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SUMMARY:Planting a Prairie Garden Large or Small - Planting Design Course
DESCRIPTION:Come and be inspired on how you can design your own prairie-style garden.\nWith illustrated talks and planting exercises\, award wining garden designer Juliet Sargeant will explain how to design similar schemes for your own garden.\nWhether you have a large or small space\, the natural\, relaxed and wildlife-friendly planting style of prairie garden design can be achieved with the right combination of plants and colours. \nSubjects covered:\n\nWhat is prairie planting and what are the benefits?\nMaintenance of a prairie style planting scheme\nThe best plants for that winning prairie style\nHow to combine the plants\, even in a small area\n\nYou will achieve:\n\nAn understanding of prairie style planting and its suitability for your garden\nThe best plants to achieve prairie planting\nHow to design a prairie style scheme\n\nThe course day includes:\nComplimentary refreshments on arrival\nIllustrated handouts\nStep-by-step guidance\nPaper and drawing equipment \nTutor:\nJuliet Sargeant is a multi-award winning garden designer. She has been delivering entertaining and informative workshops and courses for more than 15 years. \nVenue:\nOld Barn Garden Centre is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex. The talk will be held in their purpose-built studio ‘The Garden Room’. \nCourse Overview:\nThursday 3rd September 2026\n10.00am – 3.00pm\nThe Garden Room\, Old Barn Nurseries\, Worthing Rd\, Dial Post\, Horsham RH13 8NR \n\nTickets:\nStandard Ticket – £89 \n\nWhat happens next?\nOnce you have booked\, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail. \nAbout 2 weeks before your course\, you will receive another email\, giving directions and joining instructions – please check your junk mail if you haven’t received anything.
URL:https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/courses/prairie-garden-design-2026/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Mornings: How to Take Plant Stem Cuttings - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Taking stem cuttings is both fun and satisfying\, offering a fantastic way to create new plants for free! \nIn 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! \nYou will learn:\n\nthe different between soft-wood cuttings and semi-ripe cuttings\nwhat sort of plants you can take cuttings from?\nhow to collect suitable cutting material\nhow to take softwood and semi-ripe cuttings\nhow to care for your cuttings until its time to plant out in the garden\n\n\nThe Venue:\nOur 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. \nThe Group:\nJenny 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. \nWho are the workshops for?\nPeople 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. \nWhat’s Included?\nAn engaging talk with demonstrations\, from a gardening expert.\nTake-home cuttings\nRefreshments \nTutor:\nJenny’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. \nTickets:\nEarly Bird Ticket: £35\nStandard Ticket: £39 \nWorkshop Overview:\nFriday 4th September 2026\n10am – 12pm\nSussex Garden School Studio\, at Old Barn Garden Centre\, Dial Post\, Nr Horsham\, RH13 8NR \n\nWhat Next?\nOnce 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.\nShortly 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. \n\nMonthly Gardening Workshops at Sussex Garden School\nGardening 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: \nMarch 6th Gardening Workshop 2026- Gardening Tools of the Trade \nMarch 27th Gardening Workshop- How to Grow Strong\, Healthy Plants from Seed \nMay 1st Gardening Workshop 2026- How to Turn Your Kitchen & Garden Waste into Compost \nJune 5th Gardening Workshop 2026- How to Feed and Water Your Plants with the Environment in Mind \nJuly 3rd Gardening Workshop 2026- How to Keep your Garden Blooming through Summer and Beyond \nSeptember 4th Gardening Workshop 2026- How to take Plant Stem Cuttings  \nOctober 2nd Gardening Workshop 2026 – Choosing and Planting Bulbs \nNovember 6th Gardening Workshop 2026- Preparing your garden (plants) for winter
URL:https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/courses/sold-out-how-to-take-plant-stem-cuttings-gardening-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Old Barn Nurseries\, Dial Post\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, West Sussex\, RH13 8NR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:A Beginners Day of Natural Dyeing - Autumn Cotton
