Weed and pest control within the organic regime
15 June 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... |
Mediterranean tapas
15 June Abbey Home Farm, Burford Road, Cirencester GL7 5HF A fuse of flavours from Spanish, Greek and Turkish cookery using fresh and seasonal ingredients to create a medley of vegetarian dishes. With Fiona Elwell Cost £65. Contact 01285 640441 or email hila... |
Beekeeping weekend
15 June Troed y Rhiw Farm, Llwyndafydd, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 6BY An introduction to the principles of beekeeping over the course of a weekend. The course focuses on beekeeping the natural way and will cover: the colony and how it works; the hive and beekeeping ‘ye... |
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... |
Living in harmony with honeybees
21 June Waltham Place, Church Hill, White Waltham, near Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 3JH This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in the honeybee, and beekeepers wishing to explore natural forms of bee husbandry are most welcome. In light of the declining vitality of the honeybee,... |
Macrobiotics
21 June Abbey Home Farm, Burford Road, Cirencester GL7 5HF The Macrobiotic diet focuses on developing a personal awareness around which foods are right for you, based on fresh, seasonal and organic produce, simply and carefully prepared. By adopting certain ... |
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... |
Cafe salads
22 June Abbey Home Farm, Burford Road, Cirencester GL7 5HF The cafe is famous for its wonderful salads, mainly gluten and dairy free, fresh, colourful and very seasonal. If you have ever wondered how our salads are prepared each day, this is the morning you ... |
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... |