Are you looking for a way to bring year round colour to your garden without breaking the bank? On our bulbs workshop you’ll learn expert techniques for selecting and planting bulbs to create stunning displays in every season. Discover the secrets to vibrant blooms from January through to November! October 2nd @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Planting bulbs is a brilliant and cost-effective way to bring vibrant colour to your garden. By carefully selecting varieties, you can enjoy blooms from January right through until November. In this practical workshop, Pro Gardener Jenny Samuels will explore how to choose the right bulbs for various garden settings, including damp meadows, perennial and shrub borders, shady areas, and pots. You will learn how to group bulbs for maximum impact, determine the optimal number of bulbs needed for an effective display, and best practice techniques for planting. Join us and learn how to transform your garden with bulbs!
Our very own studio space is set within the grounds of Old Barn Garden Centre, Dial Post, South of Horsham. Our dedicated space for courses, is a light airy and spacious place to learn.
Jenny teaches in small groups which ensures everyone gets the opportunity to practice, and time to ask questions. Our monthly workshops are a great way to meet like minded people with an interest in gardening and the natural world.
People who want to get to know their gardens better, whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience but want to develop your skills and knowledge.
An engaging talk with demonstrations, from a gardening expert and the opportunity to plant some bulbs yourself
Refreshments
Tutor:Jenny’s approach to teaching gardening is influenced by a passion for greener gardening and a strong belief in working with your soil and climate rather than against it. As the owner of the Lindfield Gardening Company, Jenny has a wide range of experience including horticultural gardening, planting design and teaching gardening to enthusiastic beginners.
Early Bird Ticket: £35
Standard Ticket: £39
Friday 2nd October 2026
10am – 12.00pm
Sussex Garden School Studio, at Old Barn Garden Centre, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, RH13 8NR
Once you have booked, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk email folder if you do not hear from us.
Shortly before the workshop, you will receive another email from us, giving your directions and any joining instructions – please check your junk email folder if you do not hear from us.
Gardening Workshops happen on the below Friday’s at Old Barn Garden Centre, Dial Post, South of Horsham and pre-booking is essential. These small-group sessions, led by expert gardener Jenny Samuels, cover essential skills to help your garden thrive—whether it’s growing plants from seed, mastering composting, taking cuttings, or selecting and planting seasonal bulbs. With a new topic each month, you’ll gain practical knowledge and confidence, building your gardening know-how. Check out our other Workshops this year:
March 6th Gardening Workshop 2026- Gardening Tools of the Trade
March 27th Gardening Workshop- How to Grow Strong, Healthy Plants from Seed
May 1st Gardening Workshop 2026- How to Turn Your Kitchen & Garden Waste into Compost
June 5th Gardening Workshop 2026- How to Feed and Water Your Plants with the Environment in Mind
July 3rd Gardening Workshop 2026- How to Keep your Garden Blooming through Summer and Beyond
September 4th Gardening Workshop 2026- How to take Plant Stem Cuttings
October 2nd Gardening Workshop 2026 – Choosing and Planting Bulbs
November 6th Gardening Workshop 2026- Preparing your garden (plants) for winter
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