Courses and More

Garden Design Course
Seven-Month Gardening Course: April to November
Spaces still available for 2023 sessions, now booking 2024.
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7 sessions: £350
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3 sessions: £147
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Individual: £59
Course Schedule:
Held on the second Friday of each month
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Course Description:
Join our series of gardening workshops tailored to enhance your design skills and create a garden that thrives throughout the year. Our small, informal sessions encourage discussion and include course materials for your reference (and cake!)
Border Design Days
Border Design Days - £95 each
Course Schedule:
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Dates:
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Saturday 20th April 2024
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Saturday 20th July 2024
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Saturday 21st September 2024
Course Description:
Includes lunch, cake, full notes, inspiration and cuttings to take home.
Planning and planting a border is exciting yet daunting. You'll learn design principles and reliable plant knowledge to structure your border for year-round interest and colour. Gain confidence in preparing, planning, and planting with this course.

Vouchers
Give a gardening course voucher.
Full Garden Design course 2024 - £350
Workshop voucher: morning course - £59
Workshop voucher: full day course - £95
Garden Appraisal - £250
*includes free sketch and planting ideas (within 15 mile radius)
Gardening session with Jo - £250
A half day (approx 3.5 hours) to focus on your garden
Talks
Jo is available for talks at your group or venue - please contact Jo for more details.
Available talks:
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Growing cut flowers
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Sustainable gardening
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Pollinator paradises
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Trouble ahead
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Where’s your backbone
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Autumn is the new summer
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The year round border
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Pruning techniques
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Roses in the mixed border
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Extra productive vegetables
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Winter vegetables
Other talks available upon request.


Garden Consultations
Garden consultation - £250 each
Includes:
Written report, ideas for improvement, and free border design* or bespoke garden manual (within 15 mile radius).
*Subject to site survey
Consultation comprises:
An on site evaluation of your garden; soil test, identification and evaluation of existing plants, recommendations for further plants and discussion of design ideas. Written report includes listing existing plants and their care, recommended additions, border design/sketch where relevant.
Christmas Wreath Making Workshops
Christmas Wreath Making Workshops - £45
Course Schedule:
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Friday 1st December
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Saturday 2nd December
Course Description:
Craft your own Christmas wreath using hand picked fresh foliage and decorations to suit your style. Whether you prefer a traditional, rustic, or modern design, you'll leave with a unique creation to hang on your door. Of course there will also be cake, mince pies and mulled wine. It's a perfect opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones or meet new friends while kicking off the festive season.
