Details of gardening and other courses will appear here when available.
Garden Volunteers' Day
Every Tuesday from 10.00am in the Plants On Plates Community Garden. Travel expenses paid. Please phone the garden manager Jeff Hughes on 0151 639 2121 or email info@la21.net for further details.
Other community allotments currently running are:
Wednesday Mornings 10am - 1pm, in the walled garden at Central Park Wallasey.
Woodchurch Community garden - a garden outside the Library and Ganneys Meadow Early Learning Centre. Planning sessions are held at the Methodist Centre on the last Thursday of the month 3-4pm and the work changes monthly.
Or if you are in the Tranmere area, why not drop into Tranmere Alliances allotment, details from their office on Church Road.
Gardening courses
Starting Monday 10th May 2010,
Free practical course in which you can:
• Grow your own food
• Learn new gardening skills
• Have a hands on and practical experience
• Gain confidence
• Relax and unwind
Allotments, llford Avenue, Wallasey, CH44 4BU
10.00am - 12.00pm & 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Call 201 4162 to book a place
Swap Day Training
The fame of Wirra's 'Swap Days' is spreading!
Swap Days, sometimes known as 'Give & Take Days' are like attic sales with a collection and delivery service for large items and with no money changing hands!
Swap Days are a great way to find new homes for items no longer needed but far too good to put in the bin.
You can increase awareness of recycling and make a social occasion of it at the same time!
Want to run one in your area?
We now offer four-hour training days on Saturdays at a very competitive price to any interested group in Merseyside, Wirral or Chester.
Ring 0151 639 2121 for full details.
Ness Gardens 2010
Ness offers short courses and workshops both themselves and in partnership with the University of Liverpool Continuing Education Department and the Welsh College of Horticulture.
Thursday 22nd April (9.30-12.00) 6 Weekly Sessions
An Introduction to Growing Herbs, Vegetables & Fruit
A beginner's guide to growing your own fresh food, regardless of how much space you have. This comprehensive course will cover all the basics from planning, choosing what's best for you to grow and how to actually do it all the way through to harvest.
Cost: £40
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Thursday 22nd April (1-3.30pm) 6 Weekly Sessions
RHS Selection and Care of Woody Plants
How do you choose trees, shrubs and climbers for your garden? How do you look after them? This course will allow you to develop an understanding of plant selection, establishment and maintenance of a range of woody ornamental plants.
Cost: £40
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Tuesday 27th April (10.30-12.00)
Ness through the Seasons
There is always something see at Ness, which covers 64 acres with thousands of plants from all over the world. A new series of monthly guided walks will allow you to learn more about the plants at Ness and gain inspiration for your own garden.
Cost: £4 (£3 Friends of Ness)+ admission to the gardens
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Tuesday 4th May (10.00-12.30)
Gardening Club
What should you be doing every month to get the best of out of your garden? All is answered in this monthly guide through walks, talks, demonstrations and practical activities out and about in Ness Gardens. In addition, this month we take a look at ponds; how to build and maintain them.
Cost: £12 (£10 for Friends of Ness)
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Tuesday 11th May (10.00 - 12.30)
Pruning Made Easy
If you find pruning a mystery, this workshop is a must. You will discover when pruning is necessary, the tools to use and how to prune a range of different plants from shrubs to roses.
Cost: £12 (£10 for Friends of Ness)
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Tuesday 18th May (10.00-12.30)
Gardening in Containers
Almost anything can be grown in a container! From herbs and vegetables (ideal for smaller gardens or an accessible supply for the kitchen) to seasonal displays or plants that you can't normally grow in your garden. Find out which plants & varieties are suitable, how to plant up containers, which composts to use and how to look after them for the best results.
Cost: £12 (£10 for Friends of Ness)
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Saturday 22nd May (9.30-4.30pm)
Herbs and Plant Medicine
This workshop opens up the fascinating world of plant medicine, giving insights into many herbal applications of both native and non-native species, including many common garden herbs.
Cost: £45 (£40 Friends of Ness)
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Tuesday 25th May (10.30-12.00)
Ness through the Seasons
There is always something see at Ness, which covers 64 acres with thousands of plants from all over the world. A new series of monthly guided walks will allow you to learn more about the plants at Ness and gain inspiration for your own garden.
Cost: £4 (£3 Friends of Ness)+ admission to the gardens
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Tuesday 1st June (10.00-12.30)
Gardening Club
What should you be doing every month to get the best of out of your garden? All is answered in this monthly guide through walks, talks, demonstrations and practical activities out and about in Ness Gardens. In addition, this month we will look at a variety of ways of propagating bulbs.
Cost: £12 (£10 for Friends of Ness)
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Tuesday 8th June (10.00-12.30)
Soils, Composting and Mulching
Healthy soil is the first step to growing healthy plants. Discover what soil is, how to identify what sort of soil you have and easy ways to look after it. Questions like when you actually need to dig soil over, how to make a compost heap and what mulches are will all be answered.
Cost: £12 (£10 Friends of Ness)
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Thursday 10th June (9.30- 12.00) 6 Weekly Sessions
Wildlife Gardening
Gardens are more than collections of plants; they also home to a wide range of birds, insects and mammals. All of which are vital for the long term welfare of a garden and increase our own interest and enjoyment. This course will look at the roles wildlife plays in our gardens and easy ways to encourage lots more.
Cost: £40
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Thursday 10th June (1.00-3.30) 6 Weekly Sessions
RHS Selection and Care of Non Woody Plants
Complimenting April's RHS Selection and care of woody plants, this course will allow you to develop an understanding of selection, establishment and maintenance of annuals, bulbs, herbaceous, aquatic plants and lawns.
Cost: £40
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Tuesday 29th June (10.30-12.00)
Ness through the Seasons
There is always something see at Ness, which covers 64 acres with thousands of plants from all over the world. A new series of monthly guided walks will allow you to learn more about the plants at Ness and gain inspiration for your own garden.
Cost: £4 (£3 Friends of Ness)+ admission to the gardens
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Tuesday 6th July (10.00-12.30)
Gardening Club
What should you be doing every month to get the best of out of your garden? All is answered in this monthly guide through walks, talks, demonstrations and practical activities out and about in Ness Gardens. In addition, an exploration of Ness's herbaceous borders looking at the design and management of herbaceous plants in the garden.
Cost: £12 (£10 for Friends of Ness)
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Tuesday 13th July (10.00-12.30)
Introduction to Plant Identification: Wildflowers
Join Tim Baxter for an illustrated guide to native wildflowers. Set against the backdrop of Ness's wildflower meadow this workshop will teach you some of the basic skills of plant identification and provide the chance to put them into practice.
Cost: £12 (£10 Friends of Ness)
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Monday 26th July (10.00-16.00)
Botanical Artists: Advanced Techniques
A must for any experienced botanical artist. A chance to refine and improve your skills under the guidance of renowned Botanical Artist Jo Hague.
3 Consecutive Days Cost: £90
To book: Vickie Marsh Tel: 01978 758243
Ness School of Botanical Artists
Tuesday 27th July (10.30-12.00)
Ness through the Seasons
There is always something see at Ness, which covers 64 acres with thousands of plants from all over the world. A new series of monthly guided walks will allow you to learn more about the plants at Ness and gain inspiration for your own garden.
Cost: £4 (£3 Friends of Ness) + admission to the gardens
To book: Ness Botanic Gardens 0151 353 0123 (9-5pm Mon-Sun)
www.nessgardens.org.uk
