Gardening Workshops
| Course | About | Cost | Duration | Start date | Book your place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruning | This course is designed for those interested in learning the basics of pruning and training plants, why they should be done, and when and where to prune and train plants.
No prior knowledge is required to take this course. | £60 | 5 hours | Saturday 6th November 2021 | |
| Grow Your Own Flowers | This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to grow a variety of flowers and foliage for cutting, either as a hobby or in preparation for a business venture.
Course modules include a mix of theory and practical skills such a plant propagating methods and choosing which plants to grow. The course also looks at the issues around sustainability and environmental impact which are so important in the floristry and horticulture sector. | £800 | 5 hours per week for 13 weeks | Wednesday 23rd February – Wednesday 20th July 2022 | |
| An Introduction to Lawn Care | This course will cover how to identify problems with your lawn with an overview of problems such as weeds and diseases; types of mowers and their uses; safe use of mowers; setting up and checking your mower after winter storage; reasons and benefits of scarifying, aeration and lawn treatments. | £30 | 2.5 hours | Saturday 5th March 2022 | |
| Allotment Growing | Allotment gardening offers an escape from urban life and rewards you with incredibly fresh, tasty and varied produce for much of the year, but getting started can seem daunting.
Suitable for complete beginners and existing plot holders, this course will give you the confidence, skills and knowledge to prepare and maintain a productive, sustainable and well-kept plot. | £240 | 5 hours per week for 4 weeks, 1 week per month | Saturday 19th March – Saturday 18th June 2022 | |
| Free Plants from your Garden | Buying plants for your garden can be a major drain on your wallet, however, there is a way you can fill your garden or containers with plants without spending much, if anything at all!
We will share with you how to get more from your existing plants using a few simple techniques to transform your garden into a lush abundance of foliage and flowers. | £50 | 5 hours | Saturday 30th April 2022 |
Online booking via our online store is available here or click on the buttons above.
For information please email amanda.robinson@reaseheath.ac.uk.