The Art and Craft of Gardening at Great Dixter 2025-26 Term 1

This course will be led by Edward Flint, Coralie Thomas and experienced members of the Dixter Garden and nursery teams including Fergus Garrett, Michael Wachter and Michael Morphy. It will help attendees gain an understanding of what is happening in the garden and the specific tasks that are undertaken on a month by month basis. This will include tutorials, seminars, demonstrations and critical appraisal of the garden, as well as question and answer sessions.

Attendees qualify for 1 year’s free entry into the garden for you and a friend and 10% off of plant sales in the Nursery (not online).

Lunch and refreshments are included

Cost of course £1980

Payments split into 3 terms.

Term 1 payment: £1000 (including non-refundable deposit) Please note that payment for term 1 guarantees your place on all 3 terms.

Terms 2 and 3 £490 (each)

Term Dates 2025-2026

Term 1: Feb 5^th, March 5^th, April 2^nd, May 7^th

Term 2: June 4^th, July 2nd, August 6^th, September 3^rd 

Term 3: October 8^th, November 12th, December 3^rd, January 7th (2026)