RHS Garden Wisley. Courses and. Workshops 2013

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1 RHS Garden Wisley Courses and Workshops 2013

2 RHS Garden Wisley Courses and Workshops 2013 Welcome to our 2013 programme of Courses and Workshops, full of inspiration and the very best in horticulture. Contents Horticulture 4 Garden Design 22 The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK s foremost gardening charity, supporting and inspiring millions of people to garden. Our goal is to help people share a passion for plants, to encourage excellence in horticulture and inspire all those with an interest in gardening. We are entirely funded by our members, visitors and supporters. RHS Garden Wisley offers a wide range of workshops and courses to inspire you, giving experience and knowledge of plants and gardens, from pruning and propagation to art and photography. Most sessions include a practical element and courses are offered at a range of different levels of experience. The courses offer the opportunity to learn alongside RHS horticulturists and experts in the amazing, unique setting of Wisley. Our 2013 programme aims to provide horticultural sessions to suit everyone, whether you are just starting out with a garden or are already confident in your horticultural ability and looking to broaden your skills. This season also sees the introduction of an exciting new series of courses in collaboration with The London College of Garden Design, offering the chance to discover new garden design skills in the perfect setting of RHS Wisley. We have extended our range of Creative courses and workshops this year, covering willow weaving and Japanese woodblock printing, as well as offering a chance to try poetry and beadworking. We are delighted to welcome the fabulous Andy Small to our already exceptional photography tutors to offer you a broad range of styles and skills. We hope you find a course to match your needs and look forward to welcoming you to the garden in Creative 26 Photography 35 How to book 38 Further Information 38 How to find us

3 Horticulture Horticulture Spring Pruning Tuesday 5 February 10.30am to 12.30pm February and March are busy times for pruning before growth begins in earnest in the spring. This talk and demonstration by expert RHS staff will teach you the theory behind pruning shrubs at this time of year along with vital pruning principles which will allow your plants to be at their best for the year ahead. General maintenance and pruning shrubs and climbers such as Buddleja, Wisteria and Cornus (dogwood) will be covered, as well as renovative pruning for overgrown shrubs you wish to rejuvenate. This session will involve walking outdoors and practical demonstrations, so please come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing. Event code: 9544 Spring Pruning Wednesday 6 February 10.30am to 12.30pm See above for course description. Event code: 9546 Rose Pruning Tuesday 12 February 10.30am to 12.30pm Do you love roses but are unsure of their care? This course will cover all the major rose types including hybrid tea, floribunda, shrub roses and climbers, and demonstrate the correct pruning and planting techniques to allow each one to reach its full potential. The talk and demonstration will be led by RHS expert staff and will involve some outdoor demonstrations, so please come equipped with suitable clothing for the weather. Event code: 9547 Rose Pruning Wednesday 13 February 10.30am to 12.30pm See opposite for course description. Event code: 9548 Biodiversity, Wildlife and the Gardener with Noel Kingsbury Tuesday 26 February 10.30am to 4.15pm Tutor: Noel Kingsbury Native wildflowers bring an unrivalled beauty to the British countryside and their cultivation in gardens is becoming increasingly popular. This one day course run by renowned plantsman Noel Kingsbury delves deeper into the role wildflowers can play (or indeed not play) in gardens and garden biodiversity. Through illustrated lectures, discussion with examples and walks in the garden, you will discover how different wildflower habitats such as meadows, wetland and woodland can be managed for both human and wildlife interest. Don t miss the chance to take advantage of Noel s extensive knowledge of flora, fauna and ecology. The day will involve walking outside, so please come prepared for the weather. Fee: RHS Members 75, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9549 Horticulture 4 5

4 Horticulture The Vegetable Garden in Spring Wednesday 27 February 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Hayley Young Spring is in the air and it s time to get sowing for bumper crops to harvest in the summer and autumn. This day will focus on the vegetables that can be grown during spring and how to sow and plant them. This time of year is often a lean time for harvesting so discussions will also cover crops to plant in your garden this year for a harvest next spring. A range of practical jobs such as soil preparation, seed sowing techniques and intercropping will be covered. This is a practical day and attendees will have the chance to practise skills they are shown, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, outdoor clothes and gardening gloves. Event code: 9550 The Vegetable Garden in Spring Thursday 28 February 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Hayley Young See opposite for course description. Event code: 9551 What Now? March and April Saturday 2 March 10am to 1pm Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting to brush up on your skills? Let the RHS experts help you through the gardening year providing a whistle-stop tour of techniques, tips, tricks and advice on seasonal tasks so that you know what you could be doing when. March and April will include pricking out, lawn care, propagation, staking, sowing annuals outdoors and pruning for winter stem colour with opportunities for you to have a go yourself. The session will include practical activities and a walk outside in the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Offer: Book all six What Now courses for the price of five*! Event code: 9552 Includes tea and coffee mid-course Maximum 22 places *All bookings must be made at the same time Edible Perennials Wednesday 6 March 10.30am to 1pm Tutor: Hayley Young We traditionally think of vegetable gardening as an annual activity to be begun afresh every year, but how about overlooked edibles which keep going year after year? Join Hayley Young for a look at perennials to grow in the vegetable garden such as asparagus, rhubarb and globe artichokes. This session will look at how to get your perennials established as successfully as possible, how to care for them and when and how to harvest. Event code: 9553 Beginners Propagation Thursday 7 March 10.30am to 4pm Learn how to increase your stock of plants for free. This full day course will go through the basics of propagation and show you the best techniques to produce the most successful results. It will include a demonstration of taking cuttings and sowing seeds with opportunities to try the activities for yourself taking the results home for further nurturing. There will also be a guided tour around the propagation glasshouses at Wisley where thousands of plants are raised for the garden every year. This session will involve practical activities, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Event code: 9554 Getting Started in the Greenhouse Saturday 9 March 10am to 1pm Whether you have recently acquired, or are thinking of acquiring a greenhouse, or would simply like guidance and ideas on how to get started, this illustrated talk and practical demonstration by RHS expert staff will set you on the right track. The session will cover: different types of greenhouses to suit your needs, useful gizmos and gadgets, setting up the greenhouse for spring, raising plants, growing early crops under protection and growing spring-flowering plants. Event code: 9555 Includes tea and coffee mid-course Horticulture 6 7

