Sue has a long standing interest in horticulture and now wishes to develop her knowledge and skills in sustainable gardening. She will be sharing her thoughts and experiences with us during the coming year as she progresses through a full time course run by Bicton College at the magnificent Dartington Hall campus in Devon.

Sue's View: Week 25

11/09/2014

Sue concludes that her course has been a great experience and that the knowledge gained will be beneficial for her future plans.

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Sue's Views: Week 24

28/07/2014

Sue has a varied week looking at pests and diseases, lawn mowers and the stunning views from the gardens at Dartington.

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Sue's Views: Week 22

23/06/2014

Sue visits places of horticultural interest and finds inspiration in their diversity.

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Sue's Views: Week 21

22/05/2014

Sue has a busy hands-on horticultural week.

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Sue's Views: Week 19

28/04/2014

Recent visits to places where the diversity of plants has proved an inspirational for Sue.

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Sue's Views: Week 18

07/04/2014

The start of the growing season has added a lot of work to Sue’s college days plus her exciting new project.

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Sue's Views: Week 17

14/03/2014

The wonders of artificial fertilisers and organic compost making are key topics at college this week.

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Sue's Views: Week 16

07/03/2014

Sue has an inspiring week at college when several influential speakers come to visit.

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Sue's Views: Week 15

14/02/2014

Sue shares her college week where good practical sessions were followed with a walk in the garden.

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Sue's Views: Week 14

05/02/2014

The week has seen Sue carrying out hands-on practical tasks involving a wide range of plant material.

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Sue's Views: Week 13

16/01/2014

Sue gets down to some facts about soil science, discussions on Biodynamics and plenty of practical horticulture following the Christmas break.

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Sue's Views: Week 10

16/12/2013

Sue is challenged with a new way of looking at plants this week when established concepts are challenged.

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Sue's Views: Week 9

09/12/2013

A week where new, and varied experiences filled the days at Dartington for Sue

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Sue's Views: Week 8

27/11/2013

Sue returned to college to see some science, learn some Latin and practice some practical’s, all this after some time involved with the delights of domestic life.

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Sue's Views: Week 7

21/11/2013

Sue is studying sustainable horticulture at Schumacher College, Dartington. Week 7 has included a diverse range of topics. Below is her report on the key points of interest.

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Sue's Views: Week 5

01/11/2013

Wednesday was soil day – again. Soil is a big issue I’m discovering. I managed to read quite a lot about it in ‘Principles of Horticulture’ (Adams et al).

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Sue's Views: Plant Identification

25/10/2013

Week four already. I know I’m getting somewhere when we’re looking at the board.

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Sue's Views: Soil Types

21/10/2013

So finally we’re starting on the course proper. Things are certainly cranking up now.

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Sue's Views: Induction Week

14/10/2013

I’ve had three full days of being immersed in the wonders of Dartington and the earth has certainly changed (dare I say moved?) for me. Where do I start?

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Sue's Views: Enrolling

09/10/2013

In the first of a new series following her Sustainable Horticulture course at Bicton College, Sue introduces herself.

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