Gardening Course: The Cutting Garden

During this course, participants will learn how to cultivate flowers from seed, guiding each plant through the process of hardening off so that they are well-prepared to thrive as temperatures change. This ensures a stunning display of blooms through the summer months. The course will explore options for vase interest from your garden all year round by introducing a variety of plants, including perennials, evergreen shrubs, bulbs, and corms.

Having ample ground space is not a requirement; these techniques can be applied to container gardening, making flower growing accessible to those with limited outdoor areas. By following the methods taught, participants will be able to enjoy an abundance of flowers—enough to fill multiple vases, either for their own home or to share with friends.

Your tutors are Lizzie and Jo. Lizzie, lives and breathes plants and nature. Lizzie has a BSc in Plant Science from the University of Nottingham, followed by 5+ years training in horticulture and gardening on a large traditional countryside estate. She now runs her own gardening maintenance business. Jo's love of gardening came from her father's vegetable growing. Her love and enthusiasm for gardening began when she gained her RHS qualification's and had her first garden. Jo also has a FdSc in Garden design.

There will be a break for lunch and space to eat a packed lunch, alternatively there is an on-site café. Tea and coffee provided.