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Testimonials from our course participants

We're really proud of the feedback we get from our courses. All these comments were collected anonymously and independently by our course venues.
Growing Organic Fruit and Veg: 22-23 March 2013
  • Excellent. Very knowledgeable teachers. Confident, relaxed delivery. Inclusive approach. Varied approach to activities all ability levels catered for. Comfortable learning.
  • The trainers are very knowledgeable on this subject and deliver it in a friendly way and answer questions when required.
  • Very good. Good handouts, good hands on experience and it was good to see real examples in the garden.
  • Course was very good and informative, teachers were polite and friendly and approachable. Looking forward to next course.
Really Useful Gardens: 15-16 March 2012
  • Really good balance between theory and practical tasks, fun and informative. Very approachable.
  • Very good – range of presentation, practical, interactive and fresh air.
  • Very good, the trainers were very good and clearly knew their subject and were able to pass it on.
  • Very good management of a group of people, very supportive of all students. Thanks, very knowledgeable and ready to answer all questions.
    Really Useful Gardens: 28–29 June 2012
  • Really good thoroughly enjoyed it. Jo and Karen were both very knowledgeable and put across their knowledge with a smile and confidence. I feel more inspired, and loved the chance to see the gardens and wildlife.
  • I very much enjoyed the outdoor sessions in which questions and answers flowed freely. Both trainers were excellent, with a huge depth of knowledge and passion.
  • Excellent, straightforward and expertly taught - great teachers.
  • Great trainers, had in-depth knowledge and could answer any question, however random.

Growing Fruit and Vegetables 8-9 August 2011
  • Excellent, the girls knew their stuff.
  • Well taught, friendly and approachable.
  • They were very, very good. Yes, yes, yes!
  • They were a great help with presentations as well as verbal and written.
  • Excellent, friendly, informal, relaxed a great way to learn.  
  • From my knowledge of gardening it could not have been improved.

Wildlife Gardening: 21-22 July 2011
  • The trainers were very good and worked well together. There was a nice mix of class work and outdoor practical work, it was a very enjoyable course.
  • The trainers know their subject, they are approachable and friendly.
  • Used interesting teaching techniques, produced something tangible and useful. Trainers answered questions very well and directed to useful websites and further reading.
  • The trainers were excellent and were able to answer all questions and really inspired me.
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