5 Horticulture Learn to Garden Weekend Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 March 10am to 4pm Tutor: Ray Broughton Are you new to gardening and unsure where to start, or simply want to brush up on your knowledge, skills and techniques? This full weekend will give you a crash course in how to get started on successfully tending your garden, the basics of how to understand your site and soil, plant care, maintenance and propagation, the best tools to use, basic pests and diseases and how to overcome any problems that may arise. This session will involve walking outdoors and practical activities, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 110, Non-RHS Members 133 Event code: 9556 Lawn Care Monday 18 March 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Ray Broughton Discover how to keep your lawn healthy throughout the year. This one day session will cover how to establish a lawn from scratch with turf or seed and how to renovate a grass area that is past its best. Yearly maintenance will be covered including feeding, mowing and weeding as well as effective solutions for removing moss. Grass types for different situations will be looked at, as will the best equipment for keeping your sward smart to set your garden off to its best. Event code: 9557 Spring Walk and Talk with the Curator Friday 22 March 10.30am to 12.30pm Tutor: Colin Crosbie, Curator It s that time of year when the garden is springing back to life and preparing itself for an exciting year ahead. Join RHS Garden Wisley s enthusiastic curator, Colin Crosbie, on a walk and talk around the garden. Learn about the plants that put on their show at this time of year and what to look out for in the coming months. This session will involve a considerable walk outside, so please come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing. Fee: RHS Members 18, Non-RHS Members Venue: Meet at the birdbath inside the garden entrance Event code: 9558 Beginners Propagation Tuesday 26 March 10.30am to 4pm Learn how to increase your stock of plants for free. This full day course will cover the basics of propagation and show you the best techniques to produce the most successful results. It will include a demonstration of taking cuttings and sowing seed with opportunities to try the activities for yourself and take the results home for further nurturing. There will also be a guided tour around the propagation glasshouses of Wisley where thousands of plants are raised for the garden every year. This session will involve practical activities, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Event code: 9559 Plant Supports and Staking Thursday 11 April 10.30am to 12.30pm After investing time, effort and money into our perennials it is awful to see them battered by the breeze and recumbent after rain. Find out how to keep your plants upright, protected and looking their best in all weathers with some behind-the-scenes invisible support. This talk and demonstration by RHS expert staff will cover staking and netting, link stakes, static obelisks and birch obelisks, showing you how we support different plants at RHS Garden Wisley and the best time of year to do it. You will also have the opportunity to have a go yourself by planting a climber and making a support for it in a pot to take home. Please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. All materials are provided and included in the price. Fee: RHS Members 31, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9560 The Productive Greenhouse Sunday 21 April 10am to 1pm Further your knowledge and skills, develop the use of your greenhouse and make your space more productive. This illustrated talk and practical demonstration will include advice on managing the glasshouse environment throughout the summer, growing summer salads, fruits and vegetables, a close look at feeding and watering and how to control pests and diseases. Event code: 9563 Includes tea and coffee mid-course Horticulture 8 9

6 Horticulture Container Gardening and Hanging Baskets Thursday 25 April 10.30am to 12.30pm Discover how to create a tremendous container display and transform your patio into an attractive and eye-catching space with visual impact throughout the seasons. The session will cover how to choose the right containers, hanging baskets and compost as well as plants and their aftercare. An RHS expert will lead the workshop with a presentation followed by a practical demonstration. You will then have the opportunity to plant up a small container to take home, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. All materials are provided and included in the price. Fee: RHS Members 31, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9561 Container Gardening and Hanging Baskets Thursday 25 April 2pm to 4pm See opposite for course description Fee: RHS Members 31, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9562 What Now? May and June Saturday 4 May 10am to 1pm Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting to brush up on your skills? Let the RHS experts help you through the gardening year providing a whistle-stop tour of techniques, tips, tricks and advice on seasonal tasks so that you know what you could be doing when. May and June will include weed control, feeding, planting up pots and containers, pests and diseases, potting on and deadheading with opportunities for you to have a go yourself. The session will include practical activities and a walk outside in the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Offer: Book all six What Now courses for the price of five*! Event code: 9564 Includes tea and coffee mid-course Maximum 22 places *All bookings must be made at the same time The Vegetable Garden in Summer Wednesday 8 May 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Hayley Young It s not too late to get some vegetables growing for abundant crops this autumn and winter. This course will focus on vegetables that can be grown in summer months and how to sow and plant them. Harvesting, using and storing crops from spring sowings will also be explained. A range of practical techniques will be covered including seed sowing, successional sowing, weed, pest and disease identification and control techniques. This is a practical day and attendees will have the chance to practise skills they are shown, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Event code: 9565 The Vegetable Garden in Summer Thursday 9 May 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Hayley Young See above for course description. Event code: 9566 Contemporary Successional Planting with Noel Kingsbury and Marina Christopher Saturday 11th May 10am to 4pm Tutors: Noel Kingsbury and Marina Christopher Ensuring that a garden performs throughout the year is a notoriously difficult task. Join world-renowned plantspeople Noel Kingsbury and Marina Christopher for this not-to-be-missed opportunity to learn about contemporary successional planting. Discover how to combine plants for maximum effect and minimum maintenance throughout the seasons. The main focus will be on choosing and managing perennials and on integrating them with shrubs, bulbs and annuals. This course will involve tours outside in the garden, so please bring suitable clothing and footwear. Fee: RHS Members 70, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9567 Maximum 40 places Horticulture 10 11

