Learn Gardening from Scratch!

Posted:20 August 2016

The thought of tackling and developing a garden or allotment can be daunting to say the least – where to start, what to plant, how to look after and nurture the smallest to largest plot. Horticulture is a huge subject and can often be confusing to the novice gardener.

Coming up this autumn, our Wednesday evening course Gardening from Scratch starts 28 September and runs for 8 weeks. It will provide an ideal opportunity to improve your gardening skills giving you the confidence to develop and enjoy your garden. To find out more about booking CLICK HERE.

We believe in learning in a relaxed and informal way so expect horticultural theory, demonstrations of seasonal tasks and practical hands-on learning – plus lots of chat, discussion and laughter. “I loved the course, learnt more than expected and had great fun doing so with an lovely group of people.  Glass of wine with the delicious supper each evening was welcome as well!”

To find out more about The Garden House, and about us, Bridgette Saunders and Deborah Kalinke, CLICK HERE.

On the course you will earn the basics of gardening how to grow healthy plants, about plant life cycles, the naming of plants, the basics of soil management, composting, making your garden more sustainable, seed sowing and taking cuttings, plus an introduction to pruning, pest/disease and weed control. We will also have one session on starting a vegetable garden or patch.

There will be a Q and A session each week where you will be able to ask for advice on your own garden.

The course takes place on the following Wednesday evenings: September 28, October 5, 12, November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 – each session session starting at 6.30 pm, and finishing at 9.15pm. The cost will be £285 – to include a vegetarian supper with a glass of wine!