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Greetings from Barnsdale Gardens!

More courses for the green-fingered, or those who'd like to be...

6 March, 10.30pm-3.30pm
Introduction to Organic Vegetable Growing
This one-day course is led by Nick Hamilton and aimed at both gardening novices and those who want to know more about growing and ‘pest-proofing’ their vegetables organically. The day begins by looking at organic principles, soil types, nutrients and organic fertilisers. After lunch in the Barnsdale Tea Room, we look at various organic matters and the pros and cons of each, pest and disease problems and how to cope with them organically and finally, how to achieve effective crop rotation. The course combines classroom learning with practical, ‘on the vegetable plot' discussions and there is full set of handouts provided at the end of the day.
Price £60, including buffet lunch. Booking essential!

7 March, 10.30am-12.30pm OR 2pm-4pm
Rose Pruning
Terrified of pruning? Fear not, this practical course, led by Barnsdale’s Head Gardener Jon Brocklebank, illustrates how and when to tackle each type of rose using simple step-by-step demonstrations.
Price £18, booking essential!

10 March, 10am-3.30pm
RHS Course: Vegetables All the Year Round
This easy to-follow, practical course is run by Nick Hamilton especially for the Royal Horticultural Society and is aimed at both experienced and novice growers. Learn all about the different vegetables, special varieties and methods that can contribute to an earlier or longer season as well as propagation by seed, growing in beds, crop storage, and the importance of catch crops. At the end of the course, you will be able to plan and implement a cropping programme that will give you vegetables all year round.
Price: RHS members, £45. Non-members, £55. Booking essential!

For information and bookings call 01572 813200 or email courses@barnsdalegardens.co.uk

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