Photo: copyright Jean-Luc Pasquier
Have you always wanted to work in your garden but been daunted by the sheer scale of your space? Do you find trees, bulbs, shrubs and flowers a mystery? Have you been disappointed with the results in your vegetable plot? Would you like to improve your skills, knowledge and success in your garden?
If so, then you may be interested to sign up for one of the many courses being organized this Autumn at the newly-opened Swiss Gardening School.
Headed up by British-trained Horticulturalist and Garden Designer, Hester Macdonald, and her enthusiastic, self-taught gardening partner, Tara Lissner, the Swiss Gardening School aims to provide enjoyable and easy-to-follow introductory courses for gardening novices, as well as advanced courses for more experienced amateurs who would like to expand their knowledge. Course sizes are small, with between 8 and 12 participants, enabling Hester and Tara to combine group work with individualized attention. All instruction is in English.
GENEVA (other areas below)
During the month of January 2012, the voirie will pick up your Christmas tree. Before your floor is littered with needles, make sure to drop it with your waste so that it is recycled!
Throughout the month of January 2012, the garbagemen will pick up your Christmas trees on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, at the same locations as household waste throughout Geneva.
The trees must be without decorations by the road between 5h and 6h30.
This annual rose competition, Concours international de roses nouvelles de Genève, has been held every year since 1947. Of course, the roses are in their glory throughout the season so make sure to get down there before they fade.
Spring is here and it's the moment to start taking care of your lawn: fertilization, scarification, and general prep! If you can't manage it yourself or don't have the time then why not try one of the local companies specializing in this kind of thing?
Casajardinia is one company that speaks your language and has lots of experience working with international clients. The company works with private individuals, local relocation companies and estate agents, offering clients a range of services for the garden and the home. Garden services extend from lawn mowing and hedge trimming, through to the installation of lights and sprinkler systems. Work can be carried out as part of an annual maintenance contract or according to demand.
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