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Horticulture<br />
22<br />
Identifying a range of Plants, Weeds,<br />
Pests and Diseases and <strong>the</strong> Care and<br />
Pruning of Plants<br />
Friday 13 April 10.15am to 4pm<br />
Tutor: Ray Broughton<br />
This session will give you an understanding of how plants are<br />
botanically named and will cover <strong>the</strong> identification of a range of<br />
plants, seeds and weeds, plant health, <strong>the</strong> identification of common<br />
pests, diseases, disorders and beneficial animals and insects.The<br />
care and pruning of plants will include potting on your plants and<br />
providing aftercare and understanding pruning principles including<br />
<strong>the</strong> ‘3 Ds’, formative and maintenance pruning.<br />
Fee: RHS Members £60 Event Code: 8953<br />
Non-RHS Members £70.50 Includes a light lunch and<br />
Skill level: Intermediate (level two) refreshments<br />
Venue: Hillside Events Centre Maximum 15 places<br />
Soil testing and management of<br />
green spaces<br />
Friday 20 April 10.15am to 4pm<br />
Tutor: Ray Broughton<br />
This session will look at collecting and preparing soil samples<br />
for testing, analysing samples, pH testing, adjusting pH,<br />
identifying nutrient deficiencies and taking appropriate<br />
remedial action. Management of green spaces will cover<br />
landscaped areas and ornamental gardens including carrying<br />
out site surveys, assessing <strong>the</strong> management requirements of<br />
an area, producing management and maintenance plans for an<br />
area, understanding biosecurity and monitoring and maintaining<br />
health and safety.<br />
Fee: RHS Members £60 Event Code: 8954<br />
Non-RHS Members £70.50 Includes a light lunch and<br />
Skill level: Advanced (level three) refreshments<br />
Venue: Hillside Events Centre Maximum 15 places<br />
Soil Testing and Safe Use of<br />
Garden Machinery<br />
Wednesday 3 October 10.15am to 4pm<br />
Tutor: Ray Broughton<br />
Includes collecting and preparing soil samples for testing,<br />
distinguishing between soil textural classes and performing pH<br />
tests. The session will also discuss <strong>the</strong> importance of plant nutrition<br />
and root environments. A look at <strong>the</strong> safe operation of powered<br />
garden machinery will include health and safety considerations,<br />
how to carry out pre-start checks, controlling and adjusting <strong>the</strong><br />
machines and general maintenance.<br />
Fee: RHS Members £60 Event Code: 8955<br />
Non-RHS Members £70.50 Includes a light lunch and<br />
Skill level: Intermediate (level two) refreshments<br />
Venue: Hillside Events Centre Maximum 15 places
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