Ref: S1H36197
An overview of seasonal tasks in the kitchen garden, including planting, sowing and creating supports. It’s a busy time in the Kitchen Garden. We will give you an overview of the management of this area, highlighting the key seasonal tasks. You will then be asked to participate in the sowing of seeds, planting out young plants and creating supports using hazel and bamboo canes, specifically for the growing of vegetables.
This selection of seasonal afternoon courses has been put together by our Head Gardener to offer an opportunity for students to experience a hands on learning environment in the vast range of horticulture that’s available at West Dean Gardens. Each course will include an overview of the subject and a practical demonstration, followed by mentored time where you can ‘get your hands on’ and directly experience the task at hand.
All of the topics will directly relate to the activities at West Dean, in real life situations, with students safe in the knowledge that our Gardens Team will be on hand to ensure that you become confident and proficient at the task, to enable you to carry out the activity at home with more self-assurance. View all courses in our Practical Gardening Series.
Please arrive at West Dean College Student Welcome at 12.50, for the session which will run from 1-4pm.
Half Day Timetable
Students arrive 12.50pm (meet at the Student Welcome desk)
Course starts -1pm
Course finishes - 4pm
Having worked at RHS Wisley Gardens, latterly running the plant and vegetable trials, Tom then moved to become Head Gardener at nearby Parham House for nearly ten years. Tom joined West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in May 2019 to head up the garden team and manage the impressive Kitchen Garden, Cut Flower Garden, extensive fruit collection and 13 large, Victorian Glasshouses – along with the College Grounds and Arboretum.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
