HortSkills Intermediate Course
Six sessions to grow your passion for horticulture in a practical and theory-based course. Led by David Milne and held at The Kiosk – Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
- Thursday 3 June: Weeds and control methods
- Thursday 10 June: composting
- Thursday 17 June: Plant classification
- Thursday 24 June: Soils and botany
- Thursday 1 July: Plant propagation
- Saturday date to be confirmed: Practical
Dave Milne is a qualified horticulturalist from Scotland where he worked for several private estates covering all aspects of design, planting and maintenance of soft and hard landscapes. He also worked for 7 years in the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh (RGB) where he began lecturing in horticulture.
After working in the horticulture industry in Christchurch for a number of years he became a full-time tutor with Agribusiness. David is currently Head Gardener at Golden Health Care Group.
- Thursday 3 June: Weeds and control methods
- Thursday 10 June: composting
- Thursday 17 June: Plant classification
- Thursday 24 June: Soils and botany
- Thursday 1 July: Plant propagation
- Saturday date to be confirmed: Practical
Dave Milne is a qualified horticulturalist from Scotland where he worked for several private estates covering all aspects of design, planting and maintenance of soft and hard landscapes. He also worked for 7 years in the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh (RGB) where he began lecturing in horticulture.
After working in the horticulture industry in Christchurch for a number of years he became a full-time tutor with Agribusiness. David is currently Head Gardener at Golden Health Care Group.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Rolleston Avenue, Central City
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