7 Horticulture Understanding Alpines Tuesday 14 May 10.15am to 1.15pm Discover how to enjoy increased success with alpine plants with RHS Wisley s rock garden team. The session will look at alpine habitats in the wild and the lessons we can learn for successful cultivation, selection and care of alpines in containers and the open garden, composts and drainage and the benefits of crevice gardening. You will also go on a tour behind the scenes at Wisley to see how our alpine plants are produced. Don t miss the chance to learn about these fascinating gems from Wisley s expert team. Venue: Meet by the alpine display houses Event code: 9568 Includes a refreshment voucher Success with Soft Fruit Tuesday 4 June 10.30am to 12.30pm Soft fruits are immensely rewarding to grow and can be incredibly productive even in minimal space. Learn how to get the taste of summer in your garden including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and more. This session will cover different soft fruits and their care, planting, soils, siting, training, pruning and maintenance with RHS expert staff. Event code: 9569 Edible Containers Wednesday 5 June 10.30am to 12.30pm Tutor: Hayley Young Would you like to grow edible plants but lack the space or ideas to make a feast for the senses? Come along to this half day session which will cover different types of containers, how to fill a container, moisture retention and feeding, as well as giving you a wide range of ideas for edible planting combinations including vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers. As this is a practical day, attendees will then pot up their own container to take away, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. All materials are provided and included in the price. Fee: RHS Members 35, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9570 The Decorative Greenhouse Saturday 8 June 10am to 1pm Find out how to make the most of your greenhouse for ornamental plantings inside and out in this morning session with Wisley s glasshouse specialist Nick Morgan. This illustrated talk and practical demonstration will include advice on managing the glasshouse environment, a look at selected plants and their propagation and growth, a close look at feeding and watering and how to control pests and diseases. Event code: 9571 Includes tea and coffee mid-course Summer Treatment of Vines Friday 14 June 10.30am to 12.30pm Discover how to make the most of your grapes, indoors and out, in this session with RHS expert staff. You will cover summer care, maintenance and pruning in order to ensure the best crop in this and coming years. This course will involve time outdoors in Wisley s vineyard, so please come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. Event code: 9572 Advanced Propagation Wednesday 19 June 10.15am to 4pm Delve a little further into propagation in this one day workshop with two of Wisley s propagation experts. Covering some of the science behind propagation by seed and cuttings you will learn about seed stratification, dormancy and plant hormones. Following the course you will feel much more confident about increasing your plant numbers in a variety of ways. This course will include a tour of the propagation glasshouses at Wisley and will involve some practical activity with items to take and grow on at home, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 60, Non-RHS Members Skill level: Advanced Event code: 9573 Horticulture 12 13

8 Horticulture What Now? July and August Saturday 6 July 10am to 1pm Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting to brush up on your skills? Let the RHS experts help you through the gardening year providing a whistle-stop tour of techniques, tips, tricks and advice on seasonal tasks so that you know what you could be doing when. July and August will include taking cuttings, watering, summer pruning of shrubs, trees and fruit, harvesting seed and hedge trimming with opportunities for you to have a go yourself. The session will include practical activities and a walk outside in the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Offer: Book all six What Now courses for the price of five*! Event code: 9574 Includes tea and coffee mid-course Maximum 22 places: *All bookings must be made at the same time. Gardening with Children Wednesday 17 July 10.30am to 12.30pm Tutor: Hayley Young Share your enjoyment of gardening with your children and discover new ideas to make gardening fun. This one day course will look at the practicalities of gardening with the under 10s and will cover practicalities such as the best tools to use, working together safely, the easiest plants to grow and poisonous plants to avoid. The day will also include seed sowing techniques and art and craft activities to link with your garden projects throughout the whole year. As this day includes practical elements please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Our tutor, Hayley Young worked as an Outreach Schools Officer for the RHS for several years and is mother to her own keen four year old gardener. Please note, this course is for adults only and we are unable to provide crèche facilties. Fee: RHS Members 30, Event code: 9575 Non-RHS Members Includes tea and coffee on arrival Summer Fruit Pruning Saturday 20 July 10.30am to 12.30pm Your fruit trees and bushes spend their summer lavishing you with delicious treats and will reward you further for a little love and attention at this time of year. Discover how to correctly prune a range of fruit trees and bushes, including restricted forms for maximum productivity in the current and coming years, in this talk and demonstration with RHS expert staff. Fee: RHS Members 25, Event code: 9576 Non-RHS Members Includes tea and coffee on arrival Summer Fruit Pruning Tuesday 23 July 10.30am to 12.30pm See opposite for course description. Event code: 9577 An Introduction to Tree Fruit Wednesday 7 August 10.30am to 12.30pm Learn how to grow tree fruit successfully in this morning workshop with RHS Garden Wisley s fruit experts. Looking at tree and form selection, establishment and maintenance, you will feel much more confident about caring for your apples, pears, plums, cherries and many more. This session will involve an outside session in Wisley s fruit garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. Event code: 9578 Selection and Care of Hedges Friday 23rd August 10.30am to 12.30pm Discover how to keep your hedges healthy this year. Often a border to your garden and a foil for your plants, a hedge can make or break a garden. Join Matthew Pottage, Garden Manager at Wisley, for a look at the selection of suitable plants for hedging, care in the formative years and keeping a mature hedge at its best. This course will involve walking around the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. Event code: 9579 Horticulture 14 15

9 Horticulture Foliage Effects Friday 23 August 1.30pm to 3.30pm Following the opening of RHS Garden Wisley s new Green Room in the walled garden, find out how to achieve the foliage effect for yourself. Looking at texture, form and the right plants for the right places you can soon have a leafy paradise of your own. From the use of sub-tropical material to mediterranean silvers and greys and associated planting combinations, a wide variety of effects will be covered. Specific grasses for a long season of foliage will be discussed as well as pruning techniques to achieve different foliage effects. This session will involve walking outside, so please come equipped with suitable clothing and footwear. Event code: 9580 What Now? September and October Saturday 31 August 10am to 1pm Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting to brush up on your skills? Let the RHS experts help you through the gardening year providing a whistle-stop tour of techniques, tips, tricks and advice on seasonal tasks so that you know what you could be doing when. September and October will include dividing perennials, planting trees and shrubs, protecting tender plants over winter, developing new lawns and storing tubers over winter with opportunities for you to have a go yourself. The session will include practical activities and a walk outside in the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Offer: Book all six What Now courses for the price of five*! Event code: 9581 Includes tea and coffee mid-course Maximum 22 places *All bookings must be made at the same time. Propagation The Next Steps Tuesday 10 September 10.30am to 4pm Take a step onwards in propagation with Wisley s propagation team. Learn how to increase your stock of plants with shrub propagation, hardwood cuttings, division, root cuttings and bulb propagation. There will be a guided tour around the propagation glasshouses of Wisley where thousands of plants are raised for the garden every year. This session will involve practical activities and items to take and grow on at home, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Some plant knowledge or previous attendance on the Beginners Propagation course is recommended. Event code: 9582 Extending the Season Wednesday 11 September 10.30am to 12.30pm Discover how to keep interest in your garden into the autumn in this session with RHS Garden Wisley s expert team. Looking at late flowering plants and textural effects for the late season you can achieve fabulous displays into November and beyond. This session will consider plant selection for different places, their care and integration into the garden. It will involve walking outside, so please come equipped with suitable clothing and footwear. Event code: 9583 Learn to Garden Weekend Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September 10am to 4pm Tutor: Ray Broughton Are you new to gardening and unsure where to start or simply want to brush up on your knowledge, skills and techniques? This full weekend will give you a crash course in how to get started on successfully tending your garden, the basics of how to understand your site and soil, plant care, maintenance and propagation, the best tools to use, basic pests and diseases and how to overcome any problems which may arise. This session will involve practical activities, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 110, Non-RHS Members 133 Event code: 9584 Success with Conservatory Plants Saturday 21 September 10am to 1pm Discover how to make your conservatory space more beautiful in this illustrated talk and practical demonstration with Nick Morgan, RHS Garden Wisley s glasshouse specialist. You will look at plant selection, care and propagation, as well as practical solutions and equipment for successful indoor growth and display. Feeding and watering will be covered as well as pest and disease control. Event code: 9585 Includes tea and coffee mid-course Horticulture 16 17

