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Discover the joy of gardening and floral design in Sussex with our hands-on workshops. These engaging sessions provide an opportunity to connect with nature while learning essential skills in cultivating seasonal blooms and arranging romantic garden-style florals. Led by experienced horticulturist/florist Bea Andrews, the workshops cater to all skill levels, offering insights into sustainable practices and the beauty of British flowers. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, join us in creating stunning arrangements and enhancing your gardening knowledge amidst the picturesque backdrop of Sussex. Embrace your creativity and nurture your green thumb in a welcoming and inspiring environment.
This course runs over two separate days, allowing you to choose how much you’d like to learn about the floristry basics of creating your own wedding flowers.
DAY 2 shifts to venue decorations for both the ceremony and reception, with beginner-friendly designs that are easy to recreate.
This class will cover a useful selection of different skills you need to maintain and prolong a beautiful garden throughout the main growing season.
Part 4 of a series of practical, hands on gardening workshops, run over 4 separate days throughout the key months of the growing season.
Where: Pitfield Barn Flowers, West Sussex
When: Friday 17th October 2025 10am-12pm
Cost: £55
Spend a morning learning about the benefits of saving your own seeds, from sustainability to preserving your favourite plants year after year. This session will cover practical advice on timing and collection techniques of different plant seeds across the seasons, as well as which varieties are best to save fresh each year. You’ll also gain useful tips on seed care and storage to ensure the best germination rates. To finish, we’ll take a walk through the autumn flower fields, where you’ll have the chance to collect a variety of seeds to take home and grow in your own garden next season.
Using foam-free, sustainable methods we will guide you through the process of creating a seasonal bowl arrangement for your table.
Step-by-step guide to creating a hand tied, seasonal bouquet. Learn how to create a beautiful, hand-tied bouquet using seasonal, locally grown cut flowers.
Step-by-step guide to creating a hand tied, seasonal bouquet. Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to create a beautiful, hand-tied bouquet using seasonal, locally grown cut flowers.
This class will focus on one of our main spring tasks, propagating new plants from seeds, cuttings and division.
Learn how to grow annuals and perennials from seed, cuttings, and division to create a beautiful, productive garden.
This course is perfect for anyone looking to grow a year-round, productive cut flower garden on a domestic scale - whether for personal enjoyment or to share with others.
Learn about the principles of rose pruning, how to care for different types of roses and gain confidence in maintaining a variety of flowering shrubs in your own garden.
