Adult Learning Programme
Adult education courses at Great Dixter include study days, week-long Symposia, courses, lectures, and workshops.
Run by Head Gardener Fergus Garrett, as well as other Dixter staff and friends with an intimate knowledge of the garden, they will help people understand the ethos, methods, and plants that are used.
In this section:
Behind the scenes at Great Dixter – June
SOLD OUT Great Dixter is a garden that delights and challenges. Our Behind the Scenes tours provide a special opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of the garden on a day when we are normally closed to the public. You will gain insight into the making of the Great Dixter borders with one of the…
June 24, 2024 1:30 pm – 4:15 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PHMeadow Gardening
Head Gardener Fergus Garrett will lead this Study Day held at Great Dixter House and Gardens. Refreshments and lunch are included, served in the Great Hall and we are offering a 10% discount on plant sales for attendees in the nursery on the day. Discover the secrets of meadows using the marvellous Great Dixter meadows…
July 8, 2024 10:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PHBehind the scenes at Great Dixter – July
Great Dixter is a garden that delights and challenges. Our Behind the Scenes tours provide a special opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of the garden on a day when we are normally closed to the public. You will gain insight into the making of the Great Dixter borders with one of the garden team…
July 15, 2024 1:30 pm – 4:15 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PHBehind the scenes at Great Dixter – August
Great Dixter is a garden that delights and challenges. Our Behind the Scenes tours provide a special opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of the garden on a day when we are normally closed to the public. You will gain insight into the making of the Great Dixter borders with one of the garden team…
August 19, 2024 1:30 pm – 4:15 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PHGardening with subtropical plants
Head Gardener Fergus Garrett will lead this Study Day held at Great Dixter House and Gardens. Refreshments and lunch are included, served in the Great Hall and we are offering a 10% discount on plant sales for attendees in the nursery on the day. Gain an insight into how Fergus and the team use subtropical…
September 2, 2024 10:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PHBehind the scenes at Great Dixter – September
Great Dixter is a garden that delights and challenges. Our Behind the Scenes tours provide a special opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of the garden on a day when we are normally closed to the public. You will gain insight into the making of the Great Dixter borders with one of the garden team…
September 9, 2024 1:30 pm – 4:15 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH