Head Gardener launches new concepts in gardening
The Garden Coach provides advice and hands-on training to garden owners in their own garden, whether experienced or complete beginners. From choosing tools (if you don’t have any, he will provide them free of charge) to the more complex tasks of pruning and border design, The Garden Coach demonstrates in simple terms the skills required to create beautiful gardens. With an emphasis on learning how to relax and enjoy your garden, the master classes are followed up by worksheets written specifically for you which can be kept for future reference. Single or block bookings can be made for either individuals or groups. John is passionate about gardening and plants in particular and has a wealth of experience behind him. Apart from working in some very prestigious, private gardens, he has been an advisor to the public at Chelsea Flower Shows and led the plant production team for a past BBC Gardener’s World Exhibition garden which won an acclaimed Royal Horticultural Society Silver Medal. He has also assisted with the construction of gardens for Channel 4 Television series ‘Garden Doctor’s’. For those that don‘t want to tackle jobs themselves, The Glyme Garden and Landscape Company brings all of these skills together. Design, planting plans, plant sourcing and specialist pruning, as well as general maintenance, are just some of the services on offer in an innovative and dynamic way. Clients select as many, or as few, of these services to create an individually tailored garden management plan. These components are totally flexible and, as they are priced in detail, the client knows the exact cost of their commitment. A major aspect of the business is its reliability and quality of service. The company guarantees to be totally dependable and to provide the client with a stress free and unique approach to gardening. The Garden Coach and The Glyme Garden and Landscape Company are available throughout the Oxford and Cotswold region, as well as neighbouring counties. Other areas by special arrangement. For further details contact John Shortland, NDH, AIHort. Telephone 01608-678145 or 07774-889279 or visit the websites: www.thegardencoach.co.uk. www.glymegardens.co.uk