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The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity, helping and inspiring millions of people to garden. Our goal is to help people share a passion for plants, to encourage excellence in horticulture and inspire all those with an interest in gardening. We are entirely funded by our members, visitors and supporters.

RHS Garden Rosemoor offers a wide range of workshops and courses to inspire your experience and knowledge of plants and gardens, from pruning and propagation to art and photography. Most sessions include a practical element and courses are offered at a range of different levels of experience. The courses offer the opportunity to learn alongside RHS horticulturists and experts in the amazing, unique setting of Rosemoor.

Our 2013 programme aims to provide horticultural sessions to suit everyone, whether you are just starting out with a garden or are already confident in your horticultural ability and looking to broaden your skills.

This year for the first time we are offering four seasonal What Now? sessions to guide you through the horticultural year and the variety of tasks you can undertake. As you will see all our courses offer discounted rates for RHS Members, which in addition to unlimited visits to RHS Gardens and other benefits makes membership excellent value, so why not consider becoming one if you are not already.

We hope you find a course to match your needs and look forward to welcoming you to the garden in 2013.

Rosemoor also offers a comprehensive programme of over 80 events including exhibitions, music and theatre, children’s workshops, gift shop and plant centre events, food, craft and antique fairs. If you would like a copy of our Events Programme, please pick one up when you next visit Rosemoor, or alternatively call the Rosemoor Events Team on 01805 626800 to request a copy.

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Welcome to our 2013 programme of Courses and Workshops, full of inspiration and the very best in horticulture.

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5To book any of these courses please ring the Rosemoor Events Team on 01805 626800

hORTiCulTuRE What now? WinterFriday 18 January 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Jonathan hutchinsonWinter topics covered – mulching, the year ahead, renovation pruning of shrubs, rose pruning. Plus other topics of seasonal interest.Event code: 9676

What now? SpringFriday 8 March 11am to 12.30pmTutor: david perrySpring topics covered – dividing and planting herbaceous perennials, spring shrub pruning, cutting back of ornamental grasses, and de-thatching of lawns. Plus other topics of seasonal interest.Event code: 9677

What now? SummerFriday 10 May 11am to 12.30pmTutor: helen RoundSummer topics covered – plantings for summer display, growing tomatoes and cucumbers under glass, staking herbaceous perennials, meadows, planting seasonal containers. Plus topics of seasonal interest.Event code: 9678

What now? autumnFriday 11 October 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Jon WebsterAutumn topics covered – planting trees and shrubs, dividing herbaceous perennials, planting bulbs, digging, protecting tender perennials.Event code: 9679

Fee per single session: RHS Members £10, Non-RHS Members £18Skill level: General / BeginnerVenue: GardenMaximum 20 places per session

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What now?Tutors: RhS Rosemoor Staff

let the RHS experts help you through the gardening year providing a whistle-stop tour of techniques, tips, tricks and advice on seasonal tasks so that you know what you could be doing when. Sessions will vary in format including talks, practical demonstrations and walks around the garden at Rosemoor.

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apple pruningFriday 25 January or Wednesday 30 January 11am to 12.30pmTutor: peter Earl

come and unravel the mysteries of apple pruning at this practical demonstration. We will be looking at the formative pruning of young apple trees as well as pruning established trees. We will also discuss Summer pruning, and see how it is used to maintain our trained apples, (i.e. cordons, Espaliers and Fans), and compare it to the Winter pruning of our traditional orchard, which is what we will be concentrating on during this demonstration.

Fee: RHS Members £10, Non-RHS Members £18Skill level: BeginnerVenue: Garden

Event code: 9683 (25 January) 9684 (30 January)Maximum 16 places

hedge layingFriday 1 February 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Tom hynes

Hedges – do you want to know more ? Then this demonstration by North Devon’s Biosphere Service expert, Tom Hynes is for you! learn all about the craft of hedge laying, discuss the development and management of hedges and take home some great tips! This demonstration will take place outside, so please come prepared with boots and warm clothing.

