What
On my informal and friendly courses, you can study all aspects of Gardening, Garden Design and Garden Management.
The relaxed, friendly atmosphere and hands-on practicals make the whole learning experience an inspirational journey, enabling students to create and maintain the gardens to which they have always aspired.
And Where
Courses are held in the stimulating surroundings of my cottage garden alongside the Gloucester-Sharpness Canal in the Severn Vale.
Courses for 2024/2025
Design your own Garden Year I
(1 morning a week for 3 terms)
These classes for beginners will commence on Wednesday, 2nd October and run until Wednesday, 11th December 2024.
Garden Management Year 2
(1 morning a week for 3 terms)
These classes for continuation students will commence on Tuesday, 1st October and run until Tuesday, 10th December 2024.
Advanced Students
These fortnightly practical classes will continue on Thursdays, commencing 3rd October 2024.
What's on offer
Learn to:
- Design your own garden
- Plan beautiful borders
- Maintain your garden to a professional standard
- Use organic & no-dig gardening techniques
Courses in:
- Garden Design
- Plant Planning
- Training fruit in small spaces
- Pruning in Spring and Summer
Courses are held at May Cottage in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
Explore The World of Garden Design
I offer two-year courses in horticulture and garden design, and one day workshops on pruning