10 Horticulture The Vegetable Garden - Autumn into Winter Saturday 21 September 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Hayley Young Learn how to get more out of your vegetable garden all year round. This day will focus on what vegetables can still be grown in autumn and winter months and how to sow and plant them, plus harvesting and storage methods for existing autumn crops. A range of practical jobs such as soil preparation, composting and planning crops and rotation for the next year will also be covered. This session will involve practical activities, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Event code: 9592 Autumn and Winter Pots and Containers Tuesday 24 September 10.30am to 12.30pm Discover how to make the most of your seasonal containers with plant suggestions and planting demonstrations. Learn about the correct care and maintenance of your containers for a fantastic display and create your own winter container to take home. This session is run by RHS expert staff and will involve practical activities, so please come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing. All materials are provided and included in the course price. Fee: RHS Members 31, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9593 The Vegetable Garden Autumn into Winter Thursday 26 September 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Hayley Young Learn how to get more out of your vegetable garden all year round. This day will focus on what vegetables can still be grown in the autumn and winter months and how to sow and plant them, plus harvesting and storage methods for existing autumn crops. A range of practical jobs such as soil preparation, composting and planning crops and rotation for the next year will also be covered. This session will involve practical activities, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Event code: 9596 Horticulture Autumn and Winter Pots and Containers Tuesday 24 September 2pm to 4pm See above for course description. Fee: RHS Members 31, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9594 Propagation The Next Steps Wednesday 25 September 10.30am to 4pm Take a step onwards in propagation with RHS Garden Wisley s propagation team. Learn how to increase your stock of plants with shrub propagation, hardwood cuttings, division, root cuttings and bulb propagation. There will also be a guided tour around the propagation glasshouses of Wisley where thousands of plants are raised for the garden every year. This session will involve practical activities, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Some plant knowledge or previous attendance on the Beginners Propagation course is recommended. Event code: 9595 Autumn Walk and Talk with the Curator Friday 25 October 10.30am to 12.30pm Tutor: Colin Crosbie Wisley Curator Join RHS Garden Wisley s enthusiastic curator, Colin Crosbie, on a walk and talk around the garden to see the spectacularly vibrant autumn colour. Learn about the plants that put on a show at this time of year and what to look out for in the coming months. This session will involve considerable walking outside, so please come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing. Fee: RHS Members 18, Non-RHS Members Venue: Meet at the birdbath inside the garden entrance Event code:

11 Horticulture What Now? November and December Saturday 2 November 10am to 1pm Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting to brush up on your skills? Let the RHS experts help you through the gardening year providing a whistle-stop tour of techniques, tips, tricks and advice on seasonal tasks so that you know what you could be doing when. November and December will include ground preparation, winter fruit pruning, taking root cuttings, taking hardwood cuttings and winter vegetables with opportunities for you to have a go yourself. The session will include practical activities and a walk outside in the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 30, Event code: 9598 Non-RHS Members Includes tea and Offer: Book all six What Now coffee mid-course courses for the price of five*! Maximum 22 places *All bookings must be made at the same time Next Steps in Pruning Saturday 9 November 10am to 4pm Tutor: Ray Broughton Delve a little deeper into pruning on this one day workshop with Ray Broughton. Covering pruning groups, timings, pruning cuts, what you need to know about plant hormones and the dos and don ts of plant reduction, you will become much more confident about caring for your trees, shrubs and hedges. This session will involve classroom sessions and a considerable walk around the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. Fee: RHS Members 60, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9599 Winter Treatment of Vines Tuesday 12 November 10.30am to 12.30pm Discover how to make the most of your grapes, indoors and out, in this session with RHS expert staff. The course will cover winter care, maintenance and pruning in order to ensure the best crop in coming years. This session will involve sessions outdoors in Wisley s vineyard, so please come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. Event code: 9600 Care of the Fruit Garden in Winter Saturday 23 November 10.30am to 4pm Do you have overgrown apples, unproductive pears and trees that only crop well every other year? How you care for your fruit garden in the winter determines its success for the coming year and for the future. Join Wisley s fruit experts to learn how to plant trees and bushes, correctly establish them in good forms and prune them every year for maximum productivity. This full day course will involve an outside session in RHS Wisley s fruit garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. Event code: 9601 Care of the Fruit Garden in Winter Tuesday 26 November 10.30am to 4pm See above for course description. Event code: 9602 What Now? January and February Saturday 11 January am to 1pm Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting to brush up on your skills? Let the RHS experts help you through the gardening year providing a whistle-stop tour of techniques, tips, tricks and advice on seasonal tasks so that you know what you could be doing when. January and February will include spring and renovation pruning, seed sowing, getting to know your soil and preparing a seed bed with opportunities for you to have a go yourself. The session will include practical activities and a walk outside in the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Offer: Book all six What Now courses for the price of five*! Event code: 9603 Includes tea and coffee mid-course Maximum 22 places *All bookings must be made at the same time. Horticulture 20 21