DESCRIPTION:“A fabulous course for a complete beginner like me to get hands-on experience of hand\, natural dyeing” Jessica \n\nJoin dye expert Jenny Mercer for a day discovering the world of natural dyeing using autumn & winter plants we find all around us\, including barks and foraged materials. This hands-on workshop takes you through the full process—from exploring seasonal dye plants and seeds\, to extraction and dyeing – as well exploring some of the fascinating history of natural dyeing traditions along the way. \nAlthough we will discuss dyeing a range of fabrics\, we will especially concentrate on the material of cotton\, and other cellulose fibres. At the end of the course you will take home a pair of cotton socks that you have dyed yourself using a range of beautiful\, natural colours extracted during the workshop. Plus you’ll leave equipped with the skills\, knowledge\, and inspiration to carry on your dyeing journey—and a deeper appreciation for this ancient art. \nPlan of the Day:\nEnjoy refreshments as Jenny introduces you to the vibrant world of natural dyeing. She’ll share a brief history and walk you through the dyeing process—from plant selection to extraction techniques. \nYou’ll explore a variety of dye plants and work together to extract their natural colours. As the dye pots simmer\, you’ll prepare the cotton using mordants\, essential for bonding dye to fabric. Jenny will guide you step by step through this foundational process. \nFollowing a break for lunch\, the afternoon will be dedicated to completing the dyeing process\, dyeing a range of sample fabrics\, finishing with dyeing a pair of socks that you can take away and add to your wardrobe. \n\nSubjects Covered:\n\nA brief history of natural dyeing\nThe role and importance of mordants\nExploration of tannins\nThe differences in plants used for dyeing\nTechniques and method used in dyeing fabric\nAn overview of the use of natural dyeing in today’s world\n\n“A lovely day and Jenny was a very informative teacher. It was a great introduction to the process of natural dyeing with lots of info and ideas to take away.” April \nTutor:\nJenny Mercer trained as a textile designer 30 years ago in Scotland and has since worked as a dyer in opera\, ballet and theatre companies across the country. Jenny is passionate about sharing her skills and expertise with others\, particularly focusing on using natural dyes because they are so much better for the environment. It has been a voyage of discovery for her finding so many dyes are naturally available from plants in her local area\, on her allotment\, and in her own garden. \n\nBy the end of the day you will:\n\nhave an understanding of process of extracting natural dyes from a range of natural sources\nhave used different plants to create a number of different dyes\ndye a pair of cotton socks\, plus a range of fabric samples\, selecting colours from the palette extracted\nhave samples and records of your work to take away with you\n\nThe day includes:\nAll materials and equipment\nA pair of cotton socks that you will hand dye yourself\nUse of a craft apron and protective gloves\nTea and coffee throughout the day \n\nWho is the course for?\nNo experience necessary\, everyone is welcome. \nThe Group:\nJenny teaches in small\, informal groups.\nThe day is very hands-on\, practical and relaxed. \nThe Venue:\nThe course will be held in our very own studio which is set within the grounds of Old Barn Nurseries\, South of Horsham. Our studio is a light\, airy and spacious\, and just a couple of minutes walk from the Nursery’s cafe where you can purchase and enjoy your lunch during the break in the middle of the day. Alternatively\, you can bring a packed lunch with you and enjoy it in the Studio. \n\nTickets:\nEarly Bird Ticket £100\nStandard Ticket £115\nTickets include all materials\, expert tuition and refreshments. \nDate\, Time & Venue:\nSaturday 19th September 2026\n10.00am – 3.00pm\nSussex Garden School Studio\, at Old Barn Nurseries\, Dial Post\, Nr Horsham\, RH13 8NR \n\nWhat happens next?\nOnce you have booked\, you will receive an email confirmation – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \nNear your course date you will receive another email giving directions and any joining instructions – please check your junk folder if you haven’t received anything. \nOther Natural Dye & Craft Courses at Sussex Garden School\nWant to learn more? Join our Natural Dye – Sumptuous Silk course here. \nA whole range of craft courses are available at the Sussex Garden School\, each led by a specialist artisan in their field. You find details of all our craft courses here.
