Ref: S1D37568
The day will begin with a lecture looking specifically at winter structure, discussing how to create movement and interest when much of the garden is dormant.
Following a coffee break, the tutor will guide you through the importance of winter maintenance, in preparation for the growing season ahead, detailing various seasonal tasks before taking a walk around the gardens to further illustrate aspects of winter maintenance.
After lunch, the day will continue outside, with a demonstration and practical session where you will learn how to create interesting growing structures and weave plant supports.
On this course, the tutor will supply all of the materials.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for outdoor sessions.
Student registration: 9.15am - 9.30am
Course teaching: 9.30am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.30am - 1pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm
Teaching finishes: 5pm
*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options
Ben Pope has been in the horticulture industry for the last 19 years, studying and training at the Merrist Wood and RHS Wisley, where he was awarded Best Practical and Best Overall Student. His work experience ranges from nursery practices and propagation in Australia through to design and horticultural research in London for the practice of Arabella Lennox-Boyd.
