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Continuing to Garden Through the Seasons

Course code: P09515

Subject area: Learning for Wellbeing

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

13:00 - 15:00

Days of week:

Thursday

Course date:

25th Sept 2025 - 11th Dec 2025

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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Build on your seasonal gardening knowledge with this hands-on course. Explore key tasks for Autumn, Spring, and Summer, from planting to maintenance, and create a year-round plan for a thriving garden or allotment.
• Planning and maintaining a productive allotment year-round• Soil health, composting, and improving fertility• Choosing crops for continuous harvest and seasonal variety• Efficient space use: succession planting and crop rotation• Watering, pest control, and natural disease prevention• Managing weeds and improving biodiversity on the plot• Practical demonstrations of key allotment techniques• Creating a personalised allotment plan for ongoing success

"Facilities at Abingdon Campus:- Vending machines and Costa Coffee shop (open until 7pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday term time only).- Watercoolers available, making it easy to refill your water bottle.- Free parking. Please note due to half term there will be no session on 30/10/2025."

What next?
Build on your skills with specialist workshops in tool sharpening, composting, or garden design. You could also progress to a horticulture qualification available through the college to deepen your knowledge.
Entry criteria
Suitable for learners who have completed the Gardening Through the Seasons course or have some prior gardening experience. Ideal for those looking to deepen their knowledge and refine their skills.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£216.20

19+ Reduced Fee:

£110.60

Learning & method assessment
This is both a theory based and practical course. Learners will be able to participate in weekly, classroom activities to build and share knowledge alongside their peers as well as working in the garden to develop their practical gardening skills and learn new techniques. There is no exam attached to this course.

As this is a non-accredited course, there is no formal qualification. To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.

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