Jane Gleeson
Jane is a tutor with 25 years of experience in gardening. She trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and was Head Gardener at Schumacher College.
How does my garden grow? A beginner’s guide to a wildlife rich garden with Jane Gleeson
Ref: S1D40527
About this course
A look at your garden as a whole ecosystem and an introduction to the basic science of your garden to help you succeed in creating a haven for wildlife and a place of beauty.
Course Description
We will look at what it takes to create a garden that works for you, for wildlife and the planet, looking at the principles of ecosystems and how they apply in a garden setting.
- Ecosystem design and how elements of the garden interconnect
- How to facilitate wildlife and natural predators
- How to build a garden that can adapt to a changing climate and fosters diversity
- How to choose plants for birds, bees, butterflies, amphibians and other wildlife
The course will include a look at some of the features in the West Dean gardens as illustrations of the theory being taught.
Course Materials
Included
On this course, the tutor will supply handouts and also some seeds for sowing as a take away gift.
What students need to bring
Outdoor clothing suitable for gardening, including wet weather gear, boots, etc. and for hot weather, e.g. hats, suncream, etc. Pens/pencils and paper for note-taking.
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, and for outdoors when going round the gardens. This includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Timetable
Student registration: 9.15am-9.30am
Course teaching: 9.30am-5pm
Morning session: 9.30am-1pm
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm
Teaching finishes: 5pm
General Information
Tutors
