Heritage and Botanic Gardens

Heritage and Botanic Gardens

Bicton College
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Course Description

This is an exciting opportunity to visit and learn about the history of exemplary gardens and landscapes, some of which are in private ownership, and discover the rich history of garden making in the South West throughout the centuries. You will join other students following the Foundation Degree programme for 8 visits. This course is perfect for keen horticulturalists who wish to continue their personal development or keen amateur gardeners who are passionate about their hobby. The course fee does not include admission to gardens.

  • 3rd October Dartington Hall Gardens
  • 24th October Westonbirt, The National Arboretum (Forsetry Comission)
  • 12th December Cothele (National T…

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Course Description

This is an exciting opportunity to visit and learn about the history of exemplary gardens and landscapes, some of which are in private ownership, and discover the rich history of garden making in the South West throughout the centuries. You will join other students following the Foundation Degree programme for 8 visits. This course is perfect for keen horticulturalists who wish to continue their personal development or keen amateur gardeners who are passionate about their hobby. The course fee does not include admission to gardens.

  • 3rd October Dartington Hall Gardens
  • 24th October Westonbirt, The National Arboretum (Forsetry Comission)
  • 12th December Cothele (National Trust)
  • 30th January Rosemoor (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • 6th March Caerhays
  • 20th March Knightshays Court (National Trust)
  • 24th April Colaton Fishacre and Greenways (National Trust)
  • 22nd May Forde Abbey and Mapperton
Day Wednesdays 3rd October, 2012 to 22nd May, 2013 Times 09.00 - 17.00 Cost £150 plus Garden entry fees Course Duration: 8 Visits What Next?

For further information or to book this course please call 01395 562347 or email shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk

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