01 February 2012Hedgelaying (on a saturday in February, date to be confirmed) John Savings, national champion and widely respected teacher of hedgelaying, will pass on his expertise during this one day course. By the end of the day you will be able to admire your own section of laid hedge, completed using the age old techniques and hand tools. Cost: £100 including warm winter refreshments and a hearty lunch. Contact: Sarah 01608731656 On the farm at Daylesford, Nr Kingham, Gloucestershire, GL56 0YG |
17 February 2012Grow Your Own: February Gardening Are you new to vegetable growing? Or are you taking on a new allotment, growing new crops, or just want to take your skills to another level? The Daylesford courses focus on core principles of designing a growing space, preparing the site, crop selection, sowing seed, propagation and pest avoidance. The February course covers essential preparations for the year ahead; moving and siting perennial herbs, fruit and vegetables; early sowings: lettuce, salads, brassicas, rocket and radish; crop protection techniques; and tool care. Cost: £30 including refreshments, course notes and a free tray of plant plugs. Contact Sarah: 01608731656 In the Kitchen Garden, Daylesford Farm, Nr Kingham, Gloucestershire, GL56 0YG
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16 March 2012Grow Your Own: March Gardening Are you new to vegetable growing? Or are you taking on a new allotment, growing new crops, or just want to take your skills to another level? The Daylesford courses focus on core principles of designing a growing space, preparing the site, crop selection, sowing seed, propagation and pest avoidance. The February course covers planning a rotation and sowing schedule for successful propagation; suggestions for makeshift propagators for starting off plants; and techniques for this month’s focus crops: parsnips, potatoes, onions, celeriac and salad brassicas. Cost: £30 including refreshments, course notes and a free tray of plant plugs. Contact Sarah: 01608731656 In the Kitchen Garden, Daylesford Farm, Nr Kingham, Gloucestershire, GL56 0YG
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30 March 2012Grow Your Own: March Gardening Are you new to vegetable growing? Or are you taking on a new allotment, growing new crops, or just want to take your skills to another level? The Daylesford courses focus on core principles of designing a growing space, preparing the site, crop selection, sowing seed, propagation and pest avoidance. The February course covers planning a rotation and sowing schedule for successful propagation; suggestions for makeshift propagators for starting off plants; and techniques for this month’s focus crops: parsnips, potatoes, onions, celeriac and salad brassicas. Cost: £30 including refreshments, course notes and a free tray of plant plugs. Contact Sarah: 01608731656 In the Kitchen Garden, Daylesford Farm, Nr Kingham, Gloucestershire, GL56 0YG
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20 April 2012Are you new to vegetable growing? Or are you taking on a new allotment, growing new crops, or just want to take your skills to another level? The Daylesford courses focus on core principles of designing a growing space, preparing the site, crop selection, sowing seed, propagation and pest avoidance. The April course provides a guide to growing organically in small spaces and containers; and best techniques for this month’s focus crops: peas, lettuce, spring onions, turnips, beetroot and other baby vegetables. Cost: £30 including refreshments, course notes and a free tray of plant plugs. Contact Sarah: 01608731656 In the Kitchen Garden, Daylesford Farm, Nr Kingham, Gloucestershire, GL56 0YG
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27 April 2012Hen Keeping Learn what you need to know about keeping hens in your garden; from choosing the right breed, housing, sighting your run, feeding, through to augmenting your flock. Find out tips on gardening alongside your free-range hens! Cost: £30 including refreshments, course notes and a free box of eggs. Contact Sarah: 01608731656 In the Kitchen Garden, Daylesford Farm, Nr Kingham, Gloucestershire, GL56 0YG |
04 May 2012Introduction to Foraging Come for a walk on the Daylesford Farm and learn basic foraging tips before enjoying nature’s bounty from the hedgerows, fields and woods. Pick a few delicious ingredients and see a demonstration on how to cook them. Cost: £30, including refreshments and a taster of the foraged bounty. Contact Sarah: 01608731656 In the Kitchen Garden, Daylesford Farm, Nr Kingham, Gloucestershire, GL56 0YG |
25 May 2012May Gardening Are you new to vegetable growing? Or are you taking on a new allotment, growing new crops, or just want to take your skills to another level? The Daylesford courses focus on core principles of designing a growing space, preparing the site, crop selection, sowing seed, propagation and pest avoidance. The May course will cover how to plant up the summer season glasshouse for maximum productivity and build climbing structures for peas, beans and squash. Learn best techniques for this month’s key crops: cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, chillies, chard and beans. Cost: £30 including refreshments, course notes and a free tray of plant plugs. Contact Sarah: 01608731656 In the Kitchen Garden, Daylesford Farm, Nr Kingham, Gloucestershire, GL56 0YG
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08 June 2012Kitchen Garden, Daylesford Farm, Nr Kingham, Gloucestershire, GL56 0YG Local apiarist Tanya Hawkes will guide you through the theory, equipment and bee handling skills necessary to manage your own colony of bees. This course will provide enough of an overview and the co... |
09 June 2012How to get started in beekeeping Local apiarist Tanya Hawkes will guide you through the theory, equipment and bee handling skills necessary to manage your own colony of bees. This course will provide enough of an overview and the confidence to make your own first steps in beekeeping. Cost: £100 including refreshments, a light lunch and course notes. Contact Sarah: 01608731656 In the Kitchen Garden, Daylesford Farm, Nr Kingham, Gloucestershire, GL56 0YG
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