courses
The Smith School of Gardening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our group courses run at Green Island Gardens in Essex, are full-day events and include a tasty lunch. We have 8-10 places available on each course, so there’s lots of time for one-to-one advice and a chance to get to know the other people learning with you. If you can’t find the course you’re looking for, or would like more information on specific course content, don’t hesitate to contact us.

 

 

11th March
Vegetable gardening for beginners
All you need to know for tasty crops this year
Led by David Hurrion
£125 including lunch

28th March
An introduction to digital garden photography
Led by Paul Debois.
£150 including lunch

10th April
Childrens’ garden fun time
Garden-related singing, games and activities
Led by Gemma Smith (every child must be accompanied by a parent or carer)

 

 


( £8.50 per child)

16th April
Spring-garden shake up
A basic regime to get your garden in shape for the year ahead
Led by Nick Bailey.
£125 including lunch

25th April
Spring lawn care
Everything you need to know for the perfect lawn
Led by Nick Bailey.
£65

13th May
Summer container design and planting
Inspiration and tips for your summer containers
Led by Kevin Smith.
£65

23rd May
Design your own garden
Practical advice to get you started on your own garden design
Led by Fiona Edmond.
£125 including lunch

28th May
Childrens’ garden fun time
Garden-related singing, games and activities
Led by Gemma Smith (every child must be accompanied by a parent or carer)

 



(£7.50 per child)


( £8.50 per child)


9th June
Border design
Practical advice on how to combine plants for year-round interest
Led by David Hurrion.
£125 including lunch

18th June
Complete herbs
Practical advice on growing culinary and healing herbs
Led by Jekka McVicar.
£125 including lunch

23rd June
The sustainable garden
The low-down on organic gardening, composting and recycling
Led by Toby Buckland.
£125 including lunch

10th July
Gardening for shade
Plants, techniques and tips for success with a shady garden
Led by Nick Bailey.
£65

23rd July
An introduction to digital garden photography
Led by Jason Ingram.
£150 including lunch

26th August
Exotic and tropical gardening
For those who love bananas, cannas and big leaves
Led by David Hurrion.
£125 including lunch

14th August
Childrens’ garden fun time
Garden-related singing, games and activities.
Led by Gemma Smith (every child must be accompanied by a parent or carer)


( £8.50 per child)

 

 

 

 

 

 


(£7.50 per child)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10th September
An introduction to digital garden photography
Led by Paul Debois.
£150

19th September
Creative bulb planting
IInspiring planting ideas for spring-flowering bulbs
Led by Nick Bailey.
£125 including lunch

7th October
Autumn container design
Inspiration and advice for top autumn and winter pots
Led by Kevin Smith.
£65

9th October
Planting for autumn colour
How to plant borders and pots for maximum colour
Led by Fiona Edmond.
£125 including lunch

28th October
Childrens’ garden fun time
Garden-related singing, games and activities.
Led by Gemma Smith (every child must be accompanied by a parent or carer)


(£7.50 per child)

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(£7.50 per child)


( £8.50 per child)