Monthly Mornings: How to Take Plant Stem Cuttings – SOLD OUT

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Monthly Mornings: How to Take Plant Stem Cuttings – SOLD OUT

September 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

£35.00 – £39.00

Who doesn’t love a free plant? With the right skills, you can multiply your plant collection easily and cost effectively through propagating plant cuttings. In this morning gardening workshop, you’ll master the techniques that will allow you to take cuttings from a range of plants, creating new plants for your garden with ease. Join us for a relaxed, hands-on experience and have cuttings to take home at the end of the morning too!

Penstemon plant from cutting

Taking stem cuttings is both fun and satisfying, offering a fantastic way to create new plants for free!

In this gardening workshop, you will learn how to take soft and semi-ripe cuttings from a variety of plants. This interactive session will provide hands-on experience, allowing you to try it yourself. By the end of the workshop, you will have potted up your own cuttings to take home, increasing your plant stock. Join us and discover the joy of propagation!

You will learn:

  • the different between soft-wood cuttings and semi-ripe cuttings
  • what sort of plants you can take cuttings from?
  • how to collect suitable cutting material
  • how to take softwood and semi-ripe cuttings
  • how to care for your cuttings until its time to plant out in the garden

The Venue:

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.

The Group:

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.

Who are the workshops for?

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.

What’s Included?

An engaging talk with demonstrations, from a gardening expert.
Take-home cuttings
Refreshments

Beginners Gardening CourseTutor:

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.

Tickets:

Early Bird Ticket: £35
Standard Ticket: £39

Workshop Overview:

Friday 4th September 2026
10am – 12pm
Sussex Garden School Studio, at Old Barn Garden Centre, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, RH13 8NR


What Next?

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.


Monthly Gardening Workshops at Sussex Garden School

Gardening Workshops happen on the first Friday morning of the month at the Sussex Garden School Studio (RH13 8NR) 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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