The Art and Craft of Gardening at Great Dixter

This year's course is now fully booked. To find out about next year's course which starts in February 2027 please join the waiting list. 

 This course will be led by Edward Flint, Coralie Thomas and experienced members of the Dixter Garden and nursery teams including Fergus Garrett, Michael Wachter, and Michael Morphy. It will help attendees gain an understanding of what is happening in the garden and the specific tasks that are undertaken on a month by month basis. This will include tutorials, seminars, demonstrations and critical appraisal of the garden, as well as question and answer sessions.

Sessions take place once a month, based in the garden, nursery and education buildings. 

Attendees qualify for 1 year’s free entry into the garden for you and a friend and 10% off of plant sales in the Nursery (not online).

Lunch and refreshments are included

Limited low cost bursary places are available on this course. For details please email: education@greatdixter.co.uk