Want to know how to create a beautiful garden space just for you?
Imagine being able to make a gift for someone using plants you have grown yourself!
Imagine being able to make a gift for someone using plants you have grown yourself!
Choice Matters and Natalie Watts have teamed up to offer a 6 week course, Introduction to Gardening.
This course will allow students to learn about the fundamentals of gardening including plant identification, pruning, seed saving and seed sowing. Students will also create and construct ‘Gifting Plants’.
This course is hands on, and students are encouraged to ask lots of questions.
This course will allow students to learn about the fundamentals of gardening including plant identification, pruning, seed saving and seed sowing. Students will also create and construct ‘Gifting Plants’.
This course is hands on, and students are encouraged to ask lots of questions.
GARDENING BASICS
Course outline
Soils Potted Colour Watch Me Grow
Plants Sage and Smudge Stick
Garden maintenance Making a Newspaper Pot
Pests and disease Beneficial Insect Hotel Construction
Watering Recycling Plastic Bottles wicking
Q&A reflection Garden celebration!
Some of the benefits of gardening are:
increased physical activity
increased confidence and skill development
enhanced communication and social skills
relaxation and reduced stress levels
enjoyment of the environment and nature
We provide a safe and interactive space where students will make friends and learn new skills.