Horticulture Open Day at Holywood Campus

SERC's horticultural team are green fingered and ready to welcome potential students to their Horticulture Open Day at the College’s Holywood Campus on Friday 19 May 1.00pm – 3.00pm.

Claire Dunwoody, Horticulture Curriculum Manager at SERC said, “Our Horticultural team will be on hand to talk to potential students about the range of courses available and the most suitable options depending on your interests." 

"Our RHS L2 Certificate in Plant Growth and Development is aimed at anyone considering a career change, with a keen interest and some experience of gardening."

"For beginners, our OCN Level 2 Awards in Gardening Skills or Plant Knowledge are a solid introduction to horticulture and can support progression to the Level 2 RHS Certificate."

She added, “We also offer OCN Level 2 Awards in Garden Design, Floral Design and Organic Fruit and Vegetable Growing, for those with a specific area of interest.”

“The Level 2 Award in Botanical Art is perfect for those wishing to capture the magic of plants in this specialist art form, and if you are simply keen to take it at a leisurely pace, we have Leisure classes in both Floral Art (Holywood, Ards and Bangor) and Leisure Gardening (Holywood and Ballynahinch).”

“Whether you want to take the first step into a career in Horticulture, get started on the design of your own garden, grow your own fruit or vegetables, improve your knowledge or skills, learn tricks of the trade for floral displays or take a course in botanical art, there is something to suit all level and interests.”

Claire concluded, “It is a great opportunity to come along to our Holywood Campus to meet the tutors and to see the fantastic facilities we have, including our wellbeing garden which helps students learn by doing and enjoying the results of their efforts throughout the year.”

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