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Horticulture<br />
10<br />
Hanging Baskets and Container Gardening<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Summer<br />
Thursday 26 April 10.30am to 12.30pm<br />
Tutor: RHS Experts<br />
Discover how to create a tremendous container display and<br />
transform your patio into an attractive and eye catching space with<br />
visual impact throughout <strong>the</strong> seasons. The session will cover how to<br />
choose <strong>the</strong> right containers, hanging baskets and compost as well<br />
as plants and <strong>the</strong>ir aftercare. An RHS expert will lead <strong>the</strong> workshop<br />
with a presentation followed by a practical demonstration. This<br />
session will involve practical activities, so please come prepared with<br />
suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves.<br />
Fee: RHS Members £20 Event code: 8921<br />
Non-RHS Members £30.50 Includes tea & coffee on arrival<br />
Skill level: General Maximum 20 places<br />
Venue: Hillside Events Centre<br />
The Rabbit’s Eye View:<br />
A Look at Long Term Plant Performance<br />
Sunday 29 April 10.30am to 4pm<br />
Tutor: Dr Noel Kingsbury<br />
This full-day garden-based workshop by renowned plantsman Noel<br />
Kingsbury aims at encouraging participants to observe garden and<br />
landscape plants, focussing on <strong>the</strong>ir growth through <strong>the</strong> year, looking<br />
at how <strong>the</strong>y compete with each o<strong>the</strong>r, how to assess prospects for<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir longevity and <strong>the</strong>ir suitability for a variety of garden locations.<br />
Gardeners and designers can <strong>the</strong>n use <strong>the</strong>ir experience and<br />
knowledge of plants to plan for <strong>the</strong> maximising of interest and <strong>the</strong><br />
minimising of maintenance at all seasons. Noel aims to get people<br />
thinking about how plants are linked to <strong>the</strong>ir natural habitats and<br />
ecology and how this connects to <strong>the</strong> way we use <strong>the</strong>m in gardens.<br />
Fee: RHS Members £58 Event Code: 9018<br />
Non-RHS Members £68 Includes refreshments and<br />
Skill level: Advanced a light lunch<br />
Venue: Hillside Events Centre Maximum 25 places<br />
The Vegetable Garden in Summer<br />
Wednesday 2 May 10.30am to 4pm<br />
Tutor: Hayley Young<br />
It’s not too late to get some vegetables growing for abundant crops<br />
this autumn and winter. This day will focus on what vegetables<br />
can be grown in summer months and how to sow and plant <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Harvesting, using and storing crops from spring sowings will<br />
also be covered. A range of practical techniques will be covered<br />
including seed sowing, successional sowing; weed, pest and disease<br />
identification and control techniques. This is a practical day and<br />
attendees will have <strong>the</strong> chance to practise skills <strong>the</strong>y are shown,<br />
so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and<br />
gardening gloves.<br />
Fee: RHS Members £40, Non-RHS Members £50.50<br />
Skill level: General<br />
Venue: Hillside Events Centre<br />
Event code: 8922<br />
Includes a light lunch and refreshments<br />
Maximum 20 places