Gardening Course

The People’s Community Garden, Maidenhall Allotments
In partnership with WEA

FRIDAYS From 24 February until 30 March
10am to 12 noon & 12.30-2.30pm

Selecting plants for the ornamental garden (Level 2)
A chance to learn in a friendly, working environment, with plenty opportunity to practise new skills. This course is ideal for people who have been unemployed for some time and/ or are looking for a new direction.

Led by professional horticulturist and teacher Ric Staines.

Course aims
To give an understanding of the range, type and uses of ornamental plants in a garden context.

Topics will include:
The range of ornamental plants available to the gardener - cut flowers, bedding and herbaceous and perennial plantings. The uses and requirements of these plants as part of a garden display. Plant selection. Plants to encourage wildlife and biodiversity.

Assessment based on practical work and written/picture log/diary.
Some work will be carried out on alternative local sites.

Tools and materials are provided – but please bring note book and writing materials. Please wear outdoor clothes appropriate for the weather and sturdy boots, preferably steel toe-capped (we have boots to lend). We can provide hot drinks, but please bring a packed lunch.

Find us at Maidenhall Allotments

Good bus service from town centre and rail station (Numbers 15 and 16 – drops you almost at gates). There is plenty of room to park your bike. Please park cars on Halifax Road and walk down to our pedestrian gate, by wind turbine and green container cabin.
If you experience problems on the day, please call Ric on 07527 399726

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: For more information, or to book a place, please call Susannah Robirosa on 01473 261112 or mobile 07530 407302. Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. There is a small fee to cover cost of PCG gardening materials - this is waived on proof of receipt of means-tested benefit or low income.