Gardening

Duration: 20 Weeks, Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm
Qualification: Accredited by City and Guilds
Cost: €350 + Registration & Exam Fees to be paid to City and Guilds
Closing Date of Application: 15 September 2006

This is a general introduction to the subject designed to suit keen gardeners. There will be opportunities to examine and identify many types of plants. There will be a strong emphasis on enjoying an environmentally friendly and easy cared for garden. While this course is based on the City and Guilds modular Gardening scheme, it is not mandatory to sit for the examinations; people attending purely for interest are welcome.

The following range of topics will be covered:

> Garden Design
> The Lawn
> Trees and Shrubs
> The Rock Garden
> Indoor Gardening
> The Water Garden
> Plant Propagation.
> The Flower Garden