The Garden House | Workshops, courses & garden visits, Brighton, Sussex

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!

**COVID update: As the Garden House studio is a relatively small space and for the safety of all, we have reduced the number of participants in our workshops. We would also prefer participants to have had double/triple vaccinations, or to take a Lateral Flow Test before joining the group (we have some available if needed). Thank you for your understanding.

Do follow us on Instagram @Gardenhouse – each day we post an image from the garden to lift your spirits.

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Book now... Design or Revamp the Smaller Garden

Wednesday 6th July 2022 - Thursday 7th July 2022

2-day Workshop plus an introductory Zoom call. Our aim is to inspire you to create a really beautiful outdoor space, focussing on both hard landscaping and planting.

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Learning by Doing: 6-session practical course

Wednesday 18th May 2022

This course is designed for those new to gardening – learn the basics, have fun and be inspired in a friendly and informal environment.

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Be Inspired by Colour: 1-day Workshop

Thursday 19th May 2022

Be inspired by ideas both new and traditional as you explore the use of colour in your garden and create eye-catching planting combinations.

Fully booked

Plant Fair – Spring into Summer!

Saturday 21st May 2022 - Thursday 19th May 2022 | 11:00am - 4:00pm

Plant Fair, Charity fund-raiser, and a chance to visit to the unique Garden House, one of Brighton’s secret gardens...

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Three-day visit to Suffolk and Essex, 29-31 May

Sunday 29th May 2022 - Tuesday 31st May 2022

Knowing how much we all love to visit and be inspired by other people’s gardens, the Garden House is back on the road, with a plant and garden-filled trip to Suffolk and Essex.

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Fermentation Made Easy

Tuesday 16th August 2022

Fermented foods are incredibly good for your health, taste fantastic and are pretty expensive to buy in shops. So why not learn to make your own?

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May in the Garden...

1 Tidy and clear the lawn of debris, leaves and vegetation, even dead grass can be raked away to make room for new growth to access the sunlight
2 In dry weather water early and late to get the most out of your water, collecting and recycling water where possible
3 Remember to open greenhouse vents and doors on warm days, damp down greenhouse on hot days to increase humidity and deter red spider mites
4 Harden off half-hardy plants, leave them outside during the day and bringing them back under cover at night for 7 to 10 days before planting outdoors
5 Start planting out summer bedding towards the end of this month in warmer parts of the country
6 Plant up your outdoor pots and summer hanging baskets, but keep them in a greenhouse or porch for a few weeks to establish, before putting them outside
7 Start sowing runner, dwarf and climbing French beans digging in a good amount of compost or well-rotted farmyard manure to encourage growth
8 Check plants regularly for pests paying close attention to shoot tips as well as the underside of leaves which can attract various pests