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The most in-depth plant courses on the internet to keep your garden spectacular 365 days of the year.
The complete Jimi Blake collection: 8 courses, 12 monthly masterclasses, and a bonus in-person lesson at Hunting Brook. From the award-winning plantsman, author, gardening teacher, and creator of Hunting Brook Gardens, Ireland's largest private plant collection.
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Every day of the year should feel exciting in your garden
That's the idea behind everything I do at Hunting Brook.
Does this sound familiar?
March-May
Daffodils, tulips, and a burst of spring colour. The garden feels alive.
June
Things start to go quiet. The spring stars are gone. The summer plants haven't taken over yet. Everything goes green.
July-August
A few summer perennials show up, but the borders feel sparse. You're watering, weeding, and wishing it looked better.
September
Some colour returns briefly — then it all collapses.
October-February
The garden disappears. You stop going outside. You wait for spring to come around again.
You're losing 8 months of your garden every year. It doesn't have to be that way.
A garden shouldn't peak for three months and then go quiet.
It shouldn't go flat between spring and summer. It shouldn't lose its magic when the heatwave ends.
At Hunting Brook, I've spent 30 years learning how to keep a garden alive every single month: from the first hellebores in February to the last exotic flowering in October, right through the structure and stillness of winter.
The best gardens keep their magic going all year long.
It's about what you feel when you step out of the garden. The feeling of walking outside, and there's always something happening: something flowering, something emerging, something to notice.
Most gardens lose this excitement in a few months. They have a moment, then they don't.
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The Ultimate Guide To Plants Sale is everything I teach about how to keep your garden in that vibrant, alive state all year round.
Every monthly masterclass. Plus, a day with me at Hunting Brook, so you can see it in person and enjoy a special lesson from me.
This is the most complete version of my teaching I've ever put together, and it’s available at a 50% discount for a limited time only.
Our Courses
With detailed courses for every season, as well as tips and tricks along the way, you'll get everything you need to keep your garden vibrant all year long.
Beauty in Decay
Journey into the forgotten beauty of garden decay - where spent blooms, weathered stems, and fading foliage reveal nature's most enchanting secrets.
€97 Included in Bundle
12 Lessons
1 Hour
Captivating Containers
Discover the secrets of year-round container beauty – from selecting the right plants to maintenance techniques for enduring splendor.
€97 Included in Bundle
29 Lessons
3.6 Hours
Glorious Combinations
Jimi's unique combinations of flowers, colours and foliage
€97 Included in Bundle
30 Lessons
4 Hours
Propagation Secrets
Learn the best propagation techniques from Jimi.
€97 Included in Bundle
35 Lessons
6.5 Hours
Awesome Autumn
While many gardeners neglect Autumn, you can stand out by adapting Jimi’s Autumn techniques.
€97 Included in Bundle
23 Lessons
8 Hours
Sensational Summer
Let your garden embrace the sun’s warmth
€97 Included in Bundle
22 Lessons
6.5 Hours
Spring it On
Make sure your garden looks the absolute best with our ‘Spring It On’ course.
€97 Included in Bundle
27 Lessons
5 Hours
Winter Wonderful
Discover how to create all-year interest in your garden, even in the winter months.
€97 Included in Bundle
26 Lessons
7 Hours
50+
Hours of Content
20,000+
Happy Students
40+
Years of Expertise
100%
Student Satisfaction
Masterclass Offers
With detailed courses for every season, as well as tips and tricks along the way, you'll get everything you need to keep your garden vibrant all year long.
January Masterclass | A Beautiful Obsession
In this Masterclass, Jimi will take you through some of the new and most exciting plants in his collection at Hunting Brook Gardens and show you how he incorporates them into his creative planting schemes.
€20
Self-Paced
1.5 Hours
February Masterclass | Late Winter - Early Spring In the Garden
Early in the year is an important time in the garden when Jimi shares some of his exciting plans for the year ahead.
€20
Self-Paced
1.5 Hours
March Masterclass | Gardening as the Climate Changes and Wild Flower Meadows
Jimi created an amazing sand garden at Hunting Brook where he grows plants few people thought would thrive on the foothills of the Wicklow mountains!
€20
Self-Paced
1.5 Hours
April Masterclass | If You Go Down to the Woods Today
Every garden has light and shade - and Hunting Brook is no different. In April’s Masterclass, Jimi shares how he creates spectacular shade borders including the best plants to use and how to maintain a garden in shade throughout the year.
