In The Garden with Gill Pound
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An Introduction to Gardening in Summer Dry Climates: Tuesday 14th (11am – 1, 2 – 5pm) and Wednesday 15th October 2014 (10am – 12.30, 1.30 – 4pm) 2011 A two day course which is aimed at those relatively new to gardening in the Languedoc climate, our intention is to provide information and promote discussion in a relaxed and informal atmosphere which will help those interested in creating interesting, easy to maintain and colourful ornamental gardens in our summer dry climate. We will consider the nature of the local
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climate, the physical problems associated with gardening here (heat, drought, cold, wind, soil) and how to cope with them; recognising plants which are suited to this climate; buying plants; planting techniques and maintenance. We shall also look at design basics and planting schemes, succession – planting for year round interest and plants for particular situations. Appropriate resources and useful French/English vocabulary will also be included as well as a guided tour of the garden here to illustrate points made. There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion of issues raised
by course participants. The timing of the course is designed to help anyone who wishes to come from further afield and would like to stay locally on Tuesday night, if you would like recommendations for accommodation do ask. Course fee: 90 euros, including teas & coffees. Please bring a packed lunch. CONTACT - For further information contact
Gill Pound at La Petite Pépinière de Caunes, 21, Avenue de la Montagne Noire, (route de Citou) 11160, Caunes-Minervois.
Tel: 04 68 78 43 81,
email Gill@lapetitepepiniere.com
IT REALLY IS THE PLACE TO BE FOR THE SUNSHINE Total Annual Sunshine Hrs 2119 Carcassonne 2002 Lyon 2858 Marseille 1 2668 Montpellier 2724 Nice 2465 Perpignan 2839 Toulon
Days of Sun Strong Weak 89 112 81 128 70 60 148 74 147 64 120 79 166 62
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