Introduction to Gardening 2025

Grow your skills with this six-week introductory gardening course

Course Description

Taught by horticulture lecturer Richard Lewis, this beginner-friendly course will have you nurturing your garden plants with confidence.

 

Dates and times

The course will be taught at Ness Botanic Gardens across six consecutive Saturdays, from:

Saturday 11^th October through to Saturday 15^th November

09:30 – 16:00

Cost

The cost for members is £200.00 for the 6 week course.

The cost for non-members is £250 for the 6 week course.

 

Course content

You will learn key principles and practices of horticulture, including:

• Plant taxonomy, classification and nomenclature
• Soil health and cultivation, including pH testing, mulching and composting techniques
• Propagation of plants, sowing seeds and taking cuttings, and the equipment and environments required for successfully raising plants
• Choosing the right plants for your garden, as well as principles of container gardening
• Lawn care and maintenance, with demonstrations of mowing equipment
• Plant maintenance techniques, including different pruning methods
• Plant health and management of pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies
• Growing fruit and vegetables in allotments and small gardens

 

Please review our workshop and event terms and conditions  (PDF) for important details regarding booking, participation and cancellations.