The Seasonal Gardener: Spring is a practical, beginner-friendly course designed for adults in the UK who want to gain confidence in gardening during the springtime months.
Whether you have a small garden, an allotment, raised beds, containers, or are just getting started, this course will teach you what to do, when to do it, and why it matters.
The course follows the natural rhythm of the gardening year. Each season focuses on the essential tasks that keep a garden healthy, productive, and enjoyable, helping learners develop skills through hands-on practice.
By the end of the course, participants will understand the basic principles of gardening, recognise common UK plants and growing conditions, confidently, and create a simple seasonal maintenance plan for their own outdoor space.
| Study level | Cost |
|---|---|
| 19+ | Please enquire |
There will be a mix of practical, hands-on activities in our walled gardens, and theory-based learning.
This is a 6-week course that takes place once per week between10am-12pm.
During this programme, you'll explore topics such as:
- Preparing beds and borders
- Seed sowing
- Planting vegetables and flowers
- Spring maintenance
- Feeding and watering
Following this workshop, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to nurture your garden ready for the start of spring.
You’ll also be able to take part in one of our other horticulture or floristry workshops and short courses, or, you can enrol on one of our full or part-time horticulture programmes to gain a qualification and start your career in landscaping.
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