Garden Styles: Cottage Gardens

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Course code: SCP7

Focusing on cottage gardens we have an opportunity to look at both design and planting-historically and in the future.

when
From 27 Mar 2026
Fri 10:00-15:00  One day
Date
27 Mar 2026
Time
10:00 to 15:00
Tutor
Christine Pritchard
where
Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees
full fee for this course £42.00, concession fee £26.00
who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

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<p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Come along to an informal one-day workshop to get ideas on creating a ‘cottage’ style garden. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">From choosing a site, to designing the layout and selecting the plants - this course will be useful to anyone who would like to explore this timeless and beautiful form of gardening.  </span></span></p>
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What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Expect a supportive atmosphere where your ideas will be encouraged, you will not be expected to know Latin plant names. You will be introduced to a range of plants and design ideas suitable for creating an attractive cottage garden<span style="color:#000000; font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">.</span></span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No. </span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:#000000; font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">Joining other garden styles courses, ie, front garden, woodland, ponds etc. </span></span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No</span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">N/A</span></p>

What should students bring?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">A packed lunch.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Pen and paper to take notes.</span></span></p>

Teaching method/style?

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<p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Tutor presentation and explanation.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Learners will be encouraged to share their experiences of their own gardens. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Learners will learn through discussions with the tutor and other students, and will be shown a variety of plants to handle.  </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Slides will be shown to illustrate certain plants or design ideas. </span></span></p>
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Refunds and cancellations

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Course Cancellations by Us</span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Cancellations by You</span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers</span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· A 10% transfer fee applies.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Illness and Absence</span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">How Refunds Are Issued</span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· Refunds are returned via the original payment method:<br />
• Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used.<br />
• Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Online Course Access</span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.</span></span></span></p>

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