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 – 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…
19 August 2024 1:30 pm – 4:15 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
Gardening 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…
2 September 2024 10:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
Behind 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…
9 September 2024 1:30 pm – 4:15 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
Symposium-September 2024
Symposium – Saturday 14 September to Saturday 21 September 2024
14 September 2024 12:30 pm – 21 September 2024 8:00 amGreat Dixter House and Gardens, Northiam, TN31 6PH
Nursery propagation day
The Great Dixter Nursery team will lead this Study Day held at the Great Dixter Nursery. Refreshments and lunch are included and we are offering a 10% discount on plant sales for attendees in the Nursery on the day. The Great Dixter Nursery will host this day on propagation. You will be taken through each stage…
23 September 2024 10:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
Behind the scenes at Great Dixter – October
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…
7 October 2024 1:30 pm – 4:15 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
