The course will improve your understanding of plants, and their use in design. You will learn how to create visually pleasing and sustainable planting schemes and designs.
- Basic site surveys and how to read gardens
- How to develop a masterplan and individual planting plans
- Influence of different garden styles
- Plant types and their use
- Plant ecology and the qualities of plants
- Combining colour, form, and texture
- Different planting styles and how to use them effectively
- How to implement your plan
It also provides a foundation for further learning or training in the field of horticulture, principally through progression on to our other Level 1 courses and/or the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture.
The course is taught through lectures, demonstrations, and a range of practical activities in the gardens. You will need suitable outdoor clothes the time of year i.e waterproofs and sturdy boots, in addition to your prefered method of taking notes.
Dates and times
The course starts on Thursday 11 January. 14 weekly sessions 9.30-12noon (no teaching 22 February, 4 and 11 April).
Who is it suitable for?
18+. There are no formal entry requirements; all you need is an interest in plants. No previous experience needed.
What does it cost?
£130 (£115 Members of Ness Gardens).
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