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:
Biodiversity study day (New for 2025!)
This study day led by Fergus Garrett and ecologist Andy Phillips will examine how the way we garden at Great Dixter is helping to create a local hotspot of biodiversity and will help participants to understand how to garden in a way that promotes species richness and diversity. The day will include an illustrated lecture and an…
4 August 2025 10:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
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…
18 August 2025 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…
1 September 2025 10:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
Growing and integrating summer bedding for late season interest
Introducing summer bedding to your borders is an excellent way to extend your garden’s season, maintaining interest and colour into the autumn. At Great Dixter we grow summer bedding plants from seed as well as using tender perennials and hardy subtropical plants to keep the display going. This day will teach you how to choose and grow summer bedding from…
8 September 2025 10:00 am – 4:00 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, Northiam, TN31 6PH
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…
8 September 2025 1:30 pm – 4:15 pmGreat Dixter House and Gardens, TN316PH
General Symposium-September 2025
Symposium – Saturday 13 September to Saturday 20 September 2025 This is a week-long theory-based, general symposium, the aim being to explain and inspire, with a maximum of 12 attendees. Although theory based, 30% of the time will be spent outside in the garden. Accommodation, meals, as well as transport to and from the hotel every day are…
13 September 2025 12:30 pm – 20 September 2025 8:00 amGreat Dixter House and Gardens, Northiam, TN31 6PH
