How to make a Pollinator Garden

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.

Facilities

One Garden Brighton

The recent restoration of the walled garden has been managed by Plumpton College. One Garden Brighton is the home of the college’s horticultural centre of excellence, a space for training and education. The campus buildings are nestled within the walls itself and you will see students designing, planting and maintaining the grounds as a showcase for innovation.

One Garden Brighton is place for everyone, a garden made for people. We are a part of our local community; a place to connect, improve wellbeing and discover something new. We support local producers, people and nurture local networks focused on enriching all who visit.