12 Garden Design Garden Design Andrew Wilson New for 2013 our garden design courses are run in association with the London College of Garden Design, providers of world-class, inspirational garden design training. More information on further LCGD courses can be found at Planting Design across the Seasons Winter Saturday 2 February 10.30am to 12.30pm Tutor: Peter Thurman Planting Design across the Seasons is a series of lecture-based sessions designed to help you make the best use of plants for yearround interest. This two hour session will focus on making the most of winter plant interest and include reference to specific planting at RHS Wisley. Not only will the course focus on designing for seasonal colour, but it will also look at the progress of planted borders at Wisley to see how we can build interest into planting throughout the whole year. Fee: RHS Members 35, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9604 Designing a Small Garden Two day studio study course Saturday 16 March and Saturday 20 April 10am to 4pm Tutors: Andrew Wilson and Andrew Fisher Tomlin Urban gardens are small and getting smaller as population density increases. Even in the countryside, small gardens are becoming the norm as our homes and gardens shrink. But they still hold great potential! The first day will look at the common issues surrounding the design of small spaces between 20 and 100 square metres. How do you prioritise needs and consider what is essential? How can you simplify your planting and use of materials? How do you balance materials and furniture against plants and gardening space? What design solutions will help you achieve a great finish and clever use of space so that all the elements work together year-round. Course participants will then be able to go away for a month and work on a small space of their choosing, either their own garden, or another space. The second day will be a studio day to look at ideas for these spaces including small group discussions that will help others resolve issues with their own gardens and allow you to take forward your ideas. Full instructions will be given before the course starts including how to do a simple survey of your small garden. Fee: RHS Members 185, Non-RHS Members 208 Event code: 9605 Planting Design across the Seasons Spring Saturday 13 April 10.30am to 12.30pm Tutor: Peter Thurman Planting Design across the Seasons is a series of lecture-based sessions designed to help you make the best use of plants for year-round interest. This two hour session will focus on making the most of spring and will include reference to specific planting at RHS Garden Wisley. Not only will the course focus on designing for seasonal colour but it will also look at the progress of planted borders at Wisley to see how we can build interest into planting throughout the whole year. Fee: RHS Members 35, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9606 Tricks of the Professional Garden Designer Tuesday 23 April 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutors: Andrew Wilson and Andrew Fisher Tomlin This lecture day will investigate some of the key challenges that face every one of us in our gardens. It aims to show how professional garden designers resolve key issues that regularly occur in their daily working lives. Amongst a whole series of challenges, we will look at how you design effective privacy into a garden, how you can deal with shade - a problem common to many urban gardens and what we can do about awkward shapes and challenging climate conditions. Fee: RHS Members 95, Non-RHS Members Venue: Lecture room in the Laboratory building Event code: 9607 Garden Design 22 23

13 Garden Design Planting Design across the Seasons Summer Saturday 29 June 10.30am to 12.30pm Tutor: Peter Thurman Planting Design across the Seasons is a series of lecture-based sessions designed to help you make the best use of plants for year-round interest. This two hour session will focus on making the most of summer and will include reference to specific planting at RHS Garden Wisley. Not only will the course focus on designing for seasonal colour but it will also look at the progress of planted borders at Wisley to see how we can build interest into planting throughout the whole year. Fee: RHS Members 35, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9608 New Garden Design Trends Tuesday 16 July 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: Andrew Fisher Tomlin As much as our gardens contain plants and trees that may have been with us for all the time we have been gardening, it is difficult to ignore new trends in garden design. Many of these are associated with new technology, new plants and plant varieties and the challenges of ecology and environment. This one day lecture-based course examines the new trends that are affecting our gardens and investigates key areas where people are making changes in the design of their gardens. We ll look at some of the new ideas that were seen at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show this year and make a prediction of how we might garden in twenty years time. Fee: RHS Members 95, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9609 Contemporary Planting Design Tuesday 15 October 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: Andrew Wilson For decades the English flower garden has been the option of choice around the world, luxuriant and romantic but costly and time consuming to maintain. More recently, ideas have been evolving in part as a pragmatic response to lower maintenance needs and in stylistic terms as times change and new generations come into garden ownership. As a reflection from the Arts and Crafts movement the flower border is becoming a thing of the past as more naturalistic planting takes over our gardens whereas in some urban locations plants are virtually absent as minimalism and conceptualism grow in popularity. This course aims to address these changes aiming to help the keen gardener deal with new demands. Fee: RHS Members 95, Event code: 9611 Non-RHS Members Includes a light lunch and refreshments Garden Design Designing for Drought and Dry Gardens Tuesday 6 August 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: Peter Thurman One of the biggest challenges facing our gardens is a lack of reliable supplies of water. The hosepipe bans of 2012 were just the latest in a series of issues surrounding water supply and so this lecture day focuses on the key design steps we can take towards dealing with drought and dry gardening. As well as designing planting for dry conditions, we ll look at designing in water conservation and investigate waterwise planting techniques. Fee: RHS Members 95, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9610 Planting Design across the Seasons Autumn Saturday 19 October 10.30am to 12.30pm Tutor: Peter Thurman Planting Design across the Seasons is a series of lecture-based sessions designed to help you make the best use of plants for year round interest. This two hour session will focus on making the most of autumn and will include reference to specific planting at RHS Garden Wisley. Not only will the course focus on designing for seasonal colour, it will also look at the progress of planted borders at Wisley to see how we can build interest into planting throughout the whole year. Fee: RHS Members 35, Event code: 9612 Non-RHS Members Includes tea and coffee on arrival 24 25

