Rather than staying in on cold winter days watching television, why not improve your gardening skills or learn a new craft?

‘Houseplants, Orchids and Tender Exotics' is an ideal course for gardening enthusiasts who are struggling to care for their houseplants.

The course, led by an expert from the Botanic Garden, is designed for those who have some experience of growing plants indoors but would like to learn more.

Participants will discover how to care for a range of plants including orchids and tender plants through watering, feeding, light and compost.

The one day course is run by Garden's Glasshouse Supervisor Rob Brett on Saturday, 1 December and is repeated 9 February. Cost is £39.

‘Beyond Baskets' is a course for textile and basketry enthusiasts running on 21 and 22 November. The two day course is run by one of the UK's leading weavers Mary Butcher.

Participants will use an array of leaves and other materials from the garden in off-loom weaving projects to produce a wide range of items.

In previous courses students have made small bags, bowls, mobile structures and abstract hangings. Cost of the course and all materials used is £85.

For further information on either course as well as full list of courses offered, please contact the Education Department on 01223 331875 or email education@botanic.cam.ac.uk 


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