Gardening Courses for Hobby Gardeners 2023/4

Hever Castle, Edenbridge, United Kingdom

Gardening Courses for Hobby Gardeners 2023/4

Hever Castle, Edenbridge, United Kingdom

Alzheimer’s Society and Hospice in the Weald

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity campaigning for change, research and support services for those who are affected by dementia.

Hospice in the Weald provides free care and support to local people of all ages with terminal illness and their families.

What you need to know

This booking page is for the Gardening Courses for Hobby Gardeners (2023/4).


Gardening Course 1 - Runs weekly from 3rd - 24th November 2023 

Each week will include a practical session and an educated walk round the gardens 

Topics:

1. Plants - Naming and grouping of plants, identifying plants and plant selection.

2. Plant Growth – Plant parts and their roles in growth. Nutrients and fertiliser.  Pruning.

3. Soil and Composting.

4. Plant Problems - Pests, diseases and Disorders.


Gardening Course 2 - Runs weekly from 12th January - 2nd February 2024


Each week will include a practical session and an educated walk round the gardens 

Topics:

1. Recap and Working with Nature to create a balanced eco-system in the garden.

2. Conifers and selecting plants grown for Winter Interest.

3. Propagation – Hard wood cuttings and Root Cuttings.

4. Propagation - Seed sowing.


WHO NEEDS TO BOOK?

Pre-booking is essential for this course. 


YOUR BOOKING

Booking confirmation will be sent via email. A cancellation fee of £100 will apply if you withdraw two weeks before the start of the course. After this time if you withdraw from the course there is no reimbursement of fees.

Location

Hever Castle
Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG United Kingdom

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