Madanu: Getting to grips with your garden

<p>This course aims to help you become involved in growing a Community garden. You will have the opportunity to plan what plants or seeds you would like to grow and then prepare the ground or containers for them. You will learn how to care for your plants and plan how the Community garden will be maintained.</p>

<p>This course is for eligible adults ages 19+ who live in Swindon. More information on the eligibility criteria is available using this link <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4s3rwdyh">https://tinyurl.com/4s3rwdyh</a></p>

<p>By the end of the course, you will:</p>

<p>•identify basic gardening tools and their uses</p>

<p>•identify plants and their care needs</p>

<p>•prepare and maintain the ground or containers for planting</p>

<p>Everything is provided but you may choose to bring a pad and pen to make notes.</p>

<p>Your progress will be assessed through informal group and individual activities such as discussions and workbooks.</p>

<p>You will receive information and advice about your next steps that could include further learning, volunteering or routes into employment.</p>

<p>We will contact you to make sure this course is the right one for you.</p>

<p>You will join a small group in a friendly and supportive environment. Interactive learning will take place through discussions, group work, videos and hands-on practice of different tools and techniques.</p>

<p>Everything is provided but you may choose to bring a pad and pen to make notes.</p>