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Planting a Prairie Garden, Large or Small with Juliet Sargeant

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Wednesday 27th September 2023 | 9:00am - 2:00pm

Planting a Prairie Garden, Large or Small with Juliet Sargeant

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
Free 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 27th September, 2023 – Bring our own lunch

Ticket Costs
£79.20 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 at https://sussexgardenschool.com/courses/planting-a-prairie-garden-large-or-small-september/


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Paul & Pauline McBride,
Sussex Prairies Wild

Morlands Farm, Wheatsheaf Road (B2116),
near Henfield
, West Sussex, BN5 9AT

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