CATHIE'S GARDENING SCHOOL COURSES
OPEN DAY 30TH APRIL 2011 10-3!
COME AND SEE THE NEW CLASSROOM IN THE GARDEN CENTRE AT SECRETTS, MILFORD.
VOLUNTEER YOUR GARDENING SERVICES FOR THE DAY!!
10 WEEK SHORT COURSES
ALL RHS MODULES AVAILABLE AS SHORT COURSES
PRACTICAL PRUNING & TRAINING
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GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE FOR GARDEN MAKEOVERS, COURSES, PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS AND CONSULTANCY. THE IDEAL PRESENT FOR A LOVED ONE WHO HAS EVERYTHING!
COURSES AT OTHER VENUES
DESIGN, PLANT AND MAINTAIN YOUR OWN GARDEN
This is a new course for beginners wishing to learn how to look after their own garden or tell their gardener what to do!
It will be running on Monday mornings from January 2011 and again in May at the North Kingston Centre. Please contact me for details or the college directly.
PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS
PRUNING WORKSHOPS ARE RUN REGULARLY.
Monday 7th March 2011 at Secretts to include Apple Trees nearby.
WILLOW WEAVING
Tuesday 19th April 2011 : Willow Sculptures, Plant Supports for the Garden
Thursday 14th July 2011 : Willow Sculptures, Frame Baskets / Trugs
Thursday 1st September 2011 : Chickens!
Tuesday 6th December 2011 : Christmas Decorations from the Hedgerow
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
Saturday 19th March 2011 : Grow your own fruit and veg at Secretts.
STUDENT COMMENTS
“So far I’ve signed up for five of Cathie’s courses (three sets of City and Guilds modules, one garden design course and the RHS level 2); I’ve also done several one-day courses. Every single one has been really enjoyable. Learning is in a friendly, encouraging way with the important hands-on practical side of gardening covered as well as the theory. It’s addictive!”
A gardening course with a difference, a very good way of improving your garden, computing skills and making new friends.
“Studying for the RHS level 2 in Horticulture with Cathie has had the perfect balance between learning theory and applying it in practical situations. Cathie’s depth of knowledge is inspirational and every week I leave the class knowing and understanding more about plants and all aspects of gardening. I only wish the course was longer !”
Amanda
"Being on Cathie's City & Guilds and RHS courses have given me the knowledge and confidence to start my own successful garden maintenance business".
Pam
“I had not studied and taken an exam for over 30 Years, never thought it would be so easy and so much fun to get back to it. I have learnt how to study and learn the modern way. It has been fantastic to meet likeminded people and learn and share with them. To be so motivated and inspired, there is never enough time to do all the things, I now want to do! “
Love Simmi
WELCH'S GARDENING EXPERTISE SERVICES
GARDEN CONSULTANCY AND TECHNICAL ADVICE!
I can offer a full consultancy service to advise you on every aspect of your garden from a complete makeover to a brief what to do when visit. I can also work with you in your own garden so you can gain full advantage of a 1:1 and learn how to prune every shrub and tree you own! I can provide you with a bespoke garden maintenance programme for yourself or your gardener and help you design it too! There is a charge of £150 for a two hour consultancy visit of which £100 is deductable should you employ me or my garden army. Alternatively you can be allocated one or more members of the team for £22.50 an hour and choose how much you want to spend! All team members are hard working and qualified!
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GARDEN DESIGN SERVICE
I can design your garden for you and prepare a portfolio as it takes shape with photos and planting plans. I have an army of horticultural students willing to help create the garden you have always wanted. We can often makeover a garden in a day and it doesn't have to cost a fortune!
You may prefer to have your garden designed with a plan for you to do yourself. One thing I must stress is that it is your garden and I design it to suit your requirements. Designs are from £600 upwards but every garden is unique and everyone's needs different. I am happy to fit in to your budget!
GARDEN ARMY MAKEOVERS
Years of experience and collecting reliable adult learners now enables me to offer a full garden army service. We can often makeover a whole garden in a day. All the gardeners are qualified or currently on a course and all are mature responsible adults. Once your garden in maintainable one of the gardeners can be allocated to you.
If you just want a gardener without the makeover we can offer this service for a small charge. Any hard landscaping can be quoted for separately. You may prefer to book members of the team on an hourly basis. We charge £22.50 an hour per person and all members of the team are qualified hard working gardeners!
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This Chiswick Garden took almost one day with 5 people and cost £700!
JOBS!!
Please let me know if you are interested in work experience. It is an ideal opportunity to come and work on one of my gardens and earn while you learn. You can contribute on a voluntary basis too to gain experience and confidence before embarking on your own garden maintenance career. Once I have seen you working I can even give you a reference!
Please also ask if you have any teaching experience or would like to demonstrate a particular garden craft or skill. It could be a good marketing opportunity!
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HELP FOR NEW GARDENERS
If you are already gardening but need some extra help I can offer this at special rates. Perhaps you have taken on a new garden and need some advice on pruning; I can come and work with you for an hour or two until you gain confidence. It's better than making mistakes so please ask.
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PLANT AND SUNDRIES SALES
We are currently selling a range of quality rare or unusual plants. See what's hot at the moment at:
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GARDEN VISITS
There are often organized group visits to Kew, Wisley and other gardens, including Highgrove which is by invitation only from HRH Prince Charles. We had an amazing trip to Highgrove on 18th September 2009 and am applying again to go in Spring to see the meadow! These are excellent days out and a good learning experience. Please ask if there is somewhere you would like to go with a group and I will arrange it for you!!
GARDEN CENTRE SHOPPING ASSISTANCE
I can come with you to advise you on which plants to choose depending on individual requirements, drawing on years of experience.
Planting the wrong plant in the wrong place is not just a potentially expensive mistake; it could be hazardous to your health or property!
Please register your email address, through the contact page, to be kept updated on all of the above. Ask for a price list too!