Summer pruning and propagation
20 June Brocton Leys, Stafford, ST17 0TR Exploring summer pruning of apple trees and shrubs in the garden and the propagation of plant material. The summer course consists of 9 weeks of classes from 10am until 1pm (1 day a week). Payment of... |
Grow your own: June gardening
21 June Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG Are you new to vegetable growing? Or perhaps you want to take on a new allotment, grow new crops and varieties, or take your skills to another level... This course covers managing your established cr... |
All about seeds
22 June Valerie's Veggies and Plants, Feliz, Ginns Road, Stocking Pelham, Herts SG9 0JD Anyone interested in growing their own veg, herbs or flowers, needs to be able to germinate seeds of different species and varying physical characteristics. This course provides an overview of common... |
Visit to an organic garden
27 June Brocton Leys, Stafford, ST17 0TR The summer course consists of 9 weeks of classes from 10am until 1pm (1 day a week). Payment of £150.00 for the duration of the course is required beforehand. The option of attending individual class... |
Planning the veg-growing area
29 June Valerie's Veggies and Plants, Feliz, Ginns Road, Stocking Pelham, Herts SG9 0JD This is for anyone who wants to grow veg and/or fruit, in an allotment, a city, rural, coastal, or roof-top garden or a smallholding. Particularly useful for smallholders as mistakes in planning can ... |
Living soil: An holistic perspective
01 July Schumacher College, The Old Postern, Dartington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EA This course is for anyone wishing to understand the alchemy of soil and the pivotal role the soil ecosystem plays in the balance of nature. There will be practical and experiential soil sampling and ... |
Introduction to organic growing
06 July Valerie's Veggies and Plants, Feliz, Ginns Road, Stocking Pelham, Herts SG9 0JD Suitable for those starting to grow veg, fruit or garden plants in a garden, allotment, or on a patio or balcony. Provides an overview of organic practices and how these differ from non-organic. Cove... |
Creating fertile soil - the organic way
13 July Valerie's Veggies and Plants, Feliz, Ginns Road, Stocking Pelham, Herts SG9 0JD A fertile and healthy soil is the priority for organic growers. This course covers the basic techniques for achieving this and compares organic with non-organic methods. Also provides the basic knowl... |
Organic growing and tasting weekend
13 July Troed y Rhiw Farm, Llwyndafydd, Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44 6BY Learn about the principles of organic growing and our increasing need for sustainable agricultural practice in a post-peak oil economic landscape. Using the farm as a working classroom, you will be i... |
Grow your own: Summer gardening
19 July Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG Are you new to vegetable growing? Or perhaps you want to take on a new allotment, grow new crops and varieties, or take your skills to another level... High Summer: Utilising spare growing space to e... |
Weed and pest control within the organic regime
20 July Valerie's Veggies and Plants, Feliz, Ginns Road, Stocking Pelham, Herts SG9 0JD With a changing climate, this can be a challenging task. This course includes theory and demonstrations of a range of techniques used by organic growers. A basic knowledge of organic methods will enh... |
An introduction to scything
16 August Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG This one day course is run by countryman Clive Leake, who provides all the necessary instruction on how to set up the scythe, choice of blades for your specific application, sharpening, technique and... |