€20
Self-Paced
1.5 Hours
May Masterclass | Extending the Seasons of Interest in the Shade Garden and Summer Propagation
May’s Masterclass is all about how Jimi creates a dazzling show of colour and foliage in the garden at Hunting Brook with the use of an extensive pallet of plants.
€20
Self-Paced
1.5 Hours
June Masterclass | Early Summer Colour - Ordinary Plants Doing Extraordinary Things
Jimi will show you how you can grow ordinary plants and create spectacular displays for the month of June. He’ll also share how he keeps the show going well into autumn with clever succession planting!
€20
Self-Paced
1.5 Hours
July Masterclass | Colour In The Mid Summer Perennial Border
You’ll learn how to use to a wide-ranging palette of plants for harmony and flow to create that ‘wow’ factor in your garden. Jimi loves to encourage his class to be brave and try something different.
€20
Self-Paced
1.5 Hours
August Masterclass | Full Bloom and The Exotic Garden
The class includes lots of practical tips on propagation, plant selection, deadheading, feeding, and extending the seasons.
€20
Self-Paced
1.5 Hours
September Masterclass | Salvias and Dahlias
With Ireland’s largest collection of Salvia, Jimi gives us an in-depth look at the best Salvias (and Dahlias) – how to grow them and what to grow them with.
€20
Self-Paced
1.5 Hours
October Masterclass | Extending The Interest In The Garden Into Autumn And Winter
Jimi will talk us through the latest flowering perennials to use in sunny and shady areas of the garden, and the best flowering bulbs for this time of year.
€20
Self-Paced
1.5 Hours
November Masterclass | Autumn Colour With Leaves, Seed Heads and Berries
Together, we’ll celebrate Autumn’s rich and vibrant colours in leaves, bark, and berries that all carry the garden through the winter months.
€20
Self-Paced
1.5 Hours
December Masterclass | Jimi's Favourite Gardens and Beauty From his Travels Around the World
In December’s Masterclass, Jimi will share his favourite gardens and nurseries - what makes them special, the people who care for them, and the plant highlights.
€20
Self-Paced
1.5 Hours
Included In Your Learning Package
Choose a bonus experience with Jimi for free. Either a day at Hunting Brook for a special lesson or a one-on-one call with Jimi.
A Day At Hunting Brook Gardens
Spend an afternoon at Jimi's 20-acre garden in Co. Wicklow. Walk through the borders with him. Ask your questions face-to-face. See in person what you've been studying in the course. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided.
A special summer lesson from Jimi Blake
Wed, 12th August, 2pm - 4:30pm
Walk and talk with Jimi through the garden
Q&A time for your specific garden questions
Perfect if you can travel to Ireland and want the full Hunting Brook experience.
Limited to first 50 members. STILL AVAILABLE.
15-Minute One-to-One Call With Jimi
Book a private 15-minute video call with Jimi to get direct advice on your garden. Bring your photos, your plant lists, your challenges. Get answers from the man himself.
Private 15-minute video call with Jimi
Plant recommendations for your conditions
Scheduled at a time that suits you
Usually costs €250+. Now included in your program
Perfect if you can't make it to Ireland but still want direct access to Jimi's expertise.
Limited to first 50 members. STILL AVAILABLE.
The only plant course that provides online and offline lessons, along with garden access and direct personal access to your tutor.
Learn The Same Techniques Used At Hunting Brook
Meet Your Instructor
Learn From Ireland's Most Celebrated Plantsman
I created Hunting Brook Gardens in Co. Wicklow over 30 years ago. Today it's home to Ireland's largest private plant collection, 20 acres of borders, woodland, sand garden, and exotic planting that draws visitors from across Europe and North America.
I've taught over 20,000 gardeners through my online courses. I've been featured on the BBC, The Guardian, Gardeners' World, and RTÉ. I speak at major gardening events around the world. I've written a bestselling book, A Beautiful Obsession.
But the truth is, all of that comes from one obsession: keeping a garden alive every single day of the year. Not in theory. In real harsh conditions. In real soil. With real plants that don't always do what the labels say.
This program is everything I've learned about year-round gardening over decades. Every course. Every masterclass. Plus a day with me at Hunting Brook. All at a never-before-seen price for those who wish to learn.
His achievements include:
Best-selling author of "A Beautiful Obsession"
International speaker at major gardening events worldwide
TV personality featured in the BBC, The Guardian, The Telegraph and more
Mentor to 20,000+ gardeners through his programs and courses
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.