14 Creative Creative Beginners Beading Friday 8 March 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: Jill Devon Join Jill Devon, award-winning designer and founder of The Beadworker s Guild, for an introduction to the heritage skill of beadworking. Discover how to create amazing patterns, shapes, forms and three-dimensional flowers using only small beads and thread. No prior knowledge of beading is required and all materials will be provided for you on the day. You will receive several bead colours, thread, needles and a comprehensive work booklet along with tutor led instruction and demonstration to get you started with an exciting new craft. Fee: RHS Members 75, Non-RHS Members Event Code: 9613 Beginners Guide to Coloured Pencil with Ann Swan Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 March 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Ann Swan Discover your talent this year with renowned contemporary botanical artist Ann Swan. This two day course is an introduction to the materials and basic coloured pencil techniques used by Ann to create her fabulous botanical drawings. Learn the foundation skills you will need to produce realistic representations of flowers and fruit through demonstrations and guided practice. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those new to coloured pencil as a medium. Event code: 9614 Willow Weaving Fabulous Flowers Wednesday 27 March 1.45pm to 4.15pm Tutor: Nicki Rowling Inject some fun into your home or garden this summer. Join Nicki Rowling, a local willow weaver, to discover how to make decorative willow flowers to brighten any spot. Learn the basics of willow weaving in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and take your creations home. All materials will be provided on the day and are included in the course price. The course will be located in a semioutdoor space, so please come equipped with suitable clothing and gloves. Fee: RHS Members 45, Non-RHS Members Venue: Meet at the birdbath inside the garden entrance Event code: 9616 Includes a refreshment voucher Maximum 10 places Creative Willow Weaving Make a Tipi Plant Support Wednesday 27 March 10.15am to 12.45pm Tutor: Nicki Rowling Learn how to make a willow tipi for your garden in this morning workshop. Local willow weaver Nicki Rowling will provide step-bystep instruction and guidance while you create your own plant support to take away. All materials will be provided on the day and are included in the course price. The course will be located in a semioutdoor space, so please come equipped with suitable clothing and gloves. Fee: RHS Members 45, Non-RHS Members Venue: Meet at the birdbath inside the garden entrance Beadworking Jill Devon Event code: 9615 Includes a refreshment voucher Maximum 12 places Willow Flower Nicki Rowling 26 27

15 Creative Getting to Grips with Leaves with Anna Knights Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 April 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Anna Knights Discover the intricacies of capturing leaves in watercolour with the exceptionally talented Anna Knights. From foliage plants to a foil for your flowers, painting great greenery is an essential skill for any botanical artist. Learn how to accurately represent colour, texture and form through Anna s demonstrations and guided support of your own work in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Some experience is an advantage but by no means essential. Event code: 9617 Getting Started: Drawing with Naomi Lyons Saturday 27 April 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Naomi Lyons Have you always wanted to be able to draw but felt too intimidated to start? Join Naomi Lyons for a relaxed and friendly guide to the basic techniques of drawing to set you off on the right track. Covering equipment, drawing techniques, ways to approach different subjects and basic composition you will grow in confidence during this one day course. A basic equipment list will be sent to you after booking. Fee: RHS Members 75, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9618 Maximum 12 places Leaves and All Things Leafy with Ann Swan Thursday 2 and Friday 3 May 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Ann Swan In this workshop, Ann will demonstrate ways of capturing the detail of leaves and all things leafy in coloured pencil using layering, blending and underpainting techniques. She will help you to hone your skills and give guidance on composition. This two day workshop is suitable for improvers or those who have completed the beginner s workshop. Event code: 9619 A Beginners Guide to Watercolour Friday 10 May 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Billy Showell Get started with watercolour on this one day workshop with renowned botanical artist Billy Showell. Billy will be demonstrating techniques and providing guided support throughout the day to help you develop your skills. Don t be nervous, this is a perfect opportunity to develop a new hobby in a relaxed and friendly environment. A suggested equipment list will be sent to attendees prior to the course. Event code: 9620 Maximum 12 places Willow Sphere Nicki Rowling Willow Weaving Make a Willow Sphere Wednesday 15 May 10.15am to 4pm Tutor: Nicki Rowling Discover how to make a fabulous willow sphere for your garden. Join Nicki Rowling, a local willow weaver, to learn the basics of the craft and create a contemporary decoration to take home. All materials will be provided on the day and are included in the course price. The course will be located in a semi-outdoor space, so please come equipped with suitable clothing and gloves. Fee: RHS Members 75, Event code: 9621 Non-RHS Members Includes a refreshment voucher Venue: Meet at the birdbath Maximum 12 places inside the garden entrance Art in the Garden A series of 5 workshops Thursday 16 and Thursday 23 May and Thursday 6, Thursday 13, and Thursday 20 June 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Naomi Lyons Do you enjoy painting and drawing but lack a little confidence? Have fun and unlock your creativity, taking advantage of the aweinspiring views of RHS Garden Wisley. Working in a small, relaxed and informal group you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in pencil, pen and wash and watercolour with renowned tutor Naomi Lyons. Each week, Naomi will demonstrate techniques before providing guided support as you capture Wisley s beautiful gardens for yourself. The workshops will take place outdoors with a covered space provided if the weather is inclement. Fee: RHS Members 290, Event code: 9622 Non-RHS Members 345 Includes refreshment vouchers for lunch Venue: Meet at the birdbath Maximum 12 places inside the garden entrance Creative 28 29

16 CreativE Intermediate Beading Saturday 18 May 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: Jill Devon Join Jill Devon, award-winning designer and founder of The Beadworker s Guild, to develop your beadworking skills. Don t miss this opportunity to learn from a master of the art, perfect new stitches and create new shapes. During this workshop you will receive all required materials, a comprehensive work booklet and create a three-dimensional flower and leaves. A working knowledge of brick stitch and herringbone stitch are recommended which can be learnt on the beginners session earlier in the year. Fee: RHS Members 75, Non-RHS Members Event Code: 9623 Beadworking Jill Devon Juicy strawberries in Watercolour with Anna Knights Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 June 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Anna Knights Study strawberries in all their juicy detail, observing how light and shade creates their shape and colour. Discover how to develop your watercolour techniques to capture the vibrancy and luminosity of the fruit to achieve a three-dimensional quality to your work and create paintings good enough to eat! Event code: 9624 Become a Poet with Tina Sederholm Friday 21 June 1pm to 4.30pm Tutor: Tina Sederholm Discover how to express yourself in verse on this half-day session with poet Tina Sederholm. Tina has been writing and performing poetry for over a decade and has become a poetry slam champion. Tina will be using a variety of fun and unusual ways to help you to unlock your creativity and write your own poems, using the inspirational setting of RHS Garden Wisley to ignite your imagination. No previous experience or poetic talent is required who knows, you may be a poet and not be aware of it..! Fee: RHS Members 35, Non-RHS Members Venue: Meet at the birdbath inside the garden entrance Event code: 9625 Includes a refreshment voucher Maximum 12 places Strawberries Anna Knights Getting to Grips with Purple with Billy Showell Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 June 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Billy Showell Capture the purity of purple in this two day workshop with renowned botanical artist Billy Showell. Covering colour mixes, wet-in-wet techniques and much more, this is a course which aims to teach, encourage and support all levels of ability. Billy will be demonstrating techniques and providing guided support throughout the day to help you develop your skills. All levels are welcome but some previous watercolour experience would be an advantage. Event code: 9626 Maximum 12 places Botany for Artists with Liz Leech Thursday 27 June 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Liz Leech Learn the essentials of botany specifically for artists with renowned tutor and author Liz Leech. This one day course will teach you the basics of observing and recording the botanically significant features of plants in order to more accurately represent them in your artwork. You will examine a broad range of plant material using microscopes and lenses to explore the features in detail. Annotated sketches and colour matches will then be produced for your own future reference. Fee: RHS Members 75, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9627 Creative 30 31

