Special Events

The Art of Gardening at Great Dixter
for Our North American Friends
Saturday 5th September to Saturday 12th September 2009

Christopher Lloyd was one of the most inspired plants men and garden writers of the past century. He spent his lifetime practicing and refining his art at Great Dixter, his family’s rambling Sussex Manor in southeast England. We are offering an intensive, hands-on course from 5th September to 12th September conducted by Fergus Garrett, Lloyd’s talented head gardener and friend. The week includes lectures, practical demonstrations and trips to world famous gardens.
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The Art of Practical Gardening at Great Dixter
for Our North American Friends
Saturday 13th February to Saturday 20th February 2010 NEW

As requested by our previous symposium participants we are running a practical course where most of the time is spent working outside to gain first hand training on the practical skills required at a higher level. This work will be led by Fergus Garrett in the gardens of Great Dixter.
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Great Dixter Exclusive Study Days with Head Gardener Fergus Garrett
Dates by appointment during 2009

Stay for two nights in the magnificent 15th Century manor house, the home of the late Christopher Lloyd. Experience an exclusive one day course limited to four people. Fergus Garrett and his team will instruct and demonstrate a wide range of horticultural practices. The course will be tailor made to suite your needs and could range from an intensive highly practical day to one that is purely theoretical and made up of lectures. Subjects include designing with plants, succession planting, meadow gardening, staking and pruning.
Price: £1,000 per person
Price if booked as group of up to four persons:
£1,000 one person
£1,750 two persons
£2,350 three persons
£2,950 four persons
Enquiries by email: events@greatdixter.co.uk

Study Days

Head Gardener Fergus Garrett will lead these events which are to be held at Great Dixter House & Gardens. Refreshments and lunch are included and we are offering a 10% discount on all plant sales in the nursery on the day. To book online click the red links below or phone Perry Rodriguez on 01797 252878 ext 3. If you would like information on availability please phone or email: office@greatdixter.co.uk

Succession Planting in the Mixed Border
Monday 3rd August 2009

Using the magnificent Long Border as an example Fergus Garrett will talk you through how to plan and put into practice a long season border. The day will include slides and talks in The Great Hall, and discussion sessions on the border. Refreshments and lunch included. We are offering a 10% discount on all plant sales in the nursery on the day.
Starts: 10.00 Ends: 16.30
Price: £100 per person BOOK ONLINE

Exotic Gardening
Monday 10th August 2009

Get an insight into Great Dixter’s Tropical Garden. From design to the act of planting Fergus Garrett will take you through the process step by step. The day will include slides and talks in the Great Hall and practical sessions in the Exotic Garden. Refreshments and lunch included. We are offering a 10% discount on all plant sales in the nursery on the day.
Starts: 10.00 Ends: 16.30
Price: £100 per person BOOK ONLINE

Nursery Propagation Day
Monday 21st September 2009

The nursery at Great Dixter will host a day on propagation. You will be taken through each stage from making your own compost, to taking cuttings, sowing seeds, splitting perennials and looking after potted plants. Places are limited to 15 for this study day but further dates will be available. Refreshments and lunch included. We are offering a 10% discount on all plant sales in the nursery on the day.
Starts: 10.00 Ends: 16.30
Price: £125 per person BOOK ONLINE

Preparing Your Border for Spring and Summer-The Practicalities
Monday 12th October 2009

Fergus will show you how to cut down, split and replant perennials, thin out self-sowers, pruning, composts and working in the rain without ruining the structure of your soil. Essential winter maintenance work will be covered on this very practical orientated day. Refreshments and lunch included. We are offering a 10% discount on all plant sales in the nursery on the day.
Starts: 10.00 Ends: 16.30
Price: £100 per person BOOK ONLINE

Preparing Your Border for Spring and Summer-The Practicalities
Monday 29th March 2010

Fergus will show you how to cut down, split and replant perennials, thin out self-sowers, pruning, composts and working in the rain without ruining the structure of your soil. Essential winter maintenance work will be covered on this very practical orientated day. Refreshments and lunch included. We are offering a 10% discount on all plant sales in the nursery on the day.
Starts: 10.00 Ends: 16.30
Price: £100 per person BOOK ONLINE

Succession Planting in the Mixed Border
Monday 12th April 2010

Using the magnificent Long Border as an example Fergus Garrett will talk you through how to plan and put into practice a long season border. The day will include slides and talks in The Great Hall, and discussion sessions on the border. Refreshments and lunch included. We are offering a 10% discount on all plant sales in the nursery on the day.
Starts: 10.00 Ends: 16.30
Price: £100 per person BOOK ONLINE

Nursery Propagation Day
Monday 19th April 2010

The nursery at Great Dixter will host a day on propagation. You will be taken through each stage from making your own compost, to taking cuttings, sowing seeds, splitting perennials and looking after potted plants. Places are limited to 15 for this study day but further dates will be available. Refreshments and lunch included. We are offering a 10% discount on all plant sales in the nursery on the day.
Starts: 10.00 Ends: 16.30
Price: £125 per person BOOK ONLINE