{"title":"Courses at Perch Hill","description":"\u003cp\u003eThroughout the year Sarah Raven holds a series of courses and workshops at her home in Perch Hill. Book yourself in for a gardening course with Sarah herself or learn from some of the leading voices in floristry and horticulture at one of our courses with guest speakers. Reserve your spot today on one of these small-group sessions where you'll meet other friendly gardeners and together you can absorb the beauty of the Perch Hill gardens and the lessons Sarah has learned there over many years. We can't wait to meet you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-year-full-of-pots-with-sarah-raven-at-perch-hill-farm-east-sussex","title":"A Year Full of Pots with Sarah Raven at Perch Hill","description":"\u003cp\u003eCome and enjoy a day of learning, plus having the whole place to yourselves with a smallish group of people at Sarah's home, Perch Hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is based on Sarah's book, A Year Full of Pots, which is all about containers at Perch Hill Farm of which there are currently 380, huge, large and small. Together with Josie, head gardener at Perch Hill, she tests and trials a great range of container plants year on year and has done now for 10 years. Sarah starts by taking you through her colour theory, moving onto recipes for pots for all times of year using her favourite container plant choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s with tulips and wallflowers in spring or dahlias, annuals and perennials for summer and autumn, the day is jam-packed with ideas for pots for any site and situation, grand or small, sun or shade. You’ll get it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis course is taught by Sarah Raven with assistance from Josie Lewis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a lecture with slides format, with some practical demo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will also get a course hand-out covering all the information Sarah teaches on the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is held at Sarah's home - Perch Hill Farm, Brightling, Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe day lasts from 10:00 until 4pm including tea\/coffee on arrival, (from 10am for 10.30 prompt start)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sarah Raven","offers":[{"title":"Thursday 24th September","offer_id":57657937002879,"sku":"600199-24\/09\/2026","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/4619\/4815\/files\/600355_1.jpg?v=1780319441"},{"product_id":"a-year-round-colour-garden-at-perch-hill-farm","title":"The Kaleidoscope Garden – Planting for Colour and Flowers Through Every Season with Sarah Raven at Perch Hill","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003eColour changes everything in a garden. It lifts the spirits in winter, brings excitement in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003espring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand creates the abundance and generosity that make a garden feel truly alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW155171637 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003eThis day explores how to create a succession of colour,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003escent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand interest through every season, using the plants, combinations and techniques that have shaped Perch Hill over decades. From long-lasting, divinely scented tulips and show-stopping alliums to repeat-flowering roses, sweet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003epeas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand spectacular dahlias,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003eyou'll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ediscover the hardworking varieties that keep a garden singing from January to December.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW155171637 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003eSee these ideas brought to life on a tour of the gardens and learn practical skills and seasonal techniques in the afternoon with Josie, Head Gardener at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003ePerch Hill, who will demonstrate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003ehow to grow sweet peas up a teepee, take cuttings, and stop mildew in its tracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW155171637 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003eThis is passionate, life-enhancing gardening;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003eit's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155171637 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso simple, adaptable and can work for you. Sarah has made the garden central to her life - this course shows you how you can too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW155171637 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis course is taught by Sarah with assistance from Josie, her head gardener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a lecture with slides format, with some practical demos with Josie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will also get a course hand-out covering all the information Sarah teaches on the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is held at Sarah's home - Perch Hill Farm, Brightling, Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe day lasts from 10:00 until 4pm including tea\/coffee on arrival, (from 10am for 10.30 prompt start)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sarah Raven","offers":[{"title":"Friday 25th September","offer_id":57658038255999,"sku":"600377-25\/09\/2026","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/4619\/4815\/files\/600377_1.jpg?v=1780319823"},{"product_id":"grow-your-own-cut-flowers-with-sarah-raven-at-perch-hill-farm-east-sussex","title":"Grow Your Own Cut Flowers with Sarah Raven at Perch Hill Farm, East Sussex","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003eFew things are more rewarding than stepping into the garden and picking armfuls of flowers for the house. This day is all about how to make that a reality, with expert advice drawn from decades of growing,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003etrialling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand harvesting cut flowers at Perch Hill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW46759474 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003eLearn how to create a cutting garden that provides flowers from March to November, with practical guidance on everything from seed sowing and propagation to soil preparation, mulching,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003estaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand succession planting.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003eWe'll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecover the most productive hardy and half-hardy annuals, biennials, sweet peas,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003etulips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand other bulbs, as well as the techniques that help maximise flowers in any space, large or small.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW46759474 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46759474 BCX0\"\u003eSee these ideas brought to life in the garden and discover how to grow, harvest and condition flowers for the longest possible vase life, filling your home with months of beautiful bouquets and buckets of homegrown abundance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW46759474 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis course is taught by Sarah with assistance from Josie, her head gardener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a lecture with slides format, with some practical demos with the Perch Hill gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will also get a course hand-out covering all the information Sarah teaches on the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is held at Sarah's home - Perch Hill Farm, Brightling, Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe day lasts from 10:00 until 4pm including tea\/coffee on arrival, (from 10am for 10.30 prompt start)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sarah Raven","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday 23rd September","offer_id":57658700824959,"sku":"600095-23\/09\/2026","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/4619\/4815\/files\/600095_8.jpg?v=1780319541"},{"product_id":"dahlia-day","title":"Perch Hill Dahlia Day - 30 years of growing and breeding dahlias","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW254431543 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW254431543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW254431543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254431543 BCX0\"\u003eJoin Sarah, Josie and the Perch Hill team for a day immersed in the beauty,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254431543 BCX0\"\u003ecolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254431543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand extraordinary abundance of dahlias at Perch Hill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW254431543 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW254431543 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW254431543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW254431543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254431543 BCX0\"\u003eOver 30 years, dahlias have become one of our greatest passions, inspiring extensive trials, a growing breeding programme and one of the UK's most exciting collections. 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