Download the 2012 programme (1MB pdf) - Royal Horticultural Society

Identifying a Range of Plants, Weeds,
Pests and Diseases and Establishing and
Maintaining Plants
Friday 2 March 10.15am to 4pm
Tutor: Ray Broughton
This session includes tips on the identification of a range of plants
and seeds. It will also cover plant health and the identification and
control of weeds, pests, diseases and disorders. Establishing and
maintaining plants will include information on the care of a range
of plant types and forms, including health and safety, correct tool
use, tree planting and pruning principles and practice.
Fee: RHS Members £60 Event Code: 8950
Non-RHS Members £70.50 Includes a light lunch and
Skill level: Advanced (level three) refreshments
Venue: Hillside Events Centre Maximum 15 places
Indoor and Outdoor Propagation
Techniques
Friday 16 March 10.15am to 4pm
Tutor: Ray Broughton
This session will cover seed and vegetative propagation including
preparing containers, techniques for sowing and growing a variety
of seed, pricking out, collecting and preparing vegetative material
for cuttings including stem, leaf and root cuttings and propagation
by division. Preparing the ground for propagation outdoors will be
covered including the correct tool use and techniques to achieve the
required tilth and ground conditions. Establishing seeds and plants
in soil will also be looked at including positioning, planting and
aftercare to ensure healthy plants.
Fee: RHS Members £60 Event Code: 8951
Non-RHS Members £70.50 Includes a light lunch and
Skill level: Intermediate (level two) refreshments
Venue: Hillside Events Centre Maximum 15 places
Advanced Propagation Techniques
Friday 30 March 10.15am to 4pm
Tutor: Ray Broughton
This session will cover the effective planning of seed propagation,
the selection of growing mediums, collection and storage of seeds,
sowing, aftercare and environmental considerations. Vegetative
propagation will also be covered including planning the timing
and source of propagation material, collecting material, preparing
material efficiently and effectively, selecting growing mediums and
selecting suitable growing environments.
Fee: RHS Members £60 Event Code: 8952
Non-RHS Members £70.50 Includes a light lunch and
Skill level: Advanced (level three) refreshments
Venue: Hillside Events Centre Maximum 15 places
To book any of these courses please ring 0845 612 1253
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