Fee: RHS Members £10, Non-RHS Members £18Skill level: General / BeginnerVenue: Garden

Event code: 9685Maximum 16 places

Snowdrop dayThursday 14 February

11am to 12.30pm (talk), 2.00 to 3.30pm (garden walk)Tutor: Joe Sharman of Monksilver nursery, Cottenham, Cambridge

Joe is one of the UK’s leading authorities and growers of Galanthus (snowdrops). As well as imparting much of his valuable knowledge and expertise in growing these fashionable bulbs, Joe will also be bringing a good selection of rare and unusual plants for sale. In the afternoon, Joe will lead a garden walk looking at Rosemoor’s snowdrop collection and a further selection of snowdrops will be available for sale in the Plant centre.

Fee: RHS Members £15, Non-RHS Members £23Skill level: GeneralVenue: lecture Hall and Garden


Rose pruningThursday 17 January or Wednesday 6 February 11am to 12.30pmTutor: philip Scott

This comprehensive demonstration will cover the pruning and training of all roses, from climbers through to ramblers, shrubs and modern varieties. We will also look at nutrition and disease control, and offer some handy tips on establishing roses.

This demonstration will take place outside so please come prepared with boots and warm clothing.

Fee: RHS Members £10, Non-RHS Members £18Skill level: General / BeginnerVenue: Garden

Event code: 9680 (17 January) 9681 (6 February)Maximum 16 places

Vegetable Garden Basics (Site, Soil and Weather)Thursday 24 January 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Garry preston (illustrated talk)

There are few greater delights than fresh, nutritious vegetables picked straight from your own garden. The good news is that vegetables are easy to grow – anyone can do it, but the key to producing high quality vegetables consistently year after year is good soil management and an understanding of the potential and limitations of your site. Join us for an illustrated talk on how to establish a new vegetable plot or get the most out of your existing one.

Fee: RHS Members £10, Non-RHS Members £18Skill level: General / BeginnerVenue: lecture Hall


Colour and Fragrance in the Winter GardenFriday 15 February 11am to 12.30pmTutor: James Shepherd

If your garden doesn’t come to life until spring, come along on our Winter Garden walk and take away some imaginative but practical ideas to brighten up your own winter landscape. We shall look at the many plants that can provide colour and fragrance during the winter months and how they should be cared for.A comprehensive plant list will be provided for participants.

Fee: RHS Members £10, Non-RHS Members £18Skill level: GeneralVenue: Garden


Shrub pruningThursday 28 February or Wednesday 6 March 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Jon Webster

Pruning is for many a complicated subject not knowing when or why you are meant to be carrying out the task. This demonstration will look at a wide variety of plants, outlining the different reasons we need to prune, how we can trick nature to get better displays within our garden and look at annual and rejuvenation pruning techniques along with showing you the best tools for the job. At the end of this you will feel more confident to go home and tame your ‘jungle’ and get the best display possible from your plants.

Fee: RHS Members £10, Non-RHS Members £18Skill level: General / IntermediateVenue: Garden

Event code: 9689 (28 February) 9690 (6 March)Maximum 16 places

Mosses and liverwortsThursday 21 March 11am to 12.30pmTutor: nigel pinhorn

Everything you need to know to get you started with the wonderful world of mosses and liverworts at Rosemoor. Explore this fascinating miniature world with wildlife enthusiast Nigel Pinhorn of Devon Bryophyte Group and Devon Nature Walks (www.devonnaturewalks.co.uk).



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Early plant propagationTuesday 26 March 11am to 12.30pmTutors: helen Round & Catherine norman

Find out how we grow a range of plants from seed and cuttings on our nursery at Rosemoor. This demonstration will cover seed sowing, softwood cuttings and basic nursery skills to include potting, pricking out, watering and feeding – all the essentials needed to produce healthy plants for the garden.



lawn Care Thursday 4 april 11am to 12.30pm Tutors: philip Scott and John Bridge

Ever wondered why the grass is always greener on the other side? Join us for an insight into our seasonal maintenance programme with this talk and demonstration. We will cover amenity and fine turf over all four seasons, including equipment used, fertilizer applications, weed and moss control, treating and preventing fungal disease plus much more.



Trees for Small GardensWednesday 10 april 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Jonathan hutchinson

Do you have a small garden? Are you wondering how to grow a varied selection of plants that will not quickly outgrow their space? Then this garden walk is for you! New house, new garden or simply a re-design – you’re guaranteed to take home lots of new planting ideas today.