17 Creative Willow Weaving An Introduction to Basket Making Friday 28 June 10.15am to 4pm Tutor: Nicky Rowling Join Nicki Rowling, a local willow weaver, for an introduction to basket weaving. Learn the basic skills of this ancient craft and spend a relaxing day creating your own basket to take home. All materials will be provided on the day and are included in the course price. The course will be located in a semi-outdoor space, so please come equipped with suitable clothing and gloves. Fee: RHS Members 75, Non-RHS Members Venue: Meet at the birdbath inside the garden entrance Event code: 9628 Includes refreshment voucher Maximum 10 places Willow Basket Nicki Rowling Thinking Outside the Box: A Look at Composition with Ann Swan Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 July 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Ann Swan Discover how to arrange elements in your art for maximum effect in this two day workshop with renowned botanical artist Ann Swan. Ann will demonstrate her techniques and guide you as you develop your technical skill and composition. This two day workshop is suitable for improvers or those who have completed the Beginners workshop. Event code: 9629 Japanese Woodblock Printing with Laura Boswell An Introduction to Japanese Woodblock Printing with Laura Boswell Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 August 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Laura Boswell New for 2013, join renowned printmaker Laura Boswell for this two day course in the wonderful art of Japanese woodblock printing. Traditional Japanese woodblock is a sensitive and beautiful print process using watercolour and rice. The ancient method produced the iconic woodblock prints from Japan s Edo Period. It is a tabletop method, requiring no press and uses totally non-toxic materials. This course covers the basic skills needed to create a multi-coloured print using traditional Japanese woodblock techniques, giving an understanding of the materials involved and the techniques required to prepare, register, cut and print using Japanese plywood and watercolour paints. Laura welcomes all levels of experience, especially beginners who would like to take away the basic skills to be able to print successfully with watercolour at home. Laura is one of the only practitioners of the art in the UK, so don t miss this opportunity to learn from her in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Fee: RHS Members 160, Non-RHS Members 183 Event code: 9630 Maximum 12 places Autumn Fruits in Coloured Pencil with Ann Swan Thursday 12 and Friday 13 September 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Ann Swan Discover how to capture the intricacies of autumn fruits in coloured pencil using layering and blending techniques in this two day workshop with botanical artist Ann Swan. Ann will demonstrate her techniques and guide you as you develop your technical skill and composition. This two day workshop is suitable for improvers or those who have completed the beginner s workshop. Event code: 9631 Late Summer Flowers in Watercolour with Anna Knights Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 September 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Anna Knights Develop your watercolour techniques to capture the vibrancy and beauty of late summer flowers. Learn how to observe light, shade and colour in your subjects and layer up watercolour to achieve a three- dimensional quality to your work. Anna will provide guidance throughout the two days to aid your artistic development, whatever your level. Event code: 9632 Creative 32 33

18 Creative Flowers in Gouache Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 October 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Naomi Lyons Join expert tutor Naomi Lyons for an introduction to the fascinating world of painting in gouache. More substantial than watercolour and more user-friendly than oils, gouache can be used to create vibrant, contemporary paintings with a definite wow factor. Naomi is an extremely experienced tutor whose relaxed and friendly style will ensure you have an enjoyable introduction to this style of painting. Event code: 9633 Maximum 12 places Photography A Beginner s Guide to Digital Photography Sunday 14 April 10am to 4pm Tutor: Adrian Davies If you have a digital camera (DSLR or compact) and wish to learn how to get the best from it this is the course for you. The day will look at camera settings, lenses, file formats, basic image processing and printing. Little prior knowledge is assumed. There will be some time allocated for photography in the garden or glasshouse. Please bring your own camera. Fee: RHS Members 85, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9635 Photography Flowers in Gouache Naomi Lyons Autumn Vegetables in Watercolour with Billy Showell Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 October 10.15am to 4.30pm Tutor: Billy Showell Try something a little different and learn to paint autumn vegetables in watercolour with renowned botanical artist Billy Showell. Capturing light and subtle colour changes will be the main aim of this two day course including demonstrations and guided support by Billy. All levels are welcome but some watercolour experience would be helpful. Event code: 9634 Maximum 12 places Creative Plant Photography with Andy Small Sunday 28 April 10am to 4pm Tutor: Andy Small Andy Small is one of the UK s most original and influential fine art flower photographers. Spend a day with Andy to learn about his creative approach to garden and plant photography and discover how he creates his iconic images. This workshop will include talks on plant photography and the fundamentals of creating stunning images as well as sessions of practical photography out in the garden and studio sessions indoors with an emphasis on close up macro work. Please bring your own camera, a digital SLR is preferable. Fee: RHS Members 95, Non-RHS Members Event code:

