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Grow Your Own Living Willow Screen
This one-day mixture of indoor and outdoor sessions will cover both the
theory and practice of creating and managing your own beautiful lattice
willow screen or 'fedge' (fence/hedge). Whether you want to create
living willow structures, natural fencing, grow willow for basketry or
horticultural purposes, this day will provide you with all the theory
and some hands on practical experience of planting cuttings, harvesting
willow and maintaining your own living willow.
We will cover:
> Planning and designing your willow fedge.
> Preparing the ground.
> What varieties to plant and why.
> Planting a new willow fedge.
> Maintenance.
> Pests and diseases.
Suitable for anyone with an interest in growing willow in their garden
or to cut for basketry or horticulture.
All course materials, refreshments and a light lunch are included in the
course fee.
| Date |
Saturday 25th January 2025 |
| Tutor |
Brigit Graham |
| Time |
9.00am - 4.30pm (please note the early start!) |
| Ref |
3630 |
| Fees |
£85 |
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Where do I start with my garden?
A beginner's guide to the absolute basics of designing and maintaining
your garden. Your day will include a mixture of indoor presentations,
outdoor demonstrations and the opportunity to ask some questions about
your own garden.
If you are overwhelmed by your garden, don’t know where to start, are
faced with an impenetrable patch of weeds or bare ground, this is the
course to get you inspired!
We will cover:
> A brief introduction to different categories of plants & shrubs and
what to do with them.
> Some common weeds and how to deal with them.
> Common tools and techniques to get you started.
> The low-maintenance garden: a few basic rules.
> Beginning to tame a weedy or wild bed, border, or the whole garden.
> Quick fixes to make a boring garden more interesting.
You will take home a plan of action for your plot, lots of ideas and a
bit of practical experience from the day.
This course is suitable for beginners or those looking for a bit of
fresh inspiration about tackling their garden.
All materials, refreshments and a light lunch are included in the course
fee.
| Date |
Thursday 6th February 2025 |
| Tutor |
Vicky Thornton |
| Time |
10.00am – 4.00pm |
| Ref |
3631 |
| Fees |
£75 |
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