Hazel Proctor is an accomplished horticulturalist with over a decade experience working in a variety of parks and gardens all across Ireland. In 2011, whilst working in the Botany Department, Hazel designed the TCD Physic Garden which commemorated the Tercentenary of the Departments of Botany, Medicine and Chemistry. She went on to teach horticulture and is now running the Beginners Gardening Course at The TCD Botanic Garden. The course starts in October and runs one day a week, each Wednesday, from 10am to 3pm, until May 2016.
During the course, you will gain a wide range of gardening skills. These include learning how plants get their names and the history and principles of garden design. You will also learn how to choose the right plant for your garden and how to propagate your own plants using a range of different techniques. Throughout the year, we will also visit horticultural gems such as the War Memorial Garden and The National Botanic Garden.
How to apply
Please email Hazel at proctoh@tcd.ie to confirm your booking. Places are limited so early booking is advised.
Fee
The course costs €900 and a deposit of €200 must be paid by September 7th to secure your place. The remainder can be paid in two further instalments throughout the course of the year. Cheques should be made payable to Trinity College Dublin no. 1 account and sent to The Executive Officers, Discipline of Botany, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, Dublin 2. Cash payments can be made in person during normal office hours to The Executive Officers at the above address.
Date and Time
The course will start Wednesday, October 7th and will run until May 2016. Class will be held at the TCD Botanic Garden in Dartry, Dublin 6, from 10am to 3pm each week. We follow the academic year so there will be mid-term breaks and holidays during Christmas and Easter.
