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Dublin
8 weeks
€100

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Gardening for Beginners - Spring

Course Description:

Gardening is a great way to help keep you physically and mentally fit.

This course is intended for beginners and gardeners who have some experience in the garden and want to expand their knowledge.

The objective of this course is to introduce participants to the world of gardening and learn how to complete tasks which are the basic foundations for success.

The classes will be mostly classroom based. We will undertake some workshop type classes to introduce such skills as seed sowing, taking cuttings, dividing and layering, potting etc. 

By the end of the course, participants will have a strong understanding of what makes a good gardener!

Topics include:

  • Getting to know your garden
  • Planning for the seasons 
  • Right plant right place
  • Propagation methods
  • Nutrition/composts and watering
  • Pruning and deadheading
  • Pest and disease identification and control
  • Container Gardening
Class 1 How does your garden grow: Aspect, soil, drainage, shelter, seasonal interest
Class 2 Right plant right place: Plant ranges and their uses
Class 3 Plant propagation: Sowing seed & taking cuttings 
Class 4 Caring for gardens: Nutrition, composting, irrigation, pruning
Class 5 Plant propagation: Division & layering and Grafting
Class 6 Problems: Pests, diseases & disorders
Class 7 Specials: Ponds, containers, raised beds & greenhouses
Class 8 Putting it all together: A look at some great examples

Course Day & Time: Tuesday evening 7.30 -9.30 pm 

Start Date: 02/02/27 

Cost: €100

Course Format: In class with tutor

Duration: 8 weeks - Maximum of 12 students in class

Enrolment: You can enrol online on our website www.malahidecsadulted.ie by clicking on the Enrol here Easy Payments Plus button. Enrolment will open on Tuesday the 8th of December at 10am. 

Tutor: Christopher Heavey

 

 

Course Details

CollegeMalahide Community School Adult Education
Course ID178939
Course LocationMalahide, Dublin
Location PostcodeCo. Dublin
Course TypeClassroom Based
Course Start Date2nd February 2027
Course End Date6th April 2027
Course Duration8 weeks
Course TimeTuesday Evening 7.30 - 9.30 pm
Course Fee€100

Course Provider

Malahide Community School Adult Education

Broomfield, Malahide, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

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