Explore how to achieve atmospheric and all year interest in your small space. In this session, award winning designer Keri Fitzpatrick will share design advice, hints, and tips on how you can make the most of your small garden.

Subjects covered:

• Site assessment overview
• Design inspiration for small spaces
• Privacy & screening solutions for a small space
• Choosing the right plants for a small space

Who is the talk for?

Beginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome.

By the end of the talk you will have:

• an understanding of how to choose the correct plants for your small garden
• a list of plants that will create impact and interest but not outgrow their space
• a list of plants that are suitable for the atmosphere that you want to create

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’.

What’s Included:

A 90 minute talk by a gardening expert
20% Discount Off Plants voucher for use at Old Barn Garden Centre on the day of the talk

Date, Time and Venue:

Wednesday 22nd October 2025
1.00pm – 2.30pm
Old Barn Garden Centre, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Horsham, RH13 8NR

Tickets:

Standard Ticket £10

But why not join us for both our morning and afternoon talks on 22nd October?
‘Creating and Planting a Garden on a Budget’ in the morning, followed by lunch, and ‘Design and Planting Tips for a Small Garden’ in the afternoon.
Full day tickets include a complimentary sandwich lunch.
Find out more about full day £20 tickets here.

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. Find out about all our talks here.

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