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.
Week-Long Symposia
Started by Christopher Lloyd, Great Dixter has been running Symposia for over twenty five years and owing to the excellent horticultural tuition, many participants return year after year.
Symposia span one week at Great Dixter and offer a rare opportunity for gardeners to learn first-hand with our Head Gardener, Fergus Garrett, and his team. All gardeners and levels of expertise are welcome.
There are 4 Symposia scheduled for 2027 as follows:
Saturday 6 February to Saturday 13 February 2027 – a practical Pruning Symposium
Saturday 29 May to Saturday 5 June 2027 – a theory based, General Symposium
Saturday 11 September to Saturday 18 September 2027 – a practical General Symposium
Saturday 6 November to Saturday 13 November 2027 – a practical Bulb, border design editing and management Symposium
Full details of these courses, and information on how to book, will be available mid November 2026.
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The Art and Craft of Gardening at Great Dixter
Next year’s course is now fully booked. To find out about the following year’s course which starts in February 2028 please join the waiting list. This course will be led by Edward Flint, Coralie Thomas and experienced members of the Dixter Garden and nursery teams including Fergus Garrett, Michael Wachter, George Game and Michael Morphy. It will help…
2 February 2028 9:00 am – 3 January 2029 4:00 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, Northiam, TN31 6PH