Environmentalism isn't just about the big things – swimming with dolphins, saving the panda and all the other famous examples of conservationism. It's as much about the small things, about looking after the habitats and natural environments in our local areas. While there's plenty of worthy charities involved in preserving rainforests and species in distant lands, anyone seriously
Thinking of taking an online environmental course but looking for a reason? Read on. It's a simple thing for many of us, living as we do in towns and cities, to all but forget about the environment. Sure we might have gardens, we may walk in parks or keep pets, but our actual contact with
Summer is in full swing and the first kick off of the World Cup is but moments away. But while the football titans of all nations are engaged in fierce competition for the honour of their nations, let's spare a thought for some of the real heroes of sport; the humble Groundskeeper (or Groundsman/woman). Come rain,
Current or graduate horticulture student? The BBC, the UK’s largest public broadcaster, is looking for amateur and student garden designers for a new show to be called Designs on Chelsea. Developed in association with the Royal Horticulture Society, this show will follow a competition between amateur and student gardeners as they attempt to design a
Over Sixteen Thousand. This is the number of animal and plant species that conservationists worldwide consider to be threatened with extinction that are officially known about. Given the vast number of organisms still be recognized, categorized and assessed by scientists the actual number is thought to be far higher. Every day brings with it the
Ever looked out of the window, seen the grass and flowers and thought to yourself “Wow, I’d really love to take up gardening”? If so you might be interested in one of our horticulture courses. We offer a diverse range of courses ranging from garden design to crop growing to courses accredited by the Royal
Today, England is a nation venerated around the world for its contribution to global culture and entertainment. From Shakespear to Monty Python, British influences have made their way into every corner of the globe. But there was once a time in not too recent centuries when England was considered with little more than contempt by
If you’ve been browsing the horticulture section of ADL’s website there’s little doubt you’ll have come across our online RHS courses. Standing for Royal Horticultural Society, they are the independent organization that accredits these particular courses for us and the body for whom the course prepares students for their final exams. A Brief History of
Growing Annuals here's a quick oversight of growing annuals by our Gardening and Horticulture Course instructor: Hardy annuals plants are cheap to grow from seed, and make a wonderful difference to any garden. Hardy annuals can often be sown in autumn, and overwintered in a cold greenhouse or coldframe. Plant out once the soil
Education opens doors to success windows of opportunity and in at least one case, gates to new possibilities. Such is the case with ADL success story Annabella Baker. Originally from Italy, but now living in the UK, Annabella faced a tragedy all too familiar to many when she lost her airline job during the Covid
Gardens are hard work. Behind every immaculate lawn and carefully tended flowerbed is a never-ending struggle between nature and gardener. Of course simply leaving the garden to its own devices isn’t really an option; Untended, plants will grow freely for the whole of spring and summer and even into autumn. Worse yet, an uncared for
Some stories of educational achievement soar into the heavens. Of individuals who through hard work and toil overcame the challenges in their life to achieve. Certainly, at ADL we’ve seen and helped many individuals achieve their dreams through completing a course which helped them get a place at university or begin a new career. This,
If you’ve been in the UK over the past weekend you might have noticed you had a day off on Monday (or looked on enviously as other people had a day off). The coronation of a new monarch in Charles the Third means a new era. One that the Monarch is especially keen does not
If you’re looking for a side business or career that combines a love for fitness and a mentoring role. personal training might be for you Personal training is at it’s heart all about being able to help people live healthier, happier lives. By combining physical exercise with essential lifestyle changes like diet they help their
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