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Lectures

Great Dixter invites a number of external speakers to lecture on a variety of topics, such as plants and gardening, biodiversity and the history of the house. Go to our What’s on page to see a list of all our forthcoming events.

As well as our in-house lecture programme, Fergus Garrett, Head Gardener and Chief Executive of the Great Dixter Charitable Trust visits and speaks at numerous external events during the year.

To enquire about booking Fergus to speak to your group or Horticultural Society, please email [email protected].

During the Coronavirus outbreak 2020/ 21 we hosted a number of online lectures which you can now watch on demand. 

Winter Work at Great Dixter

Winter Work at Great Dixter

In 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic Great Dixter launched a series of online lectures on Zoom. These are now all available to watch online on demand on Vimeo Fergus will look at how the work is planned and prioritised over the Winter, and how the pressure is taken off the spring... Read more

Start: 24th February, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 15th October, 2040 at 12:00am

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Joseph Blick

Location: Online

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Pruning - Part One

Pruning - Part One

In 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic Great Dixter launched a series of online lectures on Zoom. These are now all available to watch online on demand on Vimeo. Fergus will look at a range of pruning tasks in this first presentation on pruning... Read more

Start: 23rd March, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 15th October, 2040 at 12:00am

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Joseph Blick

Location: Online

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Layered planting through the seasons

Layered planting through the seasons

In 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic Great Dixter launched a series of online lectures on Zoom. These are now all available to watch online on demand on Vimeo. Fergus uses current examples from the garden to look at how layered planting at Great Dixter extends the season. Read more

Start: 22nd April, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 22nd April, 2040 at 12:00am

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Catherine Haydock

Location: Online

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Grow fruit and vegetables in pots

Grow fruit and vegetables in pots

In 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic Great Dixter launched a series of online lectures on Zoom. These are now all available to watch online on demand on Vimeo Read more

Start: 14th May, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 14th May, 2040 at 12:00am

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Catherine Haydock

Location: Online

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The Magic of Dixter

The Magic of Dixter

In 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic Great Dixter launched a series of online lectures on Zoom. These are now all available to watch online on demand on Vimeo. Fergus looks at how self-sowers add an additional dynamic element to the layered system. Read more

Start: 27th May, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 27th May, 2040 at 12:00am

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Catherine Haydock

Location: Online

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The Great Dixter Vegetable Garden

The Great Dixter Vegetable Garden

In 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic Great Dixter launched a series of online lectures on Zoom. These are now all available to watch online on demand on Vimeo. Read more

Start: 11th June, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 11th June, 2040 at 12:00am

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Catherine Haydock

Location: Online

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Recipes from the Great Dixter Kitchen

Recipes from the Great Dixter Kitchen

In 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic Great Dixter launched a series of online lectures on Zoom. These are now all available to watch online on demand on Vimeo. Aaron will provide an insight into the history of the Great Dixter Kitchen, which is used to cater for house guests and Symposium attendees as it was in Christopher Lloyd’s time. Read more

Start: 16th June, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 16th June, 2040 at 12:00am

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Catherine Haydock

Location: Online

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Biodiversity at Great Dixter

Biodiversity at Great Dixter

In 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic Great Dixter launched a series of online lectures on Zoom. These are now all available to watch online on demand on Vimeo Fergus will give the background to the biodiversity audit at Great Dixter, explain the process followed and will explore the reasons for such high diversity, especially in an intensively managed flower garden. Read more

Start: 27th June, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 27th June, 2040 at 12:00am

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Catherine Haydock

Location: Online

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Integrating annuals and biennials into your border

Integrating annuals and biennials into your border

In 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic Great Dixter launched a series of online lectures on Zoom. These are now all available to watch online on demand on Vimeo. Fergus will study how to use annuals and biennials (including cannas, dahlias, and tender salvias) within the layered system to extend the seasons and add to your seedbank. Read more

Start: 29th July, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 29th July, 2040 at 12:00am

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Catherine Haydock

Location: Online

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Dixter Tricks

Dixter Tricks

In 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic Great Dixter launched a series of online lectures on Zoom. These are now all available to watch online on demand on Vimeo Fergus will look at a snapshot of the garden in September 2020 he will provide insight into his staking techniques as well as editing in the borders and how best to use a notebook. Read more

Start: 28th September, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 28th September, 2040 at 12:00am

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Catherine Haydock

Location: Online

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The making of Great Dixter

The making of Great Dixter

In 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic Great Dixter launched a series of online lectures on Zoom. These are now all available to watch online on demand on Vimeo In this talk Aaron Bertelsen, Great Dixter’s House Manager will show the evolution from Dixter when it was purchased in 1910 by the Lloyd’s to becoming Great Dixter. Read more

Start: 15th October, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 15th October, 2040 at 12:00am

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Catherine Haydock

Location: Online

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  • Pottery Demonstation

    Pottery Demonstation

    Come along and watch Alex O’Reilly throwing pots on a kick wheel. 27-28th August 2022, 11am-4pm in the Great Barn. Free to attend.

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    Pottery Demonstration

    Come along and watch Alex O’Reilly throwing pots on a kick wheel on Sunday 24th July, 11am-4pm in the Great Barn. Free to attend.

  • Basket weaving demonstration

    Basket weaving demonstration

    Sussex Basketmaker Christiane Gunzi will be demonstrating willow basket weaving in The Great Barn. Visitors are very welcome. 24-25th September 2022, 11am-4pm. This is a free event

  • Hop picking at Great Dixter

    Hop picking at Great Dixter

    Melvin Smith will be on hand in the Great Barn talking about Hop Picking and showing some of the tools that were used in the process. 3rd-4th September, 11:45 and 2:30. This is a free event

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  • Opening times

    Opening times

    Great Dixter House & Gardens are now open from Tuesday - Sunday and bank holidays. There is no need to prebook tickets online. The Gardens & Shop & Cafe are open between 11am - 5pm The House is open between 12 noon - 4 pm Great Dixter Nursery opens daily from 9am - 5pm Dogs are not allowed in the gardens or house except for Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs. Please see our accessibility statement for access within the house and gardens.

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    Pre-booked tickets are no longer required. Please purchase tickets upon arrival from the kiosk. We ask that visitors to the House and Shop continue to wear face coverings and maintain a respectful social distance.

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  • The Nursery

    The Nursery

    The Nursery was started by Christopher Lloyd in 1954, specialising in plants he deemed garden-worthy. We remain a small, personal and professional nursery.

  • How to find us

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  • Visit the Nursery

    Visit the Nursery

    Whilst the House & Garden are now closed for the season, our fantastic Nursery is still open. Between November 2021 - April 2022, The Nursery is open: Monday - Friday 9am-12:30 and then reopens 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Saturday - 9am - 12:30 Sunday (closed) There is no entrance charge.

  • Cafe

    Cafe

    The Loggia cafe is now closed for the season but will re-open on the 29th March. The cafe serves a delicious range of home-made lunches, snacks, hot and cold drinks and cakes, all freshly cooked here at Dixter. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available. Please inform staff if you have any special dietary requirements or allergies and they will endeavour to help.

  • Christopher Lloyd

    Christopher Lloyd

    Great Dixter was the home of gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd (1921-2006), who developed it into a hub of ideas and connections that spread out across the world.

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  • Shop

    The Great Dixter Shop is located next to the Nursery and stocks a large range of garden tools, books, and gifts, as well as wooden items such as hurdles and benches, handmade at Great Dixter.

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