What You'll Learn
Garden Legends on Jimi Blake
Here's what the biggest names in gardening had to say about Jimi, after being mesmerised by what they saw at Hunting Brook.
"Hunting Brook is a garden that is endlessly beguiling and however many times you visit it, you always find something new."
Monty Don OBE
Presenter, Gardeners' World | Best-Selling Author | Editor
“What a real joy to discover both a treasure where the individual exotic plants excite and a collection that is both sensitively and imaginatively composed. All sculpted and tended by a gardener who positively overflows with enthusiasm.”
Chris Beardshaw
Garden Designer | Speaker | Author | Presenter
"To lovely Jimi, words fail me for once. Thank you for being such a huge inspiration and such a giggle. You make me love plants twice as much and all over again"
Carol Ann Klein VMH
Gardening Expert | Author | Presenter
“Hunting Brook is the best teaching venue in the country”
Denis Cotter
Celebrity Chef | Author | Owner, Café Paradiso
“A taste for the exotic, a sense of adventure and a willingness to experiment has inspired a devoted plant-hunter to transform 20 acres of Irish farmland into lush garden to showcase his impressive collection. His approach is adventurous, exotic, naturalistic and experimental.”
Paula McWaters
Country Living Magazine
A Question From Jimi
What Our Students Say
Still wondering if Jimi's program is really that good? Well, our former students have a lot to say about it.
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FREE MASTERCLASS: Garden 365
Want to catch a glimpse of Jimi's enormous plant knowledge? This FREE 30-minute Masterclass is an introduction to Jimi's philosophy on creating a year-long interest in your garden. Join him as he introduces you to his favourite plants in Hunting Brook.
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Jimi with his students at Hunting Brook Gardens
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Jimi Blake is a self-proclaimed “Plantaholic”, a Gardening Consultant, International Lecturer, Author of "A Beautiful Obsession", and Visionary Creator of Hunting Brook Gardens.
He developed a passion for gardening at a very young age from his mother and was formally trained at the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin as a horticulturist.
Not soon after, Jimi was appointed Head Gardener at Airfield Gardens in Dundrum, Dublin at a young age. There, he gained notoriety when he resuscitated a large Victorian garden to its former glory, enabling the public to rediscover and enjoy a lost gem.
After 12 years at Airfield, he bought 20 acres of land not far from where he was born and established the Hunting Brook Gardens which gained popularity among gardening legends and hobbyists alike. Today, he spends his time innovating new ideas at Hunting Brook and continues to develop his vision in new directions, always pushing the boundaries of his knowledge.
Hunting Brook has become a perennially popular educational space for students, volunteers, allotment holders and visitors and is now known as Ireland’s most exciting and fascinating garden.
When he's not sowing seeds or propagating plants at his garden, you can see him sharing his knowledge to horticulture students and gardening enthusiasts through online courses and workshops, often engaging internationally renowned gardeners as guest speakers, as well as giving lectures at various gardening events.
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WORLD'S LEADING PLANT EXPERT SPILLS THE SECRET...
CREATE A GARDEN THAT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR
Even in the harshest winter months & uninspiring autumn days
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30 Minutes
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SPECIAL BONUS
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40+ Years
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1. How to plan your Borders efficiently
I'll teach you why you should start planning early, why you should be ruthless with selection, what questions you need to ask while planning, and how you can use labeling to manage the whole process stress-free.
2. Understanding 'Garden Flow' and how to take care of it
Imagine walking through your garden, seeing the lovely repetition of flowers, plants linking together, matching colour schemes and suddenly your eyes stop to catch a plant or a group of flowers that don't fit in with what you're doing. That's what I call 'Garden Flow', and in this Masterclass, I'll teach you how you can have a flowing garden.
3. How to select plants for Propagation
Learn how to choose which plants to propagate, which plants to buy for next year, and how to do this process efficiently.
4. Why you should Think Back to Plan Ahead
Sometimes, if you want to move forward, you have to take a step back first. That's true for gardening as well. I'll teach you why you must look back at the previous seasons and the previous year to properly plan for the next season or year.
5. How to make gardening much more exciting
If you start to get bored of watching the same flowers, it's time to make some changes. Gardening should never be boring. If it feels that way, you're doing something wrong. There are so many amazing plants to work with. If you have plants that you find beautiful but still, you've grown tired of seeing them, there's nothing wrong with getting rid of them.
6. How to find good Pollinator Plants
One of the most important questions you need to ask is, "What are the best insect-friendly plants in my garden?". You'll learn why you should find more pollinator-friendly plants and how.
7. How to 'Keep the Show Going' in your garden
I'll teach you why you need to be brave and cut down plants, even if it's in full flower, when it hurts the garden flow. You should have an open mind and be willing to step outside of your comfort zone to try new ideas and new plants. Trust me when I tell you, gardening is so much fun when you do it this way.
8. What are the Long Flowering Plants
Inside this Masterclass, I'll take you on a tour through my garden at Hunting Brook and show you the long flowering plants in my garden, how to select them and how to take care of them.
And so many more valuable lessons...
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Before You Found This Page
Confused. Overwhelmed by all the gardening advice from books, courses and the beautiful plant pictures on Instagram
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As You Read This Now
Hopeful. You feel like there could be a way to simplify all the knowledge out there and convert it into actionable steps to improve your garden.
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Where You'll Be In 30 Mins
Confident. You've seen Jimi's ideas in action. You now know which plants you could use every season to keep an all-year interest in your garden.
The Choice Is Yours
When you step into your garden, how does it make you feel?
Just take a moment and answer it honestly. Do you feel great? Are you happy with how it looks?
You should! That's why we have gardens in the first place.
Or do you feel like there's something missing? Do you think that it could be better?
If you don't feel refreshed and energised as you walk through your garden, you're doing something wrong!
Are there times in the year where you're disappointed in your garden? Are you one of those people who believe that gardens are supposed to look good only at certain times of the year?
What if I told you that a great garden will always look beautiful 365 days of the year, no matter what season it is?
Have you lost the excitement in gardening? Do you feel like it has become a chore?
It doesn't have to be this way!
Gardening is one of the most fulfilling activities on this earth and you should be enjoying every moment of it. There are so many amazing plants and so many gardening techniques out there that make gardening fun and interesting.
If you feel like you've lost the spark that you once had when you first started gardening, it's high time to take a look back.
Jimi's a skilled, giving teacher, sharing plant expertise eagerly. His gardening's restless and experimental, always exploring and sharing new ideas. Learn about top plant types and creative usage while making lasting friends beyond class.
Philip Holoway
Student & Garden Designer
I took Jimis plant course in 2018, the best thing I ever did. He taught me plant combos, year-round colour, critical eye for change. His passion is infectious, it was marvellous. I'd recommend to others.
Marie Arnold
Student
Can online match in-person? Jimi's videos are great, miss garden scent and Doris/Billy. Huge content, pace control, plant list, and excitement with new varieties. Jimi's Instagram box openings = magic! Infectious enthusiasm = positive online vibe.
Yvonne Leavy
Student
Jimi Blake, my life-changing teacher, challenges conventional horticultural thinking with his unique approach. With in-depth knowledge, he makes design, propagation, planting, and pruning FUN! You won't find another course like it.
Petra Sturgon
Student & Garden Designer
Barry Murphy
Student
Joyce Fitzpatrick
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