What
On my informal and friendly courses, you can study all aspects of Gardening, Garden Design and Garden Management.
The relaxed, friendly atmosphere and hands-on practicals make the whole learning experience an inspirational journey, enabling students to create and maintain the gardens to which they have always aspired.
And Where
Courses are held in the stimulating surroundings of my cottage garden alongside the Gloucester-Sharpness Canal in the Severn Vale.
Courses for 2025/2026
Design your own Garden Year I
(1 morning a week for 3 terms)
These classes for beginners will commence on Tuesday, 23rd September and run until Tuesday, 9th December 2025.
Garden Management Year 2
(1 morning a week for 3 terms)
These classes for continuation students will commence on Wednesday, 24th September and run until Wednesday, 10th December 2025.
Advanced Students
These fortnightly practical classes will continue on Thursdays, commencing 25th September 2025.
What's on offer
Learn to:
- Design your own garden
- Plan beautiful borders
- Maintain your garden to a professional standard
- Use organic & no-dig gardening techniques
Courses in:
- Garden Design
- Plant Planning
- Training fruit in small spaces
- Pruning in Spring and Summer
Courses are held at May Cottage in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
Explore The World of Garden Design
I offer two-year courses in horticulture and garden design, and one day workshops on pruning
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