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Planting for Success in Knaresborough
Students studying part-time for the National Certificate in Horticulture at our Harrogate Centre have been getting practical experience with Harrogate Borough
Council's Arboricultural Team at Conyngham Hall, Knaresborough.
Course Leader, Nigel Harrison, says "It is important for students to have experience of appropriate planting techniques, knowledge of which trees are suitable for which types of location and practical aftercare techniques. The opportunity to work with the Council couldn’t have been better."
Paul Casey, the Council's Arboriculture Manager, explains: "We had a number of trees ready for planting at Conyngham Hall in Knaresborough, some of which were replacements for trees that had been removed because of disease, it seemed an ideal opportunity for the students to get some real-hands on experience. They were very receptive to hearing about the daily running and responsibilities of a local government tree officer and he was happy to involve them in a planting scheme. Although it was an exceptionally cold day, we planted three Silver Birch, one Eucalyptus and two Cypress trees. These were not small trees and the students worked extremely hard as sizeable holes had to be dug and they proved to be a useful help."
The council hopes to continue this relationship with Askham Bryan College in the future

And it's another win for the Askham Bryan College Horticulturalists

A new attraction at this year's Great Yorkshire Show as the Best Small Garden Display, won by Askham Bryan College with their Urban Life display designed by Rachael Nitz. The garden featured two chairs, a spherical water feature and sparkling tiles which add a contemporary twist. A variety of white, blue, mauve and pink flowers and a mixture of herbs added colour and scent to the display. Rachael says: "We're really pleased to win. We chose to design a small urban garden that could be used for relaxing or partying."
Check out the News section for more details of our other successes.

Our 16-hectare horticultural unit provides a variety of landscape features that are used for teaching purposes and for student practical work. A new glasshouse complex was opened in 2002 and provides excellent facilities for plant production, tropical displays and interior plants. There are also limestone and sandstone rock gardens, a small lake, woodlands, arboretum, wildflower meadow, formal rose garden, herbaceous and shrub borders and themed demonstration gardens. These features are used to display our comprehensive range of plants and special collections.

We also have six hectares of sports fields, golfing facilities and a bowling green which are used not only for sports activities but also for the teaching of sportsurface management and groundsmanship.

Learn to design the landscapes we live and work in and create them using hand tools or the latest mechanical implements.  Flowers or football pitches, gardens, greenkeeping, glasshouses or the great outdoors - wherever your interest lies, we have a wide range of courses to suit you and excellent specialist facilities.