6 Week Gardening Course
Join Zdenek Valkoun and Kathryn Robey, for a 6 week course to develop your gardening skills. This course is suitable for those new to gardening or experienced gardeners who are keen to learn more.
The course will take you through how to assess your garden, planning borders, maintaining and pruning, propagation and weed control. The final session will be about lawn management and care. At the end of each session there will be seasonal tip – What you can do in your garden this week.
The course starts on Saturday 15th February 2025 and will run every Saturday afternoon for 6 weeks from 1 – 4.00 pm. It will be a mixture of theory and practical learning. Places are limited to 12.
Cost: Members £150
Non-Members £180
How to Book: Places can be booked via the following link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=dorothy%20clive%206%20
The course programme in detail:-
| 15th February
Assess Your Garden |
How to assess your garden – identify soil type, aspect, situation and areas to develop.
The essential tool kit for the gardener. Developing a plan for the season.
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| 22nd February
Enhance Your Garden
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Planning a new border.
How to enhance your garden.
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| 1st March
Grow Your Own Garden
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Focus on propagation. Grow your own garden from cuttings and growing plants from seed and splitting.
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| 8th March
Get The Best Out Of Your Shrubs
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Rose care. Pruning and feeding.
Fruit tree and shrub maintenance.
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| 15th March
On Going Garden Care
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Border maintenance.
Weed management Soil husbandry and composting.
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| 22nd March
Verdant Lawns
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Lawn care and maintenance. Edging and cutting.
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