Garden design correspondence course from David Stevens International

David Stevens has been studying and practising Garden Design for the past forty years. He was the first ever Chair of Garden Design at Middlesex University and presents his own television programmes, of which "Gardens by Design" was the first. This broke new ground in television gardening, introducing the public to this ever more popular subject. He is also a bestselling author, with 21 books to his credit.

David is a Fellow of both the Society of Garden Designers and the Institute of Horticulture. During his career as one of the most influential designers in Britain and around the world - such names as Andy Sturgeon, Jill Billington and Julie Toll having worked with and for him.

Latterly he taught Adam Frost (current APL Chairman), one of a new generation of rising garden design stars, with whom he now works on a regular basis. Adam already has two Chelsea gold medals to his credit and a thriving practice. During that time David has built up one of the most sought after International garden design consultancies and his skills are coveted all over the world. A few career highlight include;

• 26 RHS show garden medals, including 11 Gold medals
• Twice winner for the ‘Best in Show’ award at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
• 3 Gold medals at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, including the ‘Best in Show’ award
• Winner of The Croft Original Trophy and The Wilkinson Sword Trophy
• Winner of garden design awards in South Africa, Israel, Australia, Japan and America

Each study stage is a self-contained module that builds into the core course for which, if successful you are awarded a diploma. Each module is easily understood and very user friendly. In addition David is always contactable by phone or e-mail and is more than happy to answer any questions or queries you may have as you move through the course.

The core course contains 6 modules covering site analysis, an introduction to garden design and design skills. It embraces simple surveying techniques and shows you how to prepare a site plan drawn to scale, which will be the basis of your finished design, which in turn is one of the most important modules. It differentiates between the structure of “hard landscape” - paving, walling and space division and the clothing of the garden with planting that forms the “soft landscape”.

Its very much a two-way affair, you and David - who takes sole responsibility for marking, commenting and helping you. As its module based you are free to take as much time as you wish, fitting it around your schedule. TGN members get 5% off the usual price of £498.00 - CLICK HERE. A worthwhile investment in a new career, a design for your own garden or the perfect gift.

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