City and Guilds Certificate in Gardening

EAST DEVON COLLEGE - Tiverton - Thursday 7 - 9 pm

New session starting September 2008

You are required to pass successfully 5 modules to achieve the Certificate in Gardening.  The modules will make you a knowledgeable and competent gardener as all technical areas are covered.

The certificate is gained by attending on Thursday evenings for 2 hours over 2 years.

Your learning will be supported by handout, demonstrations, and practicals. 

For most modules there will be a visit to a garden of interest that supports the module, i.e. R.H.S. Rosemoor, Torrington, NT Knightshayes, Tiverton

There are set books that are required for each of the modules. 

Academic Year 2008-9:

o    Garden Design

o     Growing Fruit

o    Organic Gardening

Academic Year 2009-10:

o    Trees, Shrubs & Roses

o    Plant Propagation

o    Beds and Borders

Leisure Gardening Courses Sept 2008 – June 2009
 

These one day modules are for interest and inspire the gardener suitable for those who are new to gardening or wanting to develop their skills.  They will look at theory and practical skills for gardening at the right time of year.

Each module looks at a range of tasks and activities so you can enrol for one or all of them.

East Devon College
Bolham Road
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 6SH

Course Information and Admissons
Tel: 01884 235269
Tel: 01884 235264

 Leisure Gardening Courses Sept 2008 – June 2009 

EAST DEVON COLLEGE

These one day modules are for interest and inspire the gardener suitable for those who are new to gardening or wanting to develop their skills.  They will look at theory and practical skills for gardening at the right time of year.

Each module looks at a range of tasks and activities so you can enrol for one or all of them.