How does my garden grow? A beginner’s guide to a wildlife rich garden Saturday 5 July 2025 with Jane Gleeson

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.

We will look at what it takes to create a garden that works for you, for wildlife and the planet, looking at the principles of ecosystems and how they apply in a garden setting.

• Ecosystem design – and how elements of the garden interconnect
• How to facilitate wildlife and natural predators
• How to build a garden that can adapt to a changing climate and fosters diversity
• How to choose plants for birds, bees, butterflies, amphibians and other wildlife

The course will include a look at some of the features in the West Dean gardens as illustrations of the theory being taught.

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