W.E.A. CLASS IN HORTICULTURE

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 17, 20 July 1931, Page 3

W.E.A. CLASS IN HORTICULTURE

I'A'n interesting course of twelve lectures oh "The Principles and Practice of Home Garden Establishment and Management in the Wellington District" commenced under the auspices of the Workers' Educational Association in the Trades Hall on Friday lasti when the tutor, Mr. W. C. Hyde, Horticulturist of the Department of ( Agnculture, gave an opening lecture on "Garden Design." The syllabus will coyer a wide field, and includes practically all phases of gardening,, especially as it applies to the city and suburbs. Mr. Hyde stated that Wellington offered great opportunities for originality in the lay-out of home gardens on account of the varied landscape. He referred to the . valuable work being done by the" horticultural societies in encouraging the growth of flowers, shrubs, and vegetables, and stressed the importance of gardeners giving due thought beforehand in planning the design so that they should look most effective. The most successful ■ gardener was the one - who planned everything carefully in the beginning. Mr. Hyde dealt with the formal and informal types of garden design, and showed a number of fine lantern slides to illustrate his lecture. The subject for next week will be "La« ns and Levels. All interested in gardening are invited to attend.