Joyce Fitzpatrick
5
"I've learned a lot about propagation, about placing a plant, and about keeping a continuous show of flowers and colours in the garden. I would strongly recommend this to all gardeners, whether you're a beginner gardener or a more experienced gardener"
Barry Murphy
5
"I've learned so much about plants. Whether you're a gardening professional or a beginner gardener, this course is really for everyone. It is so much fun.
Philip Holoway
5
"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."
Yvonne Leavy
5
"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."
Marie Arnold
5
"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."
Petra Sturgon
5
"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."
Paula McWaters
5
“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.”
Denis Cotter
5
“Hunting Brook is the best teaching venue in the country”
Carol Ann Klein VMH
5
"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"
Chris Beardshaw
5
“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.”
Monty Don OBE
5
"Hunting Brook is a garden that is endlessly beguiling and however many times you visit it, you always find something new."
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Why this is different from anything else
Most gardening resources teach you a single season or a single topic. This teaches you the whole year, to keep your garden thriving every single day.
Free Content
YouTube, Instagram, blogs
No structure
Conflicting advice
No personal access
Generic recommendations
You're on your own
Garden goes flat 8 months a year
Other Online Courses
€100-€300 per course
One season or topic only
Limited duration
No personal access
Generic for big audience
Watch and hope
Single-season teaching
The Ultimate Guide To Plants Sale
€229 for all of Jimi’s knowledge
8 courses covering the full year
12 monthly masterclasses
Bonus in-person lesson with Jimi
Real conditions, real plants
Year-round system you can apply
A garden alive every day of the year
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
Everything inside the Ultimate Guide To Plants
Every item below is available separately. Here's what it would cost you to buy them individually.
THE 8 COMPLETE COURSES
VALUE
Spring It On
27 lessons · 5 hours · Your garden at its gorgeous best
€97
Sensational Summer
22 lessons · 6.5 hours · Garden at absolute peak flowering
€97
Awesome Autumn
23 lessons · 8 hours · The season most gardeners ignore
€97
Winter Wonderful
26 lessons · 7 hours · New plants that match the winter weather
€97
Glorious Combinations
30 lessons · 4 hours · The combinations that give Hunting Brook its exuberance
€119
Propagation Secrets
35 lessons · 6.5 hours · Complete propagation system from Hunting Brook
€119
Captivating Containers
29 lessons · 3.6 hours · Keep your containers flourishing with seasonal beauty
€97
Beauty In Decay
12 lessons · 1 hour · Discover the raw beauty most gardeners walk past
€49
THE 12 MONTHLY MASTERCLASSES
VALUE
January: A Beautiful Obsession
New and exciting plants from Jimi's Hunting Brook collection
€20
February: Late Winter, Early Spring In The Garden
Jimi's exciting plans for the year ahead
€20
March: Gardening as the Climate Changes & Wild Flower Meadows
The sand garden and thriving in challenging conditions
€20
April: If You Go Down to the Woods Today
Spectacular shade borders and year-round shade garden maintenance
€20
May: Extending Seasons in the Shade Garden & Summer Propagation
Dazzling colour and foliage with an extensive plant palette
€20
June: Early Summer Colour: Ordinary Plants Doing Extraordinary Things
Spectacular displays and clever succession planting
€20
July: Colour in the Mid Summer Perennial Border
Wide-ranging plant palette for harmony, flow, and that wow factor
€20
August: Full Bloom and The Exotic Garden
Propagation, deadheading, feeding, and extending the seasons
€20
September: Salvias and Dahlias
Ireland's largest Salvia collection — how to grow them and what to grow them with
€20
October: Extending The Interest Into Autumn and Winter
Best flowering perennials and bulbs for sunny and shady spots
€20
November: Autumn Colour With Leaves, Seed Heads and Berries
Rich and vibrant autumn colours that carry the garden through winter
€20
December: Jimi's Favourite Gardens and Beauty From His Travels
The gardens and nurseries that inspire Jimi most around the world
€20
THE BONUS IN-PERSON EVENT
VALUE
Special In-Person Lesson at Hunting Brook Gardens
Small-group lesson with Jimi · Walk the gardens · Ask your questions in person
€250
TOTAL VALUE
If purchased separately: 8 courses + 12 masterclasses + in-person event
€1262
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Option A & B contains bonus experiences reserved for the first 50 joinees. Once the spots are full, you can choose Option C with only the course, however the price remains the same.
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