Seasonal Courses

The aim of this course is to enable learners to create their own space that will attract bees and butterflies. They will learn what sort of plants attract bees and butterflies, and will be able to identify the plants by their common names and know the best place to plant them. Resources will be provided with seeds, compost and instructions to complete the 2 sessions. This is a fun and informative short course which will also boost wellbeing....

The primary aim of this course is to engage novice gardeners in the skill of growing salad and herbs by various methods. Learners will gain the skills to grow salad and herbs in the comfort of their own home. Learners will also receive the basic resources of seeds, compost and instructions to complete the two sessions. This is a fun and informative short course which will enable and help learners to grow their own plants at home either to eat, for pleasure or to boost wellbeing....

Door wreaths are not just for Christmas. Create a nice welcome to your home by putting a handmade wreath on your front door. With expert tuition from our teachers, you’ll be creating your own summer wreath using greenery that you have gathered yourself from your garden or otheraccessible green spaces. Lancashire Adult Learning will be posting a wreath making kit out to you, containing all the resources you will need to take part (with the exception of greenery, foliage and flowers)....

Sign up for our FREE, online, Summer Sow & Grow event where you will be provided with the resources and skills to grow your own flowers to brighten up your outside space for this year and many more to come. We are excited to include in your pack, seeds for you to produce your own salad pot.
Flowers and Food all in one session. Free resource packs provided.

Join the Family Learning team on our FREE, online Summer Sow and Grow for Families and have a go at growing your own flowers and salads. You will also take part in our, 'How Tall Can You Grow' Sunflower Challenge and make some fantastic natural art creations! As the days get longer and the ground warms up, it is time to make your outside spaces look bright, colourful and attractive to wildlife. A free resource pack is provided before the event. 

Suitable for primary school aged children and their parents/ carers.

How long is the course?
1.5hrs