Growing better sweet peas – garden talk with Roger Parsons

Gardening lectures and talks

Ref: SGT13097

Location: West Dean
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About this course

Would you like to grow better sweet peas? Join specialist grower, Roger Parsons, for an afternoon lecture. He will explain the differences between the surprisingly wide range of types of sweet peas and will take you through the different methods of producing young plants and will debunk a few myths along the way.

Course Description

Specialist grower, Roger Parsons, will explain the differences between the surprisingly wide range of types of sweet pea, explaining which are most suitable for different situations to enable you to grow sweet peas successfully. He will take you through the different methods of producing young plants and will debunk a few myths along the way. The closely-related annual Lathyrus species will be introduced, in a talk that should appeal to those growing for garden decoration and cutting for the house, cut flower sales or their local flower show. Roger will draw on his extensive knowledge and experience of growing sweet peas to answer any remaining questions. Seeds will be available from the National Collection of Sweet Peas and other Lathyrus.

TIMETABLE

1.30pm–1.45pm: Arrival and registration at West Dean College

2.00pm: Talk in Old Library with Roger Parsons

3:30pm: Talk ends with afternoon tea and biscuits at the College, followed by time to wander around West Dean Gardens (gardens close at 5pm)

Timetable

For timetable information please refer to 'About this course'.

Course Materials

What students need to bring

  • Notebook and pen, should you wish to take notes

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

Tutors

Roger Parsons

Roger is a very experienced and passionate grower, exhibitor, speaker and judge of Sweet Peas.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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