Study Days at Great Dixter Gardens
We are very lucky to be near to Great Dixter, the home of the late Christopher Lloyd, where he cultivated some of the most daring and beautiful gardens in the country.
Their Head Gardener, Fergus Garrett, continues Christopher's work, and in between tending to the grounds, he hosts some extremely popular study days for keen gardeners: they are accessible, informal practical, to help you get real results with your garden. We have teamed up with Great Dixter for a Gardening Study Break, which offer guests of The George in Rye a special accommodation rate when you attend one of their events.
Here are some upcoming events.
Choosing and Using Good Plants
Monday 1st November 2010
From the thousands of plants you might be tempted to grow in your garden, how do you select the superior ones Which give the best flowers, foliage, or have a longer season? With his insight into the Royal Horticultural Society's system of Award of Garden Merit, Fergus Garrett explains the critical process of separating the good from the bad and the merely mediocre.
The Great Dixter Christmas Fair
Sat & Sun, 27th and 28th November 2010
Great Dixter is delighted to announce our Christmas Fair which will take place in the Great and Yeomans Halls, surrounding barns and out buildings. With an opportunity to see the garden in winter then warm yourself by an open fire in the house.
Preparing Your Border for Spring and Summer-The Practicalities
28th March 2011
Fergus will show you how to cut down, split and replant perennials, thin out self-sowers, pruning, composts and working in the rain without ruining the structure of your soil. Essential winter maintenance work will be covered on this very practical orientated day. Refreshments and lunch included.
Nursery Propagation Days
Monday 12th September 2011
The nursery at Great Dixter will host a day on propagation. You will be taken through each stage from making your own compost, to taking cuttings, sowing seeds, splitting perennials and looking after potted plants. Places are limited to 12 for this study day but further dates will be available. Refreshments and lunch included.
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The Garden Study Break at The George is priced at the following rates:
- for Monday events: dinner, bed and breakfast rate of £155 per room for a Superior room (based on two sharing), £185 for a Luxury room and £200 for a Junior Suite; a discount of £25 per room for single occupancy. The rate includes a spend of up to £50 per couple in the restaurant for dinner.
The courses at Great Dixter are £100-125 per person, bookable and payable direct to Great Dixter - please call on 01797 252878 or see their website for more details. This price includes refreshments, lunch, and 10% off plants in the nursery on the day.
