Getting Started with Veg – Gardening Talk

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Getting Started with Veg – Gardening Talk

June 4, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Growing Vegetables in your Garden
£25.00

Are you wanting to get a veg patch going? Join us for an informative talk and learn the basics of vegetable growing, building your knowledge and confidence to get a productive veg patch going.

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“Excellent, informative talk in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. I learnt a lot even though I’ve been a gardener for over 50 years!”  Shelia

Would you like to grow and harvest your own fresh produce but not sure where to start? Join Keri’s ‘Easy navigation session’ to learn the foundations of creating a successful veg patch. Plus bring your questions to be answered by the expert.

Growing Tomatoes and Vegetables

Subjects covered:

  • Popular first timer varieties and selecting what veg you should grow
  • Planning and harvesting through the seasons
  • How to prep your beds and popular growing practices, including an introduction to companion planting and feeding
  • Common pests and diseases to look out for

Who is the talk for?

Beginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome

By the end of the talk you will:

  • Understand how to grow, what to grow and when to grow a selection of easy ‘first timer’ produce
  • Have an understanding of some common pests and diseases to look out for and how to overcome these in the kitchen garden

Kerianne Fitzpatrick Garden DesignerThe 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, winning a Gold Medal.  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% OFF PLANTS Voucher for use at Old Barn on the day of the talk

Growing Vegetables Beginners CourseTalk Overview:

Wednesday 4th June 2025
10.30am – 12Noon
Old Barn Garden Centre, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Horsham, RH13 8NR

Tickets:

Getting Started with Veg Talk Ticket: £25

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 can find out about all of our gardening talks here!

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