This basic course in plant propagation will look at the basics of propagating from seed and from semi-ripe and hardwood 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 saving tips and overcoming different types of dormance 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 February and May where you can learn the art of grafting (February) and softwood cuttings in May.

This half day introductory course is running on Wednesday 24th October 1-4pm 20€ per person.

To book a place on the course use the button below, this is a secure PayPall transaction but you do not need a PayPall accout to use it. If you prefer to send a cheque please use the enquiry form below to check availability and request a booking form.

Come along and learn the art of making animal sculptures out of willow. Make a majestic stag’s head to take home.

You will learn the basics of using willow as a medium for sculpture and create an impressive stag head sculpture over the course of the day.

Saturday 22nd September 10.00-4.00, light lunch and all materials included: 60€

 

THIS COURSE IS NOW CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS AS WE HAVE TO SOAK THE WILLOW FOR 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COURSE, IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A STAGS HEAD WE ARE HOLDING ANOTHER COURSE ON 10TH OCTOBER

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. We will send you confirmation and more details when we have received your booking.

If you prefer to pay by cheque then you can reserve a place by using the enquiry form below, if there are places available we will send you a booking form and further information.

 

 

This autumn we are offering a short course in basic botany. Learn about the fascinating world of plants and find out what makes them grow and respond to the environment around them. Learn useful about their metabolism and reproduction, morphology and anatomy and how this knowledge can be applied to successful cultivation.

We are running 5, 2 hour sessions fortnightly from 1-3pm starting on 20th September, continuing on 4th October, 18th October, 1st November, finishing on 15th November covering the following topics:

1. Plant anatomy
2. Growth, development and nutrition
3. Flowering and reproduction
4. The external environment
5. Plant Indentification & classification

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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Have a go at chicken wire sculpture and make a cute hedgehog to display in your 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 11.00-3.00 on Wednesday 12th September. 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 bring some gardening gloves.

If you enjoy this beginners course we will be offering intermediate courses later this year to make chicken, cockerel or duck sculptures for the garden.

We will send you confirmation and further information once we have received your payment. If you prefer to send us a cheque please use the enquiry form below to reserve a place on the course, if we have places available we will email a booking form to you.

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Come along and make a dragonfly or a bee out of woven willow to mount onto a wall or stake in your garden.

This course is suitable for beginners and a good starting point for anyone wanting to learn how to make realistic sculptures out of freestyle woven willow.

The course runs from 11.00-3.00 on Saturday 28th July and includes a light lunch and all materials needed to make a medium sized dragon fly (approx. 80-100cm) or a bee (approx. 40-60cm)

Price per person is 40€

To book a place on this course you can use the buy now button below. This is a secure Paypall transaction but you do not need a Paypall account to use it. If you prefer to pay by cheque then please use the enquiry form below to check availability and request a booking form. Any questions – use the contact form below.

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

This course is aimed at beginners and will teach the basics of sculpturing with chicken wire. The course will run from 11.00-3.00 on Saturday 4th August. 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 warm comfortable work clothes and bring some gardening gloves.

If you enjoy this beginners course we will be offering intermediate courses later this spring to make chicken, cockerel or duck sculptures for the garden.

We will send you confirmation and further information once we have received your payment. If you prefer to send us a cheque please use the enquiry form to reserve a place on the course.

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED – WE HAVE A EXTRA DATE ON 12TH SEPTEMBER: Make a hedgehog out of chicken wire Wednesday 12th September

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Learn the principles of garden design on this two day course.

The course covers a brief history of garden design and how this influences modern design principles. You will explore the principles of good design, colour theory and discuss a variety of different styles.

You will then look at how to survey a garden and create a basic scale drawing of your garden.  You will go on to add design elements to the plan and learn how to create planting plans.

The course covers all that you need to be able to redesign your own garden and create basic designs and planting plans for friends, family and clients.

The course will run over two days giving you time to survey your garden and bring along your sketches to the second day.

Both days will include a light lunch. We will supply materials that you need to create your scale drawing for use on the course and can advise on basic equipment required to set yourself up at home.

10.00- 3.00 on Thursday 19th July and Thursday 26th July: 80€

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This 3 hour course is suitable for beginners and covers basic plant identification skills with an emphasis on the identification of common ornamental plants using botanical names. On this course you will cover some basic botany that helps with plant identification and an understanding of the system of taxonomy and naming of plants. We can also help you to identify unknown plants in your garden and surroundings.

This taster session is also a good start for coming along to more advanced botany and plant identification sessions during the year. Look out for forthcoming posts with details.

The course will run on Saturday 21st July from 2-5pm and costs 20 Euros per person. The first part will focus on theory of plant identification and look at the plant anatomy that can help us to identify plants. The second part will be practical plant identification covering a range of plants, shrubs and trees.

To book onto this course use the buy now button below. We will send you confirmation and further information once we have received your payment. The payment is via a secure Paypall transaction but you do not need a Paypall account to use it. If you prefer to pay by cheque then please use the enquiries form below to check availability and request a booking form.

If you have any questions please use the contact form below: