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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
One Terrier Loyalty Paw - more info