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Come and be inspired by the beautiful expanses of grasses and colourful flowers at Sussex Prairie Gardens.
With illustrated talks and planting exercises, Juliet will explain how to design similar schemes for your own garden.

Whether you have a large or small space, the natural, relaxed and wildlife-friendly planting style of Sussex Prairies can be achieved with the right combination of plants and colours.

Subjects covered:
What is prairie planting and what are the benefits?
Maintenance of a prairie style planting scheme
The best plants for that winning prairie style
How to combine the plants, even in a small area

Includes:
Free garden entry
Refreshments on arrival
Illustrated handouts
Paper and drawing equipment
Step-by-step guidance

You will achieve:
An understanding of prairie style planting and its suitability for your garden
The best plants to achieve prairie planting
How to design a prairie style scheme

Venue
Sussex Prairie Gardens is the largest Prairie style garden in the UK; a ‘mecca’ for anyone who loves the soft, informal style of naturalistic planting and the billowing textures of ornamental grasses.
Morlands Farm Wheatsheaf Road, Henfield BN5 9AT

Tutor:
Juliet Sargeant is a multi-award-winning garden designer. She has been delivering entertaining and informative workshops and courses for more than 15 years.

Date
Wednesday 28th June 2023 9am to 2pm – Bring your own lunch

Ticket Costs
£82.50 RHS Membership
£89 Early Bird (first 5 non-RHS tickets sold)
£99 Standard Ticket

What next?
Once you have booked, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail.

About 2 weeks before your course, you will receive another email, giving directions and any joining instructions – please check your junk mail if you haven’t received anything.

Book your place with Juliet at https://sussexgardenschool.com/courses/planting-a-prairie-garden-large-or-small-june/

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