Introduction into how to make a Pollinator Garden

A ONE DAY COURSE PERFECT FOR HORTICULTURE BEGINNERS OR THOSE WANTING TO START AND EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE INTO PLANTS AND HABITAT CREATION TO ATTRACT POLLINATING INSECTS.

Spend a wonderful day at One Garden Brighton, home of our Stanmer Campus, and learn from our expert Plumpton College Horticulture tutors, to learn new skills on understanding the planning and process to make a pollinator garden.  

This course looks at basic garden creation based on food sources and species specific habitats.

Your tutor will focus on the four Steps to Creating a Pollinator-friendly Garden

1. Provide food -  Larval & Nectar food sources

2.  Provide water – supply and access

3. Provide shelter – ecosystem creation and protection

4. Safeguard habitat – creation and management.

A THREE DAY COURSE PERFECT FOR HORTICULTURE BEGINNERS OR THOSE WANTING TO START AND EXPAND THEIR PLANT AND GARDENING KNOWLEDGE

Spend a wonderful timne at One Garden Brighton, home of our Stanmer Campus, and learn from our expert Plumpton College Horticulture tutors, to learn new skills on understanding the principles and practices of growing vegetables.

This course looks at the soil, the timings, seed selection and planting for the amateur gardener.

·         The best way to plan the layout of a vegetable plot

·         The requirements for growing vegetables

·         Crop rotation

·         Varieties of vegetables to suit the size of plot

·         Planning for successional planting

·         Soil preparation

·         Focus on soil structure and soil science

·         Crop planting and protection

·         Problems associated with growth and how to prevent pests and diseases

·         Harvest times and methods

Our Stanmer Campus is the home of One Garden Brighton. You will be working from our specially designed teaching and workshop spaces nestled within the newly reinvented Stanmer walled garden. Visit onegardenbrighton.com to find out more.

A ONE DAY COURSE PERFECT FOR HORTICULTURE BEGINNERS OR THOSE WANTING TO EXPAND AND GROW THEIR PLANT AND GARDENING KNOWLEDGE 

Spend a wonderful day at One Garden Brighton, home of our Stanmer Campus, and learn from our expert Plumpton College Horticulture tutors, to learn new skills on making your own compost. 

Making your own compost is a great way to bring environmentally friendly habits into your busy lifestyle. This one day workshop will give you an introduction into using your food and garden waste to create an excellent compost to help improve your garden soil.   

During this one day workshop you will learn: 

• What can be used to start creating your own compost 
• Techniques to creating a healthy and strong compost 
• The benefits of making and using your own compost 

A day workshop to enjoy with friends and family or meet likeminded people.  

Our Stanmer Campus is the home of One Garden Brighton. You will be working from our specially designed teaching and workshop spaces nestled within the newly reinvented Stanmer walled garden. Visit onegardenbrighton.com to find out more. 

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PLANTS AND GARDEN? 

Spend a wonderful day at One Garden Brighton, home of our Stanmer Campus, and learn from our expert Plumpton College Horticulture tutors, to learn new skills on plant propagation. 

This one day workshop is perfect for beginners in horticulture or those wanting to grow their planting skills.  

During this one day workshop you will learn: 

• Simple ways to take cuttings, sow and grow seeds effectively 

By propagating at home, you can save money on the purchase of seeds each year, and bring more colour and variety to your space.  

A day workshop to enjoy with friends and family or meet likeminded people. 

Our Stanmer Campus is the home of One Garden Brighton. You will be working from our specially designed teaching and workshop spaces nestled within the newly reinvented Stanmer walled garden. Visit onegardenbrighton.com to find out more. 

Making Planter for small scale Veg & Herb growing

A ONE DAY COURSE PERFECT FOR HORTICULTURE BEGINNERS OR THOSE WANTING TO START AND EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE INTO PLANTS AND MAKING AN AREA FOR GROWING VEGETABLES AND HERBS.

Spend a wonderful day at One Garden Brighton, home of our Stanmer Campus, and learn from our expert Plumpton College Horticulture tutors, to learn new skills on understanding the planning and process to make a wooden planter for basic kitchen herbs and vegetables.  

This course looks at basic garden planter building using correct tools and selecting the right wood for the job. There will also be instruction on basic herb and small veg growing to get you started.

Your tutor will guide you through all the basic steps for building this planter ready to take home the same day.

The focus areas will be:

WOOD SELECTION

CORRECT TOOL USAGE

LINING MATERIALS

SEED SELECTION

GROWING MEDIUM

FEEDING AND CARE