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Courses

Our courses

​Spend a day in a beautiful private garden, learning practical skills you can take home and use with confidence.

Each course is taught in small groups, with a hands-on, down-to-earth approach and plenty of individual guidance - whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your knowledge.

Only 8 places available per course.

More than just a course, a chance to slow down, spend time outdoors, and come away feeling inspired and confident. Suitable for beginners and those wanting to build on their existing knowledge.

Why learn with us

  • Learn in a real, established garden, not a classroom

  • Small groups of just 8 people

  • Hands-on, practical teaching throughout

  • Personal guidance and time to ask questions

  • A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere

 

Explore our courses

Choose a course that suits your interests, each one is designed to give you practical skills you can confidently use at home.

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Join us for a relaxed and inspiring flower arranging workshop led by Boo. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on session will guide you through the art of creating beautiful floral displays.

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New to gardening? This friendly and practical session will introduce you to the essentials of getting started, it will take the confusion away and give you a clear foundation in gardening.

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Pruning fruit trees can feel intimidating. Many gardeners worry they’ll cut too much, cut the wrong branch, or damage the tree’s future growth. This workshop is designed to remove that uncertainty completely.

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Gardening doesn’t need to be expensive. In fact, most of the costs people face come from simple mistakes and spending money on unnecessary plants and gimmicky tools. 

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Learn how to plant vegetables with confidence and set yourself up for a successful growing season.
This practical, hands-on course will give you the skills and understanding to grow healthy, productive crops at home.

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One of the most rewarding skills in gardening is learning how to create new plants from the ones you already have. Plant propagation allows you to fill your garden, replace plants, and share with others, without constantly buying new stock.

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In this garden design course we help you to understand the design process to enable you to create the garden that you want and that works for you in the space you have. No matter what size your garden is, we cover the process in manageable chunks.

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Pruning is one of the most important gardening skills—but also one of the most feared. Many gardeners worry about cutting too much, cutting at the wrong time, or damaging their plants.

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From traditional to contemporary styles, flower borders are at the heart of many gardens. This course explores how to design and plant borders that are both visually stunning and practical to maintain.

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Discover the beauty of willow, a natural and sustainable material used in traditional craft for centuries. Willow is both versatile and inspiring to work with as you create this beautiful garden obelisk.

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Make gardening easier by learning first how good soil aids plant growth, and then how to use  plant combinations that will benefit the long term health of each other. Healthy soil is the foundation of a successful garden. 

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Get into the festive spirit with our Winter Wreath Workshop. Create your own beautiful wreath perfect for welcoming the season in style.

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If you’ve ever felt unsure about when to prune, what to cut, or how to keep your roses healthy and flowering well, this hands-on day will give you the confidence to do it properly.

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Container gardening allows you to grow plants, flowers, herbs, and even food in small and difficult spaces - but success depends on knowing how to do it properly.

Join us in the garden

 

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your skills, our courses are designed to give you confidence, inspiration, and practical knowledge you can take home.

Please note: parts of the garden include uneven ground, steps, and some steeper areas.

Get In Touch with Growing in the Border

Blackbrook Estate

Norton Skenfrith

Monmouthshire

NP7 8UB

email: info@growingintheborder.co.uk
Tel: 07712526356

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