Gardening for Beginners – Spring

Course Description:

Gardening is a great way to help keep you physically and mentally fit.

This course is intended for beginners and gardeners who have some experience in the garden and want to expand their knowledge.

The objective of this course is to introduce participants to the world of gardening and learn how to complete tasks which are the basic foundations for success.

The classes will be mostly classroom based. We will undertake some workshop type classes to introduce such skills as seed sowing, taking cuttings, dividing and layering, potting etc. 

By the end of the course, participants will have a strong understanding of what makes a good gardener!

Topics include:

• Getting to know your garden
• Planning for the seasons 
• Right plant right place
• Propagation methods
• Nutrition/composts and watering
• Pruning and deadheading
• Pest and disease identification and control
• Container Gardening

Class 1	How does your garden grow: Aspect, soil, drainage, shelter, seasonal interest
Class 2	Right plant right place: Plant ranges and their uses
Class 3	Plant propagation: Sowing seed & taking cuttings
Class 4	Caring for gardens: Nutrition, composting, irrigation, pruning
Class 5	Plant propagation: Division & layering and Grafting
Class 6	Problems: Pests, diseases & disorders
Class 7	Specials: Ponds, containers, raised beds & greenhouses
Class 8	Putting it all together: A look at some great examples

Course Day & Time: Tuesday evening 7.30 -9.30 pm 

Start Date: 02/02/27 (Spring Term 2027)

Cost: €110

Course Format: In class with tutor

Duration: 8 weeks – Maximum of 12 students in class

Enrolment: Opens early December 2026. You can enrol online then by clicking on the Enrol here Easy Payments Plus button.

Tutor: Christopher Heavey

 

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