Students in search for Vale gardens

Buy photos » Nolan Kuklinski and Sarah Nield are calling for people in the Vale to help and allow them the opportunity to help re-design their garden. Photo by Marcus Mingins 0412050MMR

STUDENTS at Pershore College are calling for the help of Vale communities so they can create a new design for a garden.

HNC Garden Design students at the Avonvale campus need a 'real-life' project to practise their skills and are offering their expertise and ideas for free.

The students want to hear from groups or people in the Evesham area if they have a garden they think might be suitable. Projects which benefit the community are particularly welcome.

The project will provide the youngsters with better experience in preparation for their future careers as garden designers rather than undergoing a hypothetical project in a classroom.

In previous years, students on the course have designed gardens for Evesham Community Hospital, schools, hospices and community groups as well as individual people's homes.

After studying the site and meeting the owner of the garden, the students will then draw up individual designs. They will only be involved in the design process and volunteers would need to do the planting and landscaping work themselves.

For more information about the project or to submit a garden for re-design contact Mike Roberts at Pershore College on 01386 552443