2008 Introductory Courses in Gardening 

Container Planting (half day course)

Sat May 31st 
Morning course 10am to 12.30pm; Afternoon course 1pm to 3.30pm

Types of containers, suitable plants and Permanent Planting. Make and plant up hanging baskets, plant or plunge plants in containers

Take away a potted plant

NB: Both courses £20

Planning the Winter Garden

Sat Oct 4th. 10am to 3pm

Morning: Draw plans for a winter garden to create an interesting garden all year. Learn and discuss about plants that bloom well in the winter season

Afternoon: Practical winter plant session

Pruning

Saturday Nov 29th. 10am to 3pm
Morning: Pruning tools, safety precautions, basic principles of pruning, time for pruning (for a selection of common shrubs), initial pruning, and formative pruning.

Afternoon: Pruning of top fruit (summer and, winter pruning) pruning of soft fruit; practical pruning session – ornamental shrubs.

Christmas Decorations (Wreaths and Garlands)

Saturday Dec 13th. 10am to 3pm
Morning: Enjoy a guided tour of the traditionally decorated Mansion State Rooms.

Afternoon: Work with Tatton gardeners to design and make wreaths and garlands for that special atmosphere at home this Christmas.


For more information about the above courses please contact: Education and Group Booking Department, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN. Tel: 01625 374428  Fax 01625 374403.

Fees per module: £20 each