Garden Design
This course is available for enrolment.
Course code: SJL2
An introduction to garden design, construction and plant use, including restoration and a range of simple maintenance solutions. Course content will also include: design principles, drawing and drafting skills, site analysis, construction methods and techniques, lighting, irrigation and drainage.
- when
-
From 13 Jan 2026
to 24 Mar 2026
Tue 10:00-12:00 10 weeks- Date
- 13 Jan 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 20 Jan 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 27 Jan 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 03 Feb 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 10 Feb 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 24 Feb 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 03 Mar 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 10 Mar 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 17 Mar 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 24 Mar 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Tutor
- Jason Loh
Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
- who
-
Bristol Adult Learning
0117 903 8844
Description
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A basic introduction to garden design by RHS medallist & property lawyer Jason Loh. Course content will include: design principles, site analysis, construction, water, planting design, horticulture and legal issues. By the end of the course, you can design your own garden with professional input.</span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent; -webkit-user-drag:none; clear:both; color:#000000; cursor:text; direction:ltr; font-family:"Segoe UI","Segoe UI Web",Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size:12px; overflow:visible; position:relative; user-select:text">
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An inspirational introduction to the creative & technical aspects of Garden Design.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">With wide-ranging content, this course has something to offer everyone.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Here are some topics covered :</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Design principles</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Drawing and communication</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Site analysis & surveys</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Construction</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Horticulture</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Planting Design & Biodiversity</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Water, irrigation and drainage</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Maintenance</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Legal issues</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">… finally, designing your own garden!</span></span></p>
</div>
Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No later than Session 1, but please check with the tutor via the office staff first</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">Joining other gardening courses.</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">Yes, after the first session: approx. 1-2 hourx per week.</span></p>
What should students bring?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Preferred form of note-taking, </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A3 paper, </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">pens & pencils (various thickness),</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">coloured pens & markers. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Hand drawing & drafting for Sessions 1 to 3</span></span></p>
Teaching method/style?
<div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent; -webkit-user-drag:none; clear:both; color:#000000; cursor:text; direction:ltr; font-family:"Segoe UI","Segoe UI Web",Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size:12px; overflow:visible; position:relative; user-select:text">
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- Power point presentations</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- Practical drawing exercises</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- Short film clips from the Internet</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- Regular Q&A sessions</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- Discussions with tutor and other students </span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Books are also available to look at / purchase during sessions, and learners are provided with some notes to take home.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
</div>
Refunds and cancellations
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Course Cancellations by Us</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Cancellations by You</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Transfers</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· A 10% transfer fee applies.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Illness and Absence</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">How Refunds Are Issued</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Online Course Access</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.</span></span></span></p>