URL:https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/courses/a-beginners-day-of-natural-dyeing-cotton-2026/
LOCATION:Sussex Garden School Studio\, Old Barn Nurseries\, Old Barn Nurseries\, Dial Post\, RH13 8NR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Colourful Planting Design - Understanding a Gardener's Palette
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our talented designer Rachel Owens 2026 garden workshop series. These workshops will teach you everything you need to know about creating the garden you have always dreamed of. \nThis course explores the way colour is used in the garden and how we can create our own unique planting pallets by understanding the relationships between different combinations. \nThe morning will start with creating a personal colour wheel from paint samples and playing with the relationship between certain colour combinations. We will work through colour selections to include analogous\, harmonious\, complementary\, split-complementary\, triadic schemes. \nAfter lunch we will look at the way these relationships can work outdoors and how these combinations can be used to select plants for a scheme. We will look at examples by working garden designers and see how their ideas have adopted these schemes. Once we have analysed the chosen examples\, we can start to think about what colour combinations we would like to transfer to our own gardens. \nSubjects Covered:\nPainting pallet work using different colour combinations \nExploration of established colour combinations \nExploration around colours and how this could relate to plants \nExamples of existing planting schemes \nWays to use colour theory to start planning our own spaces \n \nThe Venue:\nOur 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. \nBy the end of the day you will have:\n· A broader understanding of the colour wheel and the way colours interact with each other \n· An understanding of the different colour schemes and colour relationships \n· An insight into how these colour relationships can relate to plant choice \n· A beautiful colour palette to work with in future planting schemes. \nThe Group:\nRachel 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. \nWho are the workshops for?\nThis course is for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of colour in the garden. It is a fun day where we will explore the many ways that colour can be used and how this can help us make plant choices for our own gardens. No experience is needed in art or plants just enthusiasm and a love of colour! \nThe day will be class based and may be a bit messy so please bring an old t-shirt to protect your clothes. \nWhat’s Included?\nAn engaging talk with demonstrations\, from a gardening expert.\nRefreshments \nTutor:\nRachel Owen is a designer with 30 years’ experience\, working from concept through to build. \nAlongside her background in horticulture and design\, in recent years she has focused on urban forestry and the protection of trees in the landscape\, promoting resilience and longevity. She has recently completed an MSc in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry and manages the health of urban trees within Sussex daily. Rachel is also part of a Community Interest Company creating a large-scale land-based Centre for Resilience in East Sussex. This project will be a flag ship for agroecological farming\, resilience planting and support environmental regeneration and land stewardship. \nRachel has a passion for soil health\, plants\, our relationship with the landscape\, and tailors her teaching to suit learners from beginners to professionals. \nTickets:\nEarly Bird Ticket: £62\nStandard Ticket: £69 \nWorkshop Overview:\nSunday 20th September 2026\n10am – 3:30pm\nSussex Garden School Studio\, at Old Barn Garden Centre\, Dial Post\, Nr Horsham\, RH13 8NR \n\nWhat Next?\nOnce 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.\nShortly 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. \n\nGardening Series by Rachel Owen\nGardening Workshops by Rachel happen throughout the year at the Sussex Garden School Studio (RH13 8NR) and pre-booking is essential. These small-group sessions\, led by expert gardener Rachel\,  cover essential skills to help your garden thrive—whether it’s choosing trees\, planting design for future climates\, making the most of difficult garden spaces or the art of planting design. Check out Rachels courses in 2026: \nHow to choose the best trees for your garden – Saturday 24 January 2026 \nThe Art of Planting Design – Sunday 22nd March 2026 \nDesign Solutions for Difficult Garden Spaces – Saturday 25th April 2026 \nColourful Planting Design – Understanding a Gardener’s Palette Saturday 6th June 2026 \nPlanting Design for future Climates –Sunday 21st June 2026
URL:https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/courses/colourful-planting-design-gardeners-palette/
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