Planting and Planning – the Professional Way

Planting and Planning – the Professional Way

At: Myerscough College (Preston)

Fees: £55

Course Length:
2 Weeks

Please enquire for dates and times of this course

With Chelsea Flower Show on the way thoughts of how to plant , plan and prepare your show garden may be with you! A look at planting plans (how you can produce your own) with ideas and advice for colour schemes and plant combinations to enhance your garden throughout the seasons. Trees, shrubs, herbaceous planting, bedding and bulbs can all be combined to great effect in various conditions and environments. Bog gardens, woodland gardens, mixed borders, meadow planting amongst others.

Although this is a ‘standalone’ course appealing to both the novice and experienced gardener it would also be of interest to those who have completed our short courses such as ‘Introduction to Garden Design’, Pruning Workshops, Propagation Workshop etc.

Additional Information

Handouts, images and illustrations will be used but A4 pad (or paper) and pencil together with notebook & pen (or iPad) will be essential. If you have an area that you intend to plant please bring dimensions.

How To Apply or Enquire Please enquire about applying for this course to: The Short Course Unit, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0RY
Telephone:01995 642255 Email:shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.