courses
The Smith School of Gardening
Our hands-on courses are led by the UK's top gardeners. They've been designed to give you a day you will remember forever, and skills that will last a lifetime. Whether you're interested in hanging baskets, lawn care or propagation, we've got a course for you. Learn from the experts, try out your new skills and relax in a friendly environment.
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vegetable gardening for beginners

Tuesday 11th March

an introduction to digital garden photography

Friday 28th March

childrens' garden fun time

Thursday 10th April

spring-garden shake up

Wednesday 16th April

spring lawn care

Friday 25th April

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t miss the chance to meet Joe Swift from BBC Gardeners’ World when he will answer questions on garden design at our open morning.

The morning will launch The Smith School of Gardening’s 2008 programme, and give you to chance to get a taste for the courses we’ll run at Green Island Gardens near Colchester this year.

The morning is FREE (to all garden visitors – admission £3), runs from 10am to 1pm and you’ll have the chance to taste the following:

                       Garden design Q&A with Joe swift
                       Vegetable gardening for beginners
                       Border design
                       An introduction to digital garden photography

Places are strictly limited - call now for more information and to book