Gardening for wildlife with Claire Greenslade

Ref: S1D40863

Location: West Dean
£192

Places available

About this course

Learn how to create stunning gardens that are also very beneficial for wildlife.

Course Description

On this course, you will explore all aspects of wildlife gardening from plant choice, creating habitat, water saving and working in an environmentally friendly way, whilst still maintaining beautiful gardens.

The tutor will draw on her own experience of managing a historic garden, which, during lockdown, had a reduced staff of two covering 120 acres. She very quickly had to learn where to let go, and the lessons from this experience have changed the way she now manages the garden.

Course Materials

Included

Some white card is provided.

What students need to bring

  • Notebook and pen/pencil
  • Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for outside sessions

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: 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

Claire Greenslade

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

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