Garden history courses

... and presented to the public. We will also discuss current exhibitions, such as Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse at the Royal Academy and Alexander... Learn about: Art History...

... skills and gain a further understanding of garden planning. New topics and interests will be constantly covered so as to stretch and stimulate... Learn about: Skills and Training, Garden Design...

...Designed for those seeking a career as a Garden Designer or employment within a garden or landscape design company...

...Relatively little is known of Hieronymus Bosch’s life or his training. In this one-day course we will look at the religious, political and philosophical background to this artist’s paintings such as The Garden of Earthly Delights and The Haywain in order to see whether a better understanding...

...Lea Ford Cottage primarily for Key Stage 1 and 2. The cottage is a late 16th. century timber framed home, situated within the 'walled garden...

...As well as hands-on practicals, you will learn the history of our common garden herbs and how best to care for them...

... and the Caribbean Concentrations: Archaeology: Mediterranean and Near Eastern archaeology Research Interests: landscape and garden archaeology; design history...

... by great classical artists like Claude, Poussin or Rosa. It was the beginning of the age of tourism when the wildernesses and mountainous areas of Britain were “discovered” and when visiting country houses and gardens became popular. And as always there was a reaction which found its champion in Humphry...

... modules. You will study a range of required modules that will include European politics, political economy, political thought, contemporary history, culture... Learn about: IT Law, Spanish Language, Critical Thinking...

... jointly by SRUC and The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), this course is strongly focused on ‘plantsmanship’ — the area of horticulture that covers knowledge of the diversity of plants and their cultivation. It also provides a good understanding of other aspects of horticulture and plant science... Learn about: Managing Plant Collections, Ecology and Conservation, Horticulture of botanic gardens...

... Course Outline Course book - The Complete Gardener, Monty Don. Module 1: Introduction. History of the organic movement. Organic gardening and the environment...

...The early 19thc garden and its designers and makers. Illustrated lectures and discussion. No work outside the classroom apart from any additional background reading you might wish to...

... programme blends theories and practices from across a wide range of disciplines: cultural geography, visual culture, art history, cultural studies... Learn about: Art History, Social Anthropology, Cultural Studies...

...Garden History course online. Garden History will enlighten you, and vastly expand the scope of possibilities you have before you as a modern garden designer. Learn about the history of our great gardens and gardeners... Learn about: Garden Design...

... to ensure you understand the areas covered. Students will have access to a personal course tutor by email and mail. The course tutor is a highly experienced Botanist and Designer and tutors in Garden Design, Horticulture and Plant Physiology at several UK Colleges and also holds a degree in Botany (Bsc... Learn about: Flower growing, Agricultural Science, Flower Arranging...

... in this area could be perfect for you. This home learning course will give you the skills and knowledge to improve your own garden from a more informed position, embark on a career in garden design or progress onto a Foundation Degree. Garden Design is not easy, it is a closed world to many - few people... Learn about: Environmental Science, Real Design, Landscape Design...

... knowledge and experience of using plants. Our Garden Design distance learning course will teach you about the Design Layout, considering elements such as paths, walls, landscape features, water features, sitting areas and decking. The course also covers information about the plants themselves... Learn about: Garden Design...

.... The museums range from local history museums, museums that have small specialist collections (such as The Garden Museum), museums associated with historic...

... Australian Plant Families General characteristics of native trees Information contacts (ie: nurseries, seed, clubs, etc.) History of nomenclature International... Learn about: Garden Design...

...This course is designed for the gardener or garden designer who would like to learn more about maintaining, restoring and recreating the period garden. Suitable for: Gardeners and garden designers who woould like to use this specialised course to build on their existing knowledge...