Pruning summer fruit tree

Practical Gardening Skills
2 April 2025 to 26 August 2026

Introducing a series of courses focusing on practical gardening skills. Designed by Head Gardener, Tom Brown and led by the expert team of West Dean gardeners, the courses will take place monthly and run between 1-4pm. The aim is to utilise the beautiful West Dean Gardens to focus on a practical task each month for a hands on learning experience.

Gardening Short Courses

Discover courses in garden design, horticulture and landscaping or improve your gardening skills with our talks and gardening workshops. Learn how to plant, prune and grow your own vegetables, create topiary or design a kitchen garden. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced horticulturist, our expert-led gardening courses will give you the practical skills and knowledge to thrive.

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Practical gardening skills: Seasonal tasks in the kitchen garden

20 May 2026 | West Dean
Places available
Tutor: Tom Brown |
Suitable for all
£83

Practical gardening skills: Growing in a greenhouse

17 Jun 2026 | West Dean
Places available
Tutor: Tom Brown |
Suitable for all
£83

Practical gardening skills: Growing cut flowers

15 Jul 2026 | West Dean
Places available
Tutor: Tom Brown |
Suitable for all
£83

Practical gardening skills: Summer fruit tree pruning

26 Aug 2026 | West Dean
Places available
Tutor: Tom Brown |
Suitable for all
£83