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Behind the Scenes in the nursery – The TourTuesday 16 april or Friday 26 april 11am to 12.30pmTutors: Catherine norman (16 april), helen Round (26 april)

This is an opportunity for participants to come behind the scenes in the nursery to see our propagation facilities at the height of the growing season and learn about how and where we produce and care for the thousands of plants for the garden each year. We will look at the tools and composts used on the nursery and see the different environments in which we grow our plants from polytunnels to glasshouses. You will gain an idea of how our work changes through the seasons following seedlings and cuttings though different stages until they are ready for planting in the garden.


Event code: 9697 (16 April) 9698 (26 April)Maximum 15 places

Tackling pests and diseasesFriday 26 april 2pm to 3.30pmTutor: Beth McClure

There are few more disheartening sights than seeing your cabbages shredded by caterpillars, your hostas decimated by slugs or your roses covered in black spot. learn how to recognise some of the pests and diseases most likely to attack your plants and what to do about them. cultural techniques, the use of natural predators and chemical options will be discussed, with a walk around Rosemoor to see some practical examples.



Recycling, Mulch and CompostingTuesday 14 May 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Mat Fry

Join Mat on a tour of the Rosemoor composting, and Recycling facilities. He will cover the basics of the compost processes, recycling garden materials and the benefits of mulching, explaining how to re-use or recycle as much garden / household waste as possible.



lake and Streamside WalkWednesday 16 May 11am to 12.30pmTutor: James Shepherd

The planting along the stream and around the lake is one of the highlights of Rosemoor in the spring. There is a huge range of plants that thrive in damp and boggy conditions and provide a wonderful display of foliage and flowers, from the mighty Gunnera to the colourful Primula. This walk will look at many of these plants and will also cover practicalities of cultivation.A comprehensive plant list will be provided for participants.



Meadow MagicThursday 30 May 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Mat Fry

Recent years have seen a burgeoning interest in the cultivation of wildflower meadows. Join Mat on this walk around Rosemoor’s now well established meadows and discover how to start your own meadow or wild flower area. Mat will identify and discuss the wildflowers we have planted in our meadows and how to manage them and explain how to increase diversity in your wildflower area. End of season management of meadows will also be covered.



Summer pruning of Soft FruitWednesday 19 June 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Garry preston

A crop of fresh summer fruit is a pleasure even owners of small gardens can enjoy. Soft fruit such as gooseberries and redcurrants can be trained into a number of restricted forms, which help to increase yields and make cultivation easier. Restricted forms need summer as well as winter pruning to maintain shape and vigour, and understanding correct pruning and training procedures will ensure the best crops for the future.



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Growing for Cut FlowersTuesday 3 July 11am to 12.30pmTutor: kay Tudor

From traditional favourites to the exotic, grow your own cut flowers to decorate your home. This walk includes ideas for a range of flowers and foliage to grow for cutting. learn about growing the plants, stages of cutting and post-harvest care. Whatever your budget or space you can produce the freshest flowers throughout the year.



Getting the Best from your herbaceous BordersFriday 26 July 11am to 12.30pmTutor: david Squire

This garden walk will introduce you to the wealth of herbaceous perennials we grow in our borders at Rosemoor. We will look at yearly maintenance, staking, colour themes, formal and informal plantings and the stars of the show – those herbaceous perennials you just cannot live without! There will be a useful plant list to accompany the walk.



potager GardeningWednesday 31 July 11am to 12.30pmTutor: peter Earl

Our Potager is inspired by the decorative and intensive gardens found in France, and it demonstrates just how good a vegetable garden can look, without compromising its productivity. This walk will reveal the secrets needed to achieve such a display, including soil cultivation, planning, choice of subjects, sowing, planting, staking, successional sowings and lots more.



peter Buckley learning Centre – Teaching Garden TourFriday 30 august 11am to 12.30pmTutor: peter adams

The Peter Buckley learning centre is one of the biggest new developments Rosemoor has seen in recent years. come and explore the exciting teaching gardens including the Vegetable Growing Area, Forest Garden, Wildlife Area and the other features of the site. learn more about how it all came to be, how it was developed and built from a bare barren 2 acre building site, plus the present use and the future plans for the area.



arid FernsWednesday 4 September 11am to 12.30pmTutor: penny king

Ever bought one of those gorgeous furry, silver-grey ferns at the garden centre only to find it soon died ? I once did !Arid or ‘Desert Ferns’ are a beautiful and interesting group of plants worth getting to know. let me share my hands-on experience gained at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh working with these fascinating ferns. You will learn about the background and cultivation of these challenging plants and discover their lifecycle enabling you to try them for yourself!

