useful properties in the home as well as well as being decorative in the garden.

(**note that this course does not formally cover herbal medicine or homeopathy but explores the use of common aromatic and herbal plants and botanicals, their properties and use in natural home made preparations)

Tuesday 19th May 2020 1.30-4.30. 35€ per person.

To book onto this course you can use the online payment system below. If you prefer to pay by cheque, have difficulty using the online system or would like to know a bit more about the course please use the contact form below to check availability, request a booking form or more information.

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Learn basic glass cutting and joining techniques alongside creating a beautiful garden ‘Suncatcher’. You will have a range of coloured glass to choose from and you can create your own colour combinations. Your Suncatcher will measure approximately 10 cm wide and 45 cm tall excluding the legs for inserting into the ground or a pot.

(*note that the feature glass pieces containing bee, dragonfly and flower images etc are made by a local artist and are additional to the basic cost – prices range from 3-5€ for 10cm x 4-6cm)

The workshop will run from 1-5pm on Monday 18th May and costs 65€ per person – this includes the basic materials and light refreshments.

Places are limited to 4 people per session. If you would like to book out a bespoke group session for you and your friends for 4 people please use the contact form to enquire about dates.

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WOULD LIKE  TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL DATES

 

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This course is aimed at keen gardeners who want to get the best out of their ornamental and fruiting shrubs. Learn the different techniques to promote best flowering and fruiting from evergreen, deciduous, early and late flowering shrubs, keeping their natural form and helping to keep them healthy and productive.

Understanding how, why and when the different types of shrub flower and how to prune correctly to promote productive growth that can really enhance their health and natural beauty. These principles also apply to shrubs that we grow for their fruits, foliage and coloured bark. This half day course will teach you the principles and practices of good shrub management through theory, demonstration and practice.

Wednesday 25th March 2020 1-4pm 35€ (note the revised date) WE HAVE CLOSED BOOKINGS FOR THIS COURSE – PLEASE USE THE CONTACT FORM BELOW TO ENQUIRE ABOUT FUTURE SHRUB PRUNING COURSES 

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We will be offering another chance to make chicken wire Allium flowers on this popular workshop.

This half day workshop teaches you some basic chicken wire sculpture skills and you will make 3 Allium flowers on spikes to decorate your garden. They flower all year round!!

The workshop will run from 1-4pm on Thursday 28th April

35€ per person. Light refreshments are included as well as all materials  to make 3 flower heads on spikes.

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST AN EXTRA DATE – YOU CAN USE THE CONTACT FORM BELOW 


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