This homestay is designed for those people who are interested in learning about English gardening. The tuition will be given by Russ Yates, the former gardening advisor to the British Embassy, Japan and author of the following two Japanese books.
'Making a Small Garden' and 'Plans for a Small Garden'
This course is matched to the individual needs of the students and is therefore suitable for gardeners of all abilities from beginners to professionals.
**Dates available all year around**
Adults: 7 Day (6 Nights) £740.00
Children (3-14yrs accompanied by an adult throughout the stay): 7 Day (6 Nights) £370.00
Children under 3: Free
Package includes the following :-
- Accomodation
- Private bedroom
- Meals
- Transport to and from the local Grantham railway station
- English tutor or tour guide
- All tuition and material fees
- Transport to and from venues
- Entrance fees to the venues
- Internet access
7 Day Schedule Example:
Day 1 | p.m. | Arrival, familiarisation with host family and Skillington. | Dinner |
Day 2 | a.m. | Garden briefing
Discuss the practical tasks to be carried out throughout the week. | Breakfast
Lunch |
- | p.m. | Garden Centre visits
Visit two local contrasting garden centres to see plants and other gardening merchandise on sale. You may want to pick up a bargain!! | Dinner |
Day 3 | a.m. | Regular Maintenance
Learn how to maintain a healthy looking lawn and garden. Carry out the practical tasks to ensure this. | Breakfast Picnic Lunch |
- | p.m. | Private garden visit
Visit a local private garden to look at the garden and chat with the owner over tea. | Dinner |
Day 4 | a.m. | Pruning
Learn about the different methods of pruning and when to prune the most popular plants. practice some of these skills. | Breakfast Lunch |
- | p.m. | Relaxation time | Dinner |
Day 5 | a.m. | Propagation
Learn the many methods of increasing plants by growing from seed to taking cuttings. Carry out some of these tasks with plants from the garden. | Breakfast Lunch |
- | p.m. | Barnsdale
Visit Barnsdale garden which was created during the production of BBC Gardener's World programme on national television over 17 years. This garden for all seasons is made up of 37 small individual gardens of various styles. | Dinner |
Day 6 | a.m. | Containers
Learn how to make containers for the garden using a variety of materials and plants. Make a container for the garden and leave a memory of your time at Coles Yard. | Breakfast Lunch |
- | p.m. | Relaxation time or shopping | Dinner |
Day 7 | a.m. | Departure to your onward destination
(Optional early departure for full day in London or other venue.) | Breakfast |