Gardening Course: Practical Garden Design

This course is designed to provide you with the skills to design your own Garden space or consider a career in Garden Design. We will talk about your garden’s aspect, utilities etc. Spatial awareness. Essential garden design considerations include site conditions (sunlight, soil, size), defining the purpose (relaxation, entertaining, kids' play), and establishing a budget. Key design principles involve creating functional areas, selecting appropriate plants ensuring year-round interest, managing maintenance, and using cohesive materials. We will discuss the longevity of the design and how practical it will be for the future.

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.