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Gardening Courses
Pennard’s horticultural expertise meets Asterion & Co.’s heritage-inspired learning.
Together, we offer a programme of practical gardening courses led by Pennard plantsman Chris Smith.
These cover vegetable growing, fruit cultivation, pruning of all categories of fruiting trees and protected cropping.
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The Life of Herbs
A two-day course exploring the world of herbs
8th & 9th JuneThe Art of Protected Vegetable Growing
Polytunnels, glasshouses and season extension
15th JuneThe Sheltered Orchard
Growing fruit in polytunnels and glasshouses
22nd JuneThe Heritage Fruit Garden in Summer
Stone fruit pruning for health and flavour
25th JuneThe Heritage Fruit Garden in Summer
Stone fruit pruning for health and flavour
27th June -
Pruning with Precision
Masterclass on upkeep and renovation for winter
1st SeptemberPruning with Precision
Masterclass on upkeep and renovation for winter
28th SeptemberPruning with Precision
Masterclass on upkeep and renovation for winter
29th SeptemberEdimentals: The Art of Edible Ornamentals
A course of growing and discovery, culminating in supper at a local inn
8th OctoberEdimentals: The Art of Edible Ornamentals
A course of growing and discovery, culminating in supper at a local inn
10th October
Explore Chris’s Gardening Club courses by season…