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PATTHANA GARDEN COURSE

On this inspirational nine-month course running March to November in Patthana Garden (consisting of one four hour class per month), you will be joining artist, author  and creator of Patthana Garden TJ Maher as he shares his knowledge, experience, secrets and tips. The Patthana Garden Course offers a unique opportunity to witness Patthana Garden as it changes through the year. ​

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The course is suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.  Wednesday and Saturday course options available - 10am to 2pm.

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Examples of class content:-

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  • Plant list handouts provided each month, as we review the top performing plants in the month..

  • How to use colour creatively in the garden. TJ has a degree in Fine Art from NCAD and as a painter,.

  • Through practical Floristry exercises students deepen their understanding of combining colours. 

  • Propagation techniques (such as seeds, cuttings and division).

  • Learn how to select plants for maximum interest and impact in your borders – T.J. has honed his planting palette over the years, choosing the very best of plant performers.   

  • Gain insights into succession planting that ensures year-round interest.  

  • Choosing the right plant for the right place/understanding your site and the needs of the plants.

  • Exploring Garden design principles and concepts to help you design and maximise how to use your garden space to suit your lifestyle.

  • Creating sumptuous pot and container displays - learn the secrets of Patthana Gardens pot displays.

  • Learn how to make your garden more attractive to wildlife – how to create a garden that is both bio-diverse and beautiful. Patthana Garden is gardened organically and is a sanctuary for wildlife.

  • Practical jobs to do every month . 

  • Time to chat/Tea break served on Vintage China.

  • Numerous other topics…

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  STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES - MUST BE PRE-BOOKED ​

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