Fee: RHS Members £10, Non-RHS Members £18Skill level: Beginner / IntermediateVenue: learning centre


Gardening with Ornamental Grasses and late Season perennialsThursday 12 September 11am to 12.30pmTutors: david Squire & Susie hauxwell

Ornamental grasses can be a wonderful addition to practically any type of garden, bringing beauty, grace and harmony and creating light, airy highlights. Rosemoor has one of the best collections in Britain and you will see a wide variety of grasses suitable for a range of sites and soils, and learn how you can grow them in your own garden. A comprehensive plant list will accompany this walk.



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Trees of RosemoorFriday 20 September 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Rod knight

Rosemoor has some magnificent trees – young and beautiful or ancient and gnarled they all have a story to tell. Join Rod for a gentle ramble around the garden learning where some of these fascinating trees come from, how they grow and how best to look after them. We will also explore how trees fit into the wider gardening landscape and discuss site and position.


Event code: 9711Maximum 20 place

Fungi ForayWednesday 17 October or Friday 8 november 11am to 12.30pm

Tutor: nigel pinhorn

Wild mushrooms come in many shapes and sizes and can be tricky to spot and identify. Join Nigel Pinhorn of the Devon Fungus Group and find out all about fungi on a guided walk around the garden and woodlands at Rosemoor.

Fee: RHS Members £10, Non-RHS Members £18Skill level: GeneralVenue: Garden / Woodland

Event code: 9712 (17 October) 9713 (8 November)Maximum 25 places

Tree planting and aftercare Wednesday 13 november 11am to 12.30pm Tutor: Jon Webster

There are many ways to plant trees, but to give them the best start in life and get their roots firmly established for a long and healthy life it’s best you know the principles behind the subject. learn how to plant both bare root and containerised trees, along with staking and supporting, we will talk about the aftercare required to get the best from this investment in the future.



Winter pruning of Soft FruitThursday 5 december 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Garry preston

To ensure good crops of fruit in the summer, correct winter pruning is essential. Soft fruit bushes require pruning to develop and maintain healthy, well-shaped plants. left un-pruned, fruit quality and size will decline. However, the basics are not hard to master, and understanding correct pruning and training techniques will ensure the best crops for the future.



The holly and the ivyFriday 6 december 11am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 3.30pm Tutor: Roy Cheek

Join expert plantsman Roy cheek in a celebration of these two perennial evergreen winter favourites, including how to choose suitable cultivars, cultivation techniques, the wildlife they support and the legends associated with these stars of the winter season.


Event code: 9721Maximum 20 places per session

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CREaTiVE Willow Weaving - Conical plant SupportsThursday 7 February 10.30am to 4.30pmTutors: peter Earl and lyn Edwards

Join Peter and lyn for this popular workshop and learn some basic and useful willow weaving skills. create a sturdy plant support using locally sourced willow, ideal for the vegetable garden or adapt the technique to use as a decorative support for sweet peas or other climbing annuals. You will be able to take home a beautiful and useful conical plant support but please note that your finished work will be approximately 2m (6ft) high. All materials included.



Willow hanging BasketsMonday 4 March 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: lyn Edwards

create a sturdy and unique hanging basket made from locally sourced willow and learn the techniques to make your own. You will be able to take home your finished project to use for culinary herbs, vegetables or summer bedding. All materials are provided and this is an ideal starting project for a beginner. Fee: RHS Members £50, Non-RHS Members £60Skill level: BeginnerVenue: lecture Hall


Willow and hedgerow Baskets (2-day workshop)Thursday 4 and Friday 5 april 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: lyn Edwards

create a simple round gathering basket woven with locally grown willow and combine with coloured and textured materials gathered from the garden and hedgerows. All materials included.

