KEEN gardeners can learn how to personalise their own outdoor spaces at a new design course.

The sessions over 12 weeks will cover site surveying, garden history, planting styles and landscaping.

The ‘complete garden design course’ which is being held at Stewart Park in Middlesbrough at the Bolcklow Visitor Centre costs £44 for a series of 12 three-hour classes on Thursdays or Saturdays from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Tutor Nicky Morgan, who has 25 years experience in the horticultural industry said no experience of garden design was required but a love of the outdoors and a willingness to learn were essential.

For more information or to book a place contact Nicky Morgan on 01642-515643 or email Nicola_Morgan@middlesbrough.gov.uk or northeast@wea.org.uk.