City & Guilds Practical Horticulture skills – Grow Your Own (Dartington)
Dartington College - 25 April 2023
Dartington College - 12 September 2023
Level 1 Levels Explained
10 Weeks
Horticulture, Floristry & Arboriculture Find out more
Part-time
City & Guilds Practical Horticulture skills – Grow Your Own (Dartington)
This Level 1 course will take place at School Farm, on the beautiful Dartington estate near Totnes, Devon. It is a great introduction for those who want to grow on any scale, whether it is a small patio garden, an allotment or on a larger piece of land.
The School Farm site hosts a range of enterprises from vegetable growers to therapeutic horticulture and the course will be delivered by experienced growers and teachers from the enterprises.
This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in or some experience of gardening or plant knowledge, and can be enjoyed by enthusiastic beginners and more experienced gardeners alike.
Students can expect 1 day a week of practical learning on the land in different seasons and weather conditions.
Dartington College - 25 April 2023
Dartington College - 12 September 2023
Level 1 Levels Explained
10 Weeks
Horticulture, Floristry & Arboriculture Find out more
Part-time
What you will learn
Students can expect 1 day a week of practical learning on preparing the soil, sowing and carrying for young/mature plants in different weather conditions.
Entry requirements
There are no strict entry requirements, but some experience of gardening and plants is very valuable and enthusiasm to learn is essential.
Progression
Students may go on to grow their own food, work as a gardener, set up a growing enterprise or further study or apprenticeships in organic growing.
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Dates & Locations
- Course type Adult
- Level - Level 1
- Location - Dartington College
- Start Date - 25 April 2023
- Fees - Tuition Fees: £258.00
- Apply Now
- Course type Adult
- Level - Level 1
- Location - Dartington College
- Start Date - 12 September 2023
- Fees - Tuition Fees: £258.00
- Apply Now
Course Code 10003-DTS-22, 10004-DTS-23
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