The emphasis is on a back garden nursery because the area in which approximately 2,000 plants
are raised annually is very small! I also design gardens and follow up the design with
maintenance as and when needed. I have gardened all my life so have gained my knowledge and
skills informally, but this has been enhanced by the completion of the RHS diploma course in
horticulture, as well as other garden and design courses.
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I took up flower painting in 1995 using watercolours and and am mostly self-taught. I have undertaken two large projects in the last five years for local country parks - Itchen Valley, www.eastleigh.gov.uk/countryside/itchen-valley-country-park and the Royal Victoria Country Park www.hants.gov.uk/countryside/rvcp . This involved recording and painting the flora (and occasionally the fauna) in the parks throughout the seasons, all to be used for educational purposes. Although very time-consuming, it was a privilege to undertake this work and it is satisfying to know that the next generation are learning about a fast disappearing countryside.
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I recently had a yearning to return to textiles so went to college and took a Btec in felt making and embroidery. It was an experience being taught with younger people, learning as much from them as from the tutor. (Lots of experimenting and creativity and I was thrilled to pass with distinction.)
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