Informative & inspirational events, talks, courses & workshops

The Garden House is a place of energy and inspiration that encourages sustainable living, and where people can learn about horticulture, share information and be creative!

Book now... Garden House Visit to Normandy

Monday 23rd June 2025 - Friday 27th June 2025

We are excited to announce that we are taking a group, via the ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe to visit the gardens of Normandy, including Monet's renowned Giverny garden.

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Plant Botany: 4 session course

Tuesday 4th March 2025 - Tuesday 25th March 2025 | 10:00am - 1:00pm

We have invited Laurie McMillan, a Sussex based professional horticulturist with over 25 years’ experience, to lead this much requested exploration of Plant Botany.

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Spring at the Garden House: 4 sessions

Wednesday 5th March 2025 - Wednesday 26th March 2025

Join us for this practical, hands-on course designed to prepare your garden for the year ahead, giving you a ‘how to’ to demystify pruning, propagation, preparation, planting and planning. .

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Garden House Visit to Knepp Walled Gardens

Wednesday 2nd April 2025 | 10:00am - 12:00am

Can your gardening mindset be changed? Be energised by new and exciting techniques to use in your own garden by joining us for a morning tour of the walled and kitchen gardens at Knepp.

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Floral Drawing in Pastels

Wednesday 9th April 2025 | 10:30am - 4:00pm

We are so pleased to have Debbie Hinks, a Brighton & Hove-based artist and art tutor, return to the Garden House.  Debbie is a brilliant and inspiring teacher for all skill levels.

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Create your own Garden Journal

Tuesday 22nd April 2025 | 10:00am - 4:00pm

Create your own Garden Journal inspired by the blossoming of the garden in spring. Artist Seana Mallen returns to the Garden House for this exciting new workshop.

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Botanical Illustration: 3-session course

Wednesday 7th May 2025 - Wednesday 21st May 2025

3-session botanical illustration course led by professional botanical art tutor, Leigh Ann Gale, and suitable for beginners and improvers.

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The Garden House Tasks for March

Friday 21 March 2025

Weather watching is essential as sunny days can give you a false sense of security – so check night and day time temperatures and ...

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The Garden House Tasks for February

Sunday 9 February 2025

Spring is on its way!  Please bear in mind these tasks are not a comprehensive look at all garden aspects, but relate directly to our ...

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The Garden House Tasks for January

Saturday 11 January 2025

Bear in mind these tasks are not a comprehensive look at all garden aspects, but relate directly to our monthly work in the Garden ...

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