Creating fertile soil - the organic way
16 February Valerie's Veggies, 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...
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Sun Hive Workshop
23 February Rachel Carson Centre (in the grounds of Emerson College), Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JX The Sun Hive (Weissenseifener Haengekorb) forms the core of the Natural Beekeeping Trust's commitment to bee guardianship. Based on an ingenious combination of skep baskets made of rye straw and wood...
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Weed and pest control within the organic regime
23 February Valerie's Veggies, 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...
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Bread making
27 February The Ormandy Centre, Waltham Place Farm, Church Hill, White Waltham, Berkshire SL6 3JH Waltham Place Chef, Adrian, explains the basics of bread making and will teach you how to make a variety of breads including Ciabatta, Sour dough and Rye. In the afternoon we move on to the delights ...
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Home grown organic food 52 weeks of the year
02 March Valerie's Veggies, Stocking Pelham, Herts, SG9 0JD This is an intensive course, suitable for those with experience of growing. Covers in detail, the practical work and facilities needed for achieving a year-round supply of home grown food. T: 01279 7...
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Sun Hive Workshop
09 March Rachel Carson Centre (in the grounds of Emerson College), Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JX The Sun Hive (Weissenseifener Haengekorb) forms the core of the Natural Beekeeping Trust's commitment to bee guardianship. Based on an ingenious combination of skep baskets made of rye straw and wood...
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Introduction to organic growing
09 March Valerie's Veggies, 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...
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Naturalistic gardening
13 March The Ormandy Centre, Waltham Place Farm, Church Hill, White Waltham, Berkshire SL6 3JH Head Gardener, Beatrice Krehl, leads a day to explore the link between garden and nature. The day starts with an introduction to Naturalistic Gardening looking at its history and influences.Tours of ...
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Creating fertile soil - the organic way
16 March Valerie's Veggies, 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...
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Preserving fruit
20 March The Ormandy Centre, Waltham Place Farm, Church Hill, White Waltham, Berkshire SL6 3JH Explore the traditional skill of jam making with Waltham Place Chef, Adrian. Whether berries collected from the hedgerow or a glut of fruit from your garden, Adrian will teach you how to make a range...
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Weed and pest control within the organic regime
23 March 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...
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Composting
27 March The Ormandy Centre, Waltham Place Farm, Church Hill, White Waltham, Berkshire SL6 3JH By popular demand Head Gardener, Beatrice Krehl, has designed a course for those wishing to make their own compost for use in the garden. The day includes tuition on different ways of composting, set...
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