MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN

one day course

20th May 2009. 9.30am- 4.30pm

with a visit to 'Fivepenny Farm' – a low impact, off-grid organic smallholding

The Teaching Methods.

Inspiration from visiting marvellous local gardeners in their gardens.Listening to the story of the garden’s development.

Gardeners Question Time at ‘Colmers View’with local specialists in ornamental planting,organic fruit + veg. growing,herbs+wildflower meadows

Planning + Design principles for your garden with Ruth Collier.

Ruth uses a lot of handouts which you can refer to during the garden’s development.

Please bring. Pictures of your garden,especially from the house. Notepad,pen.pencil.camera.wet weather gear (just incase)

‘Colmers View’ is situated in the Marshwood Vale,which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, 3 miles.from the vibrant market town of Bridport+ 4 miles from the sea.Click here for more information

The 1 acre garden is only just starting to be developed as wildflower meadow with a mini working garden. .It’s aiming to be low maintenance native planting blending seamlessly with it’s surroundings.(Please allow 3 years for us to fulfill expectations).

Some gardens nearby:

Flower Masterclass

6th May 2009. 9.30am- 4.30pm

A workshop using gathered + grown materials to decorate the house.

A demonstration + workshop of techniques used in floral decoration .

Seasonal Flowers, Foliage,Fruit + Veg, Candles, oasis, other materials and structures will be availible to purchase.

Please bring any additional garden flowers, foliage, vases, baskets, ribbon + other materials you wish to incorporate in your arrangements.

You will also need secateurs/strong scissors.

CONTACT

Ruthatcouturegardens@btinternet.com

Tel.01308 458787

For an application form