Plants are at the heart of our gardens, and – with a little creative planting – you can make sure that you have year-round interest in your beds and borders.
This three-week short course will help you explore a range of plants to create interest in your garden every season, as well as looking at how to create cohesion and unity in design. Using a variety of plant forms, colours, textures and habits we will explore how to select plants to suit your site, build resilience in a changing climate and plan creative, inspiring and long lasting plantings.
By the time you finish this short-course, you will be buzzing with inspiration, ideas, and the skills needed to build a creative planting design for your garden, no matter the space.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those looking to deepen their knowledge. Recommended for ages 18+. The workshop will take place in the Winterbourne Centre for Horticulture.
For any queries about this workshop, please email our Learning Officer, Ellie Hill.
You can book your place online using the link below.
All courses, workshops and events at Winterbourne House and Garden are non-refundable unless cancelled by Winterbourne.
All bookings are subject to a booking fee of up to £2.50.
BSc Hort, Cert Ed. Horticultural lecturer at University of Birmingham
BSc Hort, PGCE. Horticulturalist, Garden Designer and Educator
Date:
July 8, 2026 - July 22, 2026
Time:
10.30am to 3pm
Location:
58 Edgbaston Park Road, , Birmingham, B15 2RTDirections
Price:
£170 + booking fee