Welcome to the Sussex Garden School

Get to know your garden better!

Join award-winning garden designer and experienced plantswoman,

Juliet Sargeant for fun & informative garden days.

Choose from our wide range of talks and courses at different

Sussex garden venues.

“With our Easy Garden Courses & Have-A-Go Gardening Days, you will feel inspired, enthused and equipped, to make the most of your garden space.”

Courses

Our Latest Courses

Our ‘Easy Garden Courses’, ‘Have-A-Go Gardening Days’ and ‘Garden Knowledge Boost Talks’ are a great way to learn more about your garden.

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Who are we?

Award-winning designer and TV presenter, Juliet Sargeant has 20 years of experience in delivering entertaining & informative garden talks & workshops.

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Where you can learn

We have chosen inspirational Sussex garden venues, to give you lots of ideas and a great day out.

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Gift Vouchers

Our wide range of garden talks & courses make a great gift for garden lovers and foodies. Treat your friends and loved ones with a gift voucher that they can reclaim against any event.

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Upcoming Courses & Talks

pressed flower material fresh flowers

Pressed Flower Art for Beginners. Join the craft trend and learn to create your own personalised art from flowers that you have harvested and prepared yourself.

April 10 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Pitfield Barn Flower Farm
Chalkers Lane
01273 831511
Preparing and Planting Garden course

As the days get longer and warmer, mid spring is the time to prepare your beds and young plants, to give you the best chance of having a garden full of colour throughout the summer. Join professional gardener Jenny for our April Practical Garden Focus Day and learn the skills and techniques needed to enable you to do all the important garden jobs in the garden in the month ahead.

April 17 @ 9:45 am - 3:00 pm

East Chiltington, East Sussex
East Chiltington
United Kingdom

Join expert weaver Theresa Sundt for a day of colour and weaving, and learn how to turn a handful of coloured fabrics into a uniquely vibrant and personal memento.

May 8 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Pitfield Barn Flower Farm
Chalkers Lane
01273 831511

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TESTIMONIALS

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Border Planting

Learn some quick tips for creating a beautiful garden border. Which plants to choose and how to combine them for maximum impact.

All Seasons

Avoid those dreary down-times in your garden. With a few professional secrets you can make your garden interesting all year round.

Prairie Planting

Elegant grasses and colourful prairie flowers can be combined in even the smallest space. Learn how to achieve that enviable look in your own garden.

Low Maintenance

The Holy Grail of gardening….it is possible; with careful planning. Learn how to choose the right plants and design your garden for maximum impact and minimal fuss.

Kitchen Gardens

Learn how to plan and plant your ideal kitchen garden. With lots of tips from her garden at the RHS Hampton Court Show, Juliet will show you how.