{"id":4227,"date":"2026-06-03T11:22:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T11:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/?p=4227"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:08:40","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%bf-grow-your-knowledge-join-our-grounds-development-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/2026\/06\/03\/%f0%9f%8c%bf-grow-your-knowledge-join-our-grounds-development-day\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf3f Grow Your Knowledge: Join Our Grounds Development Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grounds team is excited to announce a new <strong>one-day development workshop<\/strong> taking place on the Streatham Campus. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in horticulture, whether you\u2019re a beginner or looking to build on your existing knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 16th June<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you\u2019ll learn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The day will explore the <strong>scientific principles behind successful horticulture<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Plant naming and identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding different plant types such as annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essential plant care techniques, including watering, feeding and pruning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical approaches to pest management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will gain valuable, practical skills and knowledge that can be applied in gardens, green spaces, or future horticultural roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help shape future courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This workshop is being offered at a <strong>reduced fee<\/strong>, as part of a pilot initiative. In return, participants will be asked to share feedback, helping the team develop this session into a more comprehensive two-day course in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to bring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tea and coffee will be provided, but attendees are asked to bring their own lunch or purchase food from the cafes and shops available on campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf3f Get involved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in joining us for this unique learning opportunity, you can book your place <a href=\"https:\/\/store.exeter.ac.uk\/product-catalogue\/grounds\/activitiesevents\/science-of-general-horticulture-development-day-16th-june\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2026\/06\/edited_veg_heads_brighter_small-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2026\/06\/edited_veg_heads_brighter_small-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2026\/06\/edited_veg_heads_brighter_small-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2026\/06\/edited_veg_heads_brighter_small-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2026\/06\/edited_veg_heads_brighter_small.jpg 1501w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact <a href=\"J.C.Evans@exeter.ac.uk\">Jess Evans<\/a> in the Grounds team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Grounds team is excited to announce a new one-day development workshop taking place on the Streatham Campus. 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