Short Courses

Introduction to Gardening


This 10 week course takes place at Suntrap Garden, Gogarbank, Edinburgh from 7pm - 9pm. The course is ILA approved.


Content

Spring Programme 2010

15th April  Seed sowing
22rd April  Softwood, root and leaf cuttings
29th  April Rock Garden and Alpines
6th May Herbaceous plants and division
13th May Plants for shade and Sun
20th  May Summer Containers and Hanging Baskets
27th  May Climbers and Wall shrubs
3rd   June Sensory Gardening
10th June Trees and Shrubs for the small to medium sized garden
17th June Right Plant Right Place

What to bring    Please dress appropriately to the weather conditions, sometimes we will be outside in the garden.

Cost:                 £80 + materials (You will have the opportunity to pay for what you create and take it home, or leave your creation at Suntrap to be sold to raise funds - it's up to you)

Candidates

Maximum number of candidates 20 per course.

Dates 2010

10 week course: Thursday 15 April - 17 June 2010 7 - 9 p.m.

Please contact the college for future dates.  This course normally runs twice per year.

What to Bring

Please dress appropriately to the weather conditions

Cost

£80 + materials (You will have the opportunity to pay for what you create & take it home, or leave your creation at Suntrap to be sold to raise funds - it's up to you)

Booking Information

To book or for more information contact Suntrap Garden - 0131 339 7283 (Answer Phone) or e-mail: suntrap@btopenworld.com)

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