Courses & Workshops
Courses & Workshops
We offer a number of horticultural short courses and workshops from our centre at Villa Ripaud, Villeseque-des-Corbieres, Aude, South France and are developing some online courses which will be available soon.
Courses
Courses
We offer a range of online indepth courses . The current topics on offer are:
The Principals of Garden Design
Release date 28 February 2025
Course Format
Online
Topics Covered
- Analysing a site
- Colour blending and contrasting
- Textures, heights and tiers
- Achieving rhythm
- Right plant, right place
- The garden as another room
- Paving, walls and other structures
- Creating a design
Price
295€
The Principals of Organic Gardening
Release date 29th March 2025
Course Format
Online
Topics Covered
- Earthworm power
- Fighting pests without chemicals
- Making natural fertilisers
- Your soil and how to improve it
- Making your own composts
- Green manures
- Combating weeds
- Companion planting
Price
295€
Creating a Natural Swimming Pool
Release date 18 January 2025
Course Format
Online
Topics Covered
- Siting
- Preparation and planning
- Digging
- Construction
- Finishes
- Marginal plants
- Lilies and Lotus
- Maintenance
Price
295€
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops are offered in person and online in a range of topics including:
The Principles of Pruning
01 December 2024
Course Duration
2 pm –5 pm
In person or online
Topics Covered
- Why prune
- When to prune
- Pruning tools
- How to prune
- Different pruning techniques
Price
45€ in person
30€ online*
Tree and Shrub Planting
08 December 2024
Course Duration
2 pm –5 pm
In person or online
Topics Covered
- When to plant
- General planting
- Tree Planting
- Best fertilizers
- Watering systems
- After care
Price
45€ in person
30€ online*
Introduction to Compost Gardening
12 January 2025
Course Duration
2 pm –5 pm
In person or online
Topics Covered
- Why compost
- What can I compost
- How to build a compost heap
- How to create perfect compost
- Types of composting
Price
45€ in person
30€ online*
Propagating Plants
02 March 2025
Course Duration
2 pm –5 pm
In person or online
Topics Covered
- How to take cuttings
- Grafting and budding
- Growing from seed
- Other propagation techniques
Price
45€ in person
30€ online*
The Vegetable Garden
23 March 2025
Course Duration
2 pm –5 pm
In person or online
Topics Covered
- Where and why to site the garden
- Types of vegetables
- Choosing the most suitable types
- How to maintain the veg garden
Price
45€ in person
30€ online*
The Fruit Garden
14th April 2025
Course Duration
2 pm –5 pm
In person or online
Topics Covered
- Planning the garden
- Types of fruit and rootstock
- How to grow successful trees
- The soft fruit garden
Price
45€ in person
30€ online*
* To get a 15€ discount for completing the course online, please enter the code ONLINE
Included in the fees:
Refreshments
During the breaks we will provide tea, coffee and cold drinks.
Course materials
For the course, we will provide all learning and training materials.
Training
Our courses are taught by Gary McArthur an experienced horticultural lecturer
Not included in the fees:
Accommodation
Please click on the button below for details if you would like to stay at the venue.
Online Courses
Online Courses
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