19 Photography Garden Photography Masterclass with Clive Nichols Friday 7 June 10.15am to 4pm Tutor: Clive Nichols This course begins with an illustrated lecture followed by practical sessions in the garden where students can learn about the techniques honed by Clive over a twenty year career as a professional flower and garden photographer. Clive is a very experienced teacher and will show you how to get the most from your camera whatever your skill level. Please bring your own camera a digital SLR camera is preferable. Fee: RHS Members 120, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9637 Digital Photography: Beyond the Basics Saturday 22 June 10am to 4pm Tutor: Adrian Davies A course for the more experienced digital camera user (mainly DSLR, though advanced compact cameras can be covered) with expert photographer Adrian Davies. The course will look at some of the more advanced features of cameras, lenses and how to develop an efficient and consistent workflow for your photography, to get the highest quality from your equipment. Issues such as colour management will also be discussed. The day will include guided photography sessions in the garden with individual feedback. Please bring your own DSLR or compact camera. Fee: RHS Members 85, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9638 Close-up Photography with Adrian Davies Saturday 17 August 10am to 4pm Tutor: Adrian Davies A one day course aimed at more experienced camera users (DSLR or compact) concentrating entirely on close-up photography and how to achieve the best results. There will be at least one session in the garden or glasshouse, where camera settings, different lenses, and the use of flash will be covered. The course includes a free copy of Adrian s book Digital Close-up and Macro Photography. Please bring your own camera, tripod and any other appropriate accessories. Fee: RHS Members 95, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9639 Capturing Vistas and Textures with Clive Nichols Tuesday 17 September 10.15am to 4pm Tutor: Clive Nichols Discover how to capture vistas and textures on this one day course with world-renowned tutor Clive Nichols. An illustrated lecture will be followed by practical sessions in the garden where students can learn about the techniques honed by Clive over a twenty year career as a professional flower and garden photographer. Clive is a very experienced teacher and will show you how to get the most from your camera no matter what your skill level. Please bring your own camera a digital SLR camera is preferable. Fee: RHS Members 120, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9640 Photograph by Andy Small Creative Plant Photography with Andy Small Saturday 28 September 10am to 4pm Tutor: Andy Small Andy Small is one of the UK s most original and influential fine art flower photographers. Spend a day with Andy to learn about his creative approach to garden and plant photography and discover how he creates his iconic images. This workshop will include indoor talks on plant photography and the fundamentals of creating stunning images as well as sessions of practical photography out in the garden and studio sessions indoors with an emphasis on close up macro work. Please bring your own camera, a digital SLR is preferable. Fee: RHS Members 95, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9641 Capturing Autumn Colour with Adrian Davies Saturday 26 October 10am to 4pm Tutor: Adrian Davies Capture the vibrancy and depth of autumn colour in this one day workshop with expert tutor Adrian Davies. There will be at least two sessions in the garden where camera settings, lenses and camera supports will be demonstrated whilst photographing the wonderful autumn colour at Wisley. Sessions indoors will include basic image processing and printing. Please bring your own camera and tripod if you have one. Fee: RHS Members 85, Non-RHS Members Event code: 9642 Photography 36 37

20 How to book By Telephone: (local rate) Monday Friday, 9am 5pm By Post: Send a cheque made payable to the RHS including your daytime telephone number, event code number and, if applicable, your membership number to: Events Booking RHS Membership Department PO Box 313 London SW1P 2PE Further Information Any updated information can be found on the courses section of the RHS website at rhs.org.uk Ticket Information: All tickets must be booked in advance. Your tickets should arrive within 10 days of booking. In the unlikely event that they fail to arrive or you have a query regarding your tickets, please telephone between 9am 5pm Monday to Friday. Non-Members may become a member of the RHS at the time of booking and pay the members price. Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the RHS. RHS Garden Wisley reserves the right to cancel an event and in these circumstances will fully refund course fees. All events will run subject to a minimum number of students. The decision as to whether the course goes ahead is made one week in advance of the event; therefore you are strongly advised to book before this time. Circumstances may require that event tutors change from those named in this brochure. Provided a tutor of equal standing is secured, participants will not be notified in advance. Refunds will only be given in the unlikely event that a replacement tutor is unavailable. All the events are non-residential; details of local accommodation are available on request. If catering is provided and you have specific dietary requirements or food allergies please let us know at least five days in advance of the event. It may not be possible to accommodate your request on the day. Unless specified, the events are run specifically for adults. We regret that we are unable to admit children under 16 to any event. Access: Our facilities are accessible for wheelchair users. Please contact the adult learning team on or at adultlearning@rhs.org.uk if you have any specific needs or requirements. Wheelchairs: RHS Garden Wisley has a number of manual wheelchairs which are available to borrow at the garden entrance. Mobility scooters: Three scooters are available for use which must be pre-booked by ringing A 5 returnable deposit is payable. There will be a short questionnaire and trial before hire so it is advised that you allow an extra five minutes on your travelling time. Facilities: Hillside Events Centre and the Clore Learning Centre are both fitted with a hearing loop and have disabled access toilets. Carers and translators: Attendants cannot be provided, but one companion is admitted free of charge per wheelchair user, visually impaired visitor or other person whose disability or situation necessitates a carer. If companions wish to be included in refreshments during the course please state this and pay for refreshments at the time of booking. Please note that we are not able to allow cars into the garden. If you have impaired mobility and feel you may need assistance from your car to the course venue, please contact the adult learning team in advance on the number above who will be able to organise alternative arrangements. Admission: Admission to RHS Garden Wisley is included in the price of the course ticket. Weather: Many of our courses include outdoor activities. Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. First aid: In the event of an emergency there will always be a trained first aider on site. Parking: Car parking is free. We regret that we are unable to allow cars into the garden but if you need help with equipment or transport from the garden entrance to the course venue please contact the adult learning team in advance who will be able to assist. Coaches may park or drop off passengers in the coach parking area only a short walk to the garden entrance. Save money on courses at RHS Garden Wisley as an RHS member! Join the RHS from just with our introductory student rate and enjoy: Discounts on workshops and courses Free days out at our four RHS Gardens and a further 140 RHS Partner Gardens across the UK at selected periods Supplement your studies with practical gardening advice from The Garden monthly magazine and personalised advice from our advisors Receive priority booking plus save money on RHS tickets including the RHS Chelsea Flower Show or visit on members days Not a student? Save money when you join today Enjoy a year s membership and save money when you join by annual Direct Debit Plus you can also share the four RHS Gardens with a family guest for FREE Here s how: Ask at the garden entrance about membership options and costs quoting 3374 Call quoting 3374 Terms and Conditions Student membership is and is open to new members only. To qualify for student membership, you must produce a valid NUS card unless you re under 19 years. Remember to quote 3374 when you join by annual Direct Debit. Offer is available until Free days out at 80 gardens during their opening period plus a further 60 at selected periods is for the member only. Visit rhs.org.uk/partnergardens or the Member s Hand Book to check opening times and access. For the full benefits of RHS membership, visit: rhs.org.uk/join 38 39