Fee: RHS Members £90, Non-RHS Members £108Skill level: GeneralVenue: lecture Hall


Willow Trellis Baskets (2-day workshop)Thursday 9 and Friday 10 May 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: lyn Edwards

Use buff willow to create this unusual bowl shaped basket with integral trellis and decorative woven leaves. A unique basket designed to display climbing plants. All materials included.

Fee: RHS Members £90, Non-RHS Members £108Skill level: BeginnerVenue: lecture Hall


Recording your Garden plants in Watercolour (Three day workshop)Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 June 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: annie Morris

This course is suitable for all those wishing to draw and paint plants in watercolour. The tutor works by assuming students are either new to watercolour or will not mind a refresher course. Plenty of demonstrations and opportunities to try out techniques. Materials list provided.

Fee: RHS Members £130, Non-RHS Members £156Skill level: General / BeginnerVenue: lecture Hall/Garden


To book any of these courses please ring the Rosemoor Events Team on 01805 626800

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Calligraphy SignaturesMonday 29 July 10am to 5pmTutor: Fiona Graham-Flynn come and learn how to scribe your own signature in a calligraphic hand. You will be taught how to write with a calligraphic pen, in either a 16th century cursive Italic script or a 15th century Black Gothic letter script. colour illumination will be used on the initial letters of your name and you can decorate around it, with vines and flowers used in the late medieval period. www.tigon-crafts.co.uk Fee: RHS Members £40, Non-RHS Members £48Skill level: BeginnerVenue: lecture Hall Event code: 9726Maximum 10 places per workshop

painting and printing on Silk (half-day workshop)Friday 16 august 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm Tutor: annabel hill

We will explore the beautiful gardens of Rosemoor, drawing the architectural plants and flowers. After, discover how to transform these pictures into monoprints with or without the press. learn to layer textures into the image with pieces of cloth, string, netting etc. Play with colour, form and pattern! No experience necessary, just bring your imagination and be open to happy accidents.

Fee: RHS Members £30, Non-RHS Members £38Skill level: BeginnerVenue: lecture Hall / Garden

Event code: 9727Maximum 5 places per workshop

Wayside Weeds in Winter (Three day workshop)Wednesday 23 to Friday 26 October 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Caroline holley

Why stop painting in winter ? Observe the structural beauty of different seed heads, stems and dying leaves of plants in autumn and winter, and learn how to draw and paint them in watercolour with particular emphasis on the detail, but also the overall design and tone.

Fee: RHS Members £120, Non-RHS Members £144Skill level: IntermediateVenue: lecture Hall / Garden


Woven Willow platters (half-day workshop)Friday 1 november

10.30am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4pm Tutor: lyn Edwards

These attractive coloured platters are simple to weave, ideal as bread or fruit baskets, and filled with goodies make the perfect handmade christmas gift. All materials included.



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Willow Bunting (half-day workshop)Saturday 23 november or Sunday 24 november 10.30am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4pm Tutor: lyn Edwards

Deck the house this christmas with festive willow bunting. create miniature woven christmas trees and stars, then add some bay leaves, cinnamon sticks and orange slices for a seasonal aroma. Use individually as tree decorations or gifts or string them together as decorative bunting.


Event code: 9717 (Saturday 23 November) 9718 (Sunday 24 November)Maximum 10 places per workshop

Willow Garlands, hearts and Swags (half-day workshop)Monday 2 december 10.30am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4pm Tutor: lyn Edwards

Make a circular willow garland which can be used as a door decoration or table centre and a simple willow heart. Bring along some foliage, berries, seed heads or dried flower heads to add the final decorative touches.



Willow Christmas Trees (half-day workshop)Tuesday 10 december 10.30am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4pm Tutor: lyn Edwards

create a truly unique christmas tree using willow and gathered woodland materials. Designed to fit any size space, the beauty of these trees is they can be decorated with fresh foliage, orange slices and cinnamon sticks, bows and baubles and can be used all year round! All materials included.



digital photography for Beginners (2 day workshop)Thursday 6 and Friday 7 June 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: John a howells

Wildlife and landscape photographer, John Howells, tutors this informative two-day workshop which begins with an introductory talk followed by a chance to examine your camera and its functions in detail before heading out to the Garden to take photographs using a variety of techniques. Suitable for beginners. limited places available so early booking advisable.

