About this course

A comprehensive overview of cottage gardens – what they are, their history, and how to design, create and maintain a cottage garden of your own.

Course Description

The course is aimed at those wishing to adopt a cottage garden style at home. Full of tips and inspiration, this course will explore all aspects of cottage gardens, starting with the terminology and the history of cottage gardens.

The tutor will draw on knowledge from creating their own cottage garden at home, as well as their experience of working in some of Gertrude Jekyll’s gardens with cottage garden styles.

The course will help inform how to design, plant and maintain your own cottage garden. It will include a led walk through the gardens, looking at cottage garden style plants.

Course Materials

What students need to bring

Notebook and pen/pencil Suitable clothing and footwear for led garden walk

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

Timetable

Student registration: 9am
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Lunch is included

General Information

Tutors

Claire Greenslade

Claire Greenslade began her education with a BS (Hons) in Fashion and Textiles, specialising in printed textiles.

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