10th July 2010
Course, Seminar and tour of local green roofs
Hilldrop, Laindon Road, Horndon on the Hill, Essex. SS17 8QB
In the home gardens of John Little from the Grass Roof Company and includes a tour of a selection of green roofs in the area.
The course will enable participants to learn about green roofs and their benefits. Background information will be provided on their history and evolution. The creation of wildlife habitats including local ecologies will be covered, as will the growing of food on green roofs. Details will be given on the selection and purchase of suitable plants and substrates to be used on a green roof, and also the availability of all the materials.
Part of the course will be devoted to gaining practical experience in the construction of a green roof, with guidance from the tutor. By the end of the course, participants will have an overview of the benefits of green roofs and how they can be designed, as well as the practical skills necessary to build a green roof for their garden shed or similar structure. Information sheets will be provided on the day in the form of a CD rom.
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