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Post by Dr Bill on Jan 17, 2008 19:15:07 GMT
After much 'umming and ahing I have finally enrolled for the KLC course Designing with Plants. Hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew. Has anyone else done it? |
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Post by Amo on Jan 17, 2008 19:54:02 GMT
I've seen it advertised loads and often been tempted. It's sounds exciting!! I wish you all the best with it!!
Please keep us informed on your oppinion of it too!
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Post by Alicat on Jan 17, 2008 19:55:30 GMT
 Hi Dr.Bill No I haven't tried it, I did look at something similar last year but funds were a bit of a problem.  However my friend has almost completed a book keeping course (which is done at home) and throughly enjoyed it. It did take her longer than a year because she had young children, but with each assignment she sent in she did very well. All she needs to do now is the final exam. I'm sure everything will be fine and you will enjoy it as much as my friend enjoyed her course.  and let us know how your doing.
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Post by andy on Jan 17, 2008 20:45:01 GMT
Can i be rude and ask how much the coarse costs  Ta |
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Post by Dr Bill on Jan 17, 2008 21:26:37 GMT
Can i be rude and ask how much the coarse costs Ta £395 but there is a £20 discount for gardener's world magazine readers applying before 1/2/08. If you are interested I can let you know the discount code |
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Post by jean on Jan 18, 2008 21:49:19 GMT
Thats brilliant news Dr Bill and I am sure it will be very worth while. We will all know who to ask help re-design our gardens soon ;D Looking forward to hearing how you are getting on.
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Post by Dr Bill on Jan 23, 2008 21:36:58 GMT
B*****R. "The Garden" arrived today - with an offer of £100 off the cost of the course for RHS members  Oh well, never mind. The course materials arrived yesterday. I have had a quick flip through and I think I will enjoy it, but it is going to take a long time. No rush though. |
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Post by Biggles on Jan 23, 2008 21:43:51 GMT
It sounds exciting Dr Bill--Let us know how you get on with it--then we can always ask you for advice on Designing--
Good Luck--Bigs
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Post by Juliet on Jan 24, 2008 22:56:05 GMT
Good luck with it, Dr Bill.
I'm just bookmarking this thread now so I don't forget to keep checking it for updates! - would be interested to hear how you get on, as I'm thinking of doing a garden design course once we've got moving house out of the way.
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 25, 2008 9:05:00 GMT
B*****R. "The Garden" arrived today - with an offer of £100 off the cost of the course for RHS members Oh well, never mind. The course materials arrived yesterday. I have had a quick flip through and I think I will enjoy it, but it is going to take a long time. No rush though. You could try to get some refund claiming longterm membership and such and refering to the discount. You never know. |
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Post by Dr Bill on Feb 1, 2008 9:06:43 GMT
OK, now the CORRECT materials have arrived!!
The college sent me the manuals for their Diploma in Garden Design course which is much more involved and business orientated. My course concentrates on the planting, which is what I want.
Just in the process of a quick read through - manual one is mostly plants through history and the plant hunters and collectors. Manual two is plant scence and maagement
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Post by snowowl on Feb 1, 2008 15:20:26 GMT
with it Dr Bill i cant wait for your expert advice on planting my boarders. I havent a clue what goes with what and were ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 1, 2008 16:35:14 GMT
Only just caught up with this thread, sounds good DrB. I wish I had your commitment to do something like that, I'm a bit of a lazy Chuckles when it comes to putting in lots of effort to study something. Sad I know but thats me, not academic at all. Is that the right word  See I'm a NooNoo ;D |
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Post by Dutchy on Feb 1, 2008 18:36:57 GMT
;D Nah You are a Blonde ( just like me ) I am also more a hands on and see what goes wro.. good. Good thing there are DrBills in this world whom we can turn to for future advise  |
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Post by Amo on Apr 13, 2008 19:19:25 GMT
How's it going Dr Bill?? Are you doing what you'd hoped??
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Post by Dr Bill on Apr 15, 2008 18:52:12 GMT
Not really made a proper start yet. I have read through the manual to get a taste of the course but I really need to get down to it properly
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Post by Amo on Apr 15, 2008 20:48:26 GMT
I guess that's the downside of a do your own pace course too! Not being pushed!! I'm sure you'll get cracking soon and I hope you will keep us informed. ;D
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However my friend has almost completed a book keeping course (which is done at home) and throughly enjoyed it. It did take her longer than a year because she had young children, but with each assignment she sent in she did very well. All she needs to do now is the final exam.
See I'm a NooNoo ;D