• Learn how to grow crops in pots on our Great Dixter reader day

Join Aaron Bertelsen, Great Dixter’s gardener-cook, to learn the tips and techniques of successfully growing crops in pots

Pots and containers are the mainstay of many gardens when it comes to flower displays or potted herbs near the kitchen door. But with a little planning, you can grow a feast of kitchen garden crops from fruit, such as blueberries, to exotic veg, such as aubergines all in pots and all within a confined space – be it a small courtyard or a compact balcony.

Great Dixter’s gardener-cook, Aaron Bertelsen has refined what he grows in a whole selection of containers and is now passing on his experience in a Gardens Illustrated reader day at Great Dixter, which will coincide with the publication of his latest book Growing Fruit & Vegetables in Pots

(published by Phaidon).

On the day you’ll learn more about what crops to best grow in pots and tips on cultivation, harvesting and cooking. Whether you are new to grow-your-own and keen to try some different ideas, or a more experienced grower interested to expand the selection of crops you grow to maximise on space, you’ll find the day informative and inspiring. Following his workshop, Aaron will serve you a home-cooked lunch, making the most of early season pickings. You’ll also have the opportunity to tour Great Dixter’s world-famous gardens just as spring emerges into full glory, and buy plants from the nursery at a 10 per cent discount. Aaron will have copies of Growing Fruit & Vegetables in Pots to sign and sell to guests on the day.

EVENT DETAILS

Price £85 per person

Date Monday 23 March, 2020.

Venue Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex TN31 6PH.

Programme

10am Arrival and coffee

10.30am Talk with Aaron Bertelsen on growing in pots

12 noon Lunch in the Great Hall

1.30pm Guided tours of Great Dixter gardens

2.45pm Book signing and book sales

3pm Opportunity to visit the Plant Nursery with 10% discount on plants

Tickets and directions will be sent out prior to the event. Places are limited so booking is essential. Please advise us of any dietary requirements or accessibility queries when booking.

TO BOOK

Online gardensillustrated.com/events-and-offers Tel 0871 230 7156†

Calls to this number from a BT landline will cost 13p per minute plus network extras. Call from mobiles and other providers may vary. Overseas readers should call +44 115 896 0368.

Gardens Illustrated reserves the right to change any element of any event due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.