Learn how to tend your garden in Cumbria?
Regular writing of my blog has eluded me - visiting gardens in the glorious sunshine and battling with my own fellside plot has interfered. Today the much needed rain has drenched the Cumbria landscape. The earth was desiccated until Thursday, now it is soggy. My horticultural courses are complete. Newton Rigg College closed yesterday but is being resurrected at Lowther Castle and Gardens just outside Penrith by Shelagh Todd, Louise Stoddart and Lyn Brunetti who between them have over 120 years of horticultural experience. To find out out more about this new venture check their website is https://www.nrtraining.co.uk/the-school-of-horticulture The inspirational landscape of Lowther Castle, near Penrith The two courses I participated in were outstanding - Garden Design with Plants and RHS Level 2 Horticulture. I loved learning with Shelagh, Louise and Lyn. Sharing my experience with fellow students was a privilege. Many have already started new careers in horticu