The health benefits of connecting with plants are undeniable: not only are we breathing cleaner air, but research suggests that the more time we spend in the company of plants, the more resilient our mental health. On top of that, designing a garden that’s capable of growing our own food provides a sustainable alternative to supermarket reliance, and the rewards of cultivating green spaces using just a little bit of patience and imagination are plentiful.

No matter the size of your green corner of the world - or your budget - this afternoon masterclass packed with practical design skills led by landscape designer, Royal Horticultural Society ambassador and presenter on BBC’s Gardeners World, Adam Frost, will enable you to not only better understand your garden, but also empower your creativity to make the most of your garden now.

Doing away with complicated concepts and industry jargon, he will take you through the fun, innovative steps you can take to either spruce up your window box or redesign your entire garden. You will learn how to create a beautiful garden based on what you want most from your green space, using tools that are easy to get hold of - even in the current climate.

This family-friendly masterclass will equip you with a toolkit of practical design principles that unpacks the creative process, so you come away with renewed inspiration and invaluable advice on transforming your garden (or windowsill!) into an uplifting space that nourishes your body and mind.

Sink your hands into soil and reap the exciting rewards of your labours.

Course Content

How the garden design process actually works
Getting started: putting good design principles into practice
Understanding your garden and what you want from your space
Advice on planting design

This course is for ...

Anyone interested in gardening - no prior experience required
Anyone looking to understand the fundamentals of garden design and how to implement them in their own space

You will be sent a link to the online workshop 2hrs before the start time of 5.30pm (BST).

Tutor Profile

Adam Frost is an award-winning garden designer, presenter and Royal Horticultural Society ambassador. He has won seven RHS Chelsea gold medals for his garden design, and is a presenter on both the BBC’s Gardeners’ World and the BBC’s coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Shows. He is the author of the book How to Create your Garden: Ideas and Advice for Transforming your Outdoor Space.

You will be sent a link to the webinar 2hrs before the start time of 5.30pm (BST).

Course Details

Date: Tuesday 28 September 2021
Time: 5.30-7.30pm (BST)

5.30pm BST | 6.30pm CEST | 09.30am PDT | 12.30pm EDT

This masterclass is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, please use this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.

You will be sent a link to the webinar two hrs before the start time. Please email masterclasses@theguardian.com if you have not received the access link within one hour of the scheduled start time.

All Guardian Masterclasses are fully accessible but please contact us at masterclasses@theguardian.com if you have any queries or concerns.

Full course and returns information on the Masterclasses website

Getting the most out of your garden: A practical garden design workshop