Fee: RHS Members £65, Non-RHS Members £78Skill level: BeginnerVenue: lecture Hall / Garden


digital photography for improvers (2 day workshop)Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: John a howells

This second John Howells photography workshop is designed for photographers with some experience who would like to improve their knowledge. You will again learn tips and tricks and get the chance to try them out in the garden. Suitable for those with some experience. limited places available so early booking advisable.

Fee: RHS Members £65, Non-RHS Members £78Skill level: IntermediateVenue: lecture Hall / Garden


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hOW TO BOOkBy Telephone:

01805 626800 (Rosemoor Events Team)

0845 612 1253 (local rate)Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

By post:

Send a cheque made payable to the RHS including your daytime telephone number, event code number and, if applicable, your membership number to:

Events BookingRhS Membership departmentpO Box 313london SW1p 2pE

TiCkET inFORMaTiOn:

• Booking is essential.

• Your tickets should arrive within 10 days of booking. In the unlikely event that they fail to arrive or you have a query regarding your tickets, please telephone 0845 612 1253 between 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.

• Non-Members may become a member of the RHS at the time of booking and pay the members’ price.

• cancellation: Should it be necessary for you to cancel your booking, please note that fees are NOT refundable. It may occasionally be necessary for the RHS to cancel an event, in which case fees will be fully refunded.

• RHS Garden Rosemoor reserves the right to cancel an event and in these circumstances will fully refund course fees.

• All events will run subject to a minimum number of students. The decision as to whether the course goes ahead is made one week in advance of the event; therefore you are strongly advised to book before this time.

• circumstances may require that event tutors change from those named in this brochure. Provided a tutor of equal standing is secured, participants will not be notified in advance. Refunds will only be given in the unlikely event that a replacement tutor is unavailable.

• All the events are non-residential but if you would like to stay in one of our three luxurious self-catering holiday apartments in Rosemoor House please call 01805 626810, or email [email protected] for more details.

FuRThER inFORMaTiOnany updated information can be found on the courses section of the RhS website at rhs.org.uk

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aCCESS:The majority of Rosemoor is easily accessible but if you have any specific needs or requirements please contact the Rosemoor Events Team on 01805 626800. • Wheelchairs: RHS Garden Rosemoor has a number of manual wheelchairs which are available to borrow at the garden entrance.

• Mobility scooters: Two scooters are available for use which must be pre-booked by ringing 01805 626810. A £5 returnable deposit is payable. There will be a short questionnaire and trial before hire so it is advised that you allow an extra 15 minutes on your travelling time.

• Facilities: The Rosemoor Plant centre and Gift Shop, and the Rosemoor Garden Kitchen Restaurant are open daily from 10am all year round. The Wisteria Tearoom is open April to September, and the Rosemoor Reading Room is open for reference only from noon until 4pm every day.

adMiSSiOn:Admission to RHS Garden Rosemoor is included in the price of the course ticket.

WEaThER:Many of our courses include outdoor activities. Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear.

FiRST aid:In the event of an emergency there will always be a trained first aider on site.

paRkinG:car parking is free.

dOGS:We don’t encourage visitors to bring dogs to Rosemoor, and only Guide and Registered Support Dogs are allowed inside the Garden. We do have limited shaded parking available on a first come first served basis.

Join the RhS from just £12.50 with our introductory student rate and enjoy:• discounts on workshops and courses • Free days out at our four RHS Gardens and a further 140 RHS Partner Gardens across the UK at selected periods• Supplement your studies with practical gardening advice from The Garden monthly magazine and personalised advice from our advisors• Receive priority booking plus save money on RhS tickets including the RHS chelsea Flower Show or visit on members’ days

nOT a STudEnT?Save money when you join todayEnjoy a year’s membership and save money when you join by annual Direct Debit plus you can also share the four RhS Gardens with a family guest for FREE

Here’s how:• Ask at the garden entrance about membership options and costs quoting 3483• call 0845 130 4646 quoting 3483

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ROSEMOOR and 2013 - RHS...our nursery at Rosemoor. This demonstration will cover seed sowing, softwood cuttings and basic nursery skills to include potting, pricking out, watering