Fiona will give a mesmerising masterclass in transforming found and foraged items, including waste and debris from the West Dean Gardens and the wider estate, into an impromptu and dramatic site-specific botanical installation or piece of land art.
Learn how to set up and care for your own productive vegetable garden with Ria Marshall.
A look at your garden as a whole ecosystem and an introduction to the basic science of your garden to help you succeed in creating a haven for wildlife and a place of beauty.
Benjamin Pope will lead you through the finer details of how to manage and maintain mixed herbaceous borders, using both traditional techniques and contemporary methods to create a soft and natural aesthetic.
Based on his work in the Walled Garden at West Dean as a guide and inspiration, George will cover the principles of growing flowers for cutting and the year-round tasks and techniques to equip you for success at home.
Enjoy a talk by James Crebbin-Bailey about the history of topiary and a practical demonstration on cutting techniques, followed by a hands-on workshop to create your own topiary to take away.
Gain inspiration, top tips and practical experience with a gardening short course or lecture with one of our talented gardening tutors at West Dean.
