Gardening All Year Round – All Abilities

Course intent

Discover techniques and tips on how to get the best out of your garden. We will break down the seasonal jobs that are required throughout the year to help you understand how to maintain your plants and keep them in bloom all year round. Working outside will be weather dependent!

What will I learn?

You will learn how to:

• Identify different soil types and how to improve its quality
• Prune and plant when dormant
• Collect seeds
• Care for your lawn
• Troubleshoot
• Safeguarding, Prevent & British Values

Learners will keep a sketchbook / notebook to record ideas, processes and progress, and the feedback they receive from the tutor.

There will be demonstrations, instruction, one-to-one tutorial guidance, group discussions and critiques.

To ensure that learners make good progress with their personal learning goals, the tutor will work with the learner on their Individual Learning Plan.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is for learners of all abilities. No previous experience is necessary - just enthusiasm and a love of plants and gardens.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring:

• An apron and closed toe shoes
• A notebook and pen
• A pair of gloves
• Photos of your outside space

If you have any queries, please email the tutor at: adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk

What can I do when I finish the course?

Other related courses are available, covering a range of topics from seasonal specialities to wedding flowers and themed designs.

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto our longer courses or enhance your learning on our other Arts & Crafts courses.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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