A Clay Soil Survival Guide – Gardening Talk

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A Clay Soil Survival Guide – Gardening Talk

September 17, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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£10.00

If heavy clay soil is the challenge in your garden – look no further. Juliet 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.

If heavy clay soil is the challenge in your garden – look no further! Juliet 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.

Rose pruningSubjects 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 and its composition
– a good understanding of 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:

Juliet Sargeant is a multi-award-winning designer, with over 20 years of experience in designing gardens and also teaching about them. She has a relaxed teaching style, with plenty of illustrations, and discussion.

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’

What’s Included?

  • A 90 minute talk with a gardening expert
  • 20% Off Plants Voucher for use at Old Barn on the day of the talk

Tickets:

Standard Tickets – £10

Hydrangea clay soil cottage garden

But why not join us for both our morning and afternoon talks on 17th September?
‘A Clay Soil Survival Guide’ in the morning and ‘Basics of Planting Design’ in the afternoon.
Full Day Tickets include a complimentary sandwich lunch.
You will find more information about full day £20 tickets here.

Talk Overview:

Wednesday 17th September 2025
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 the talk, you will receive another email, giving directions and joining instructions – again, please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us.


Other Gardening Talks at Sussex Garden School:

Boost your garden knowledge with professional tips from our horticulture & design experts. Our Gardening 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. You will find details of all our talks here.

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