A Clay Soil Survival Guide – A Garden Knowledge Boost Talk

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A Clay Soil Survival Guide – A Garden Knowledge Boost Talk

March 20, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

gardening on clay soil
£22.00

If heavy clay soil is the challenge in your garden – look no further. Keri will explain how you can manage and improve your heavy clay soil and provide you with her top selection of plants that will thrive in clay soils.

Boost your garden knowledge with professional tips from our horticulture & design experts. Our Garden Knowledge Boost series of talks are packed with insights gained from years of creating and planting gardens of all kinds. Whatever your garden problem, we have the solutions! Join us for just a morning ‘info-burst’ or relax into a whole day of learning with lunch to sustain you.

A Clay Soil Survival Guide

If heavy clay soil is the challenge in your garden – look no further. Keri will explain how you can manage and improve your heavy clay soil and provide you with her top selection of plants that will thrive in clay soils.

Subjects covered:

  • Understanding clay soils
  • How to improve the structure of clay soils
  • Do’s and don’ts in managing your clay soil
  • Selecting plants that will thrive in clay soils

Who is the talk for?

For those who have heavy clay soils
Beginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome

By the end of the talk you will have:

A good understanding of clay soil, its composition and how you can improve, manage and work this type of soil in your garden.
A list of key plants that will thrive in clay soils.

The Tutor:

Keri Fitzpatrick studied garden and landscape design at the University of Brighton, and has exhibited at RHS Hampton Court as well as Gardener’s World Live.  Keri has travelled extensively and brings this experience to her garden planting and inspiration.

The Venue:

Old Barn Nurseries is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex. The talk will be held in their purpose-built studio ‘The Garden Room’

Tickets:

Standard Ticket £22

But why not join us for both our morning and afternoon talks on 20th March.
‘A Clay Soil Survival Guide’ in the morning, followed by lunch, and ‘Best Plants for Spring Interest’ in the afternoon.
We have a discounted ticket available if coming for the full day, £35 (Early Bird tickets) or £38 (Standard tickets) – full day tickets include lunch.
Information on full day tickets can be found here.

What’s Included:

A 90 minute talk by a gardening expert
20% Discount Voucher for use at Old Barn on the day of the course

Date, Time and Venue:

Wednesday 20th March 2024
10.30am – 12Noon
Old Barn Nurseries, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Horsham, RH13 8NR

What Next?

Once you have booked, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us.

About 2 weeks before your course, you will receive another email, giving directions and joining instructions – again, please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us.

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