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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Seed sowing
21 February Brocton Leys, Staffordshire ST17 0TX Looking at different seeds and requirements and sowing them individually in prepared compost or outside in the garden. The spring course consists of 9 weeks of classes from 10am until 1pm (1 day a we...
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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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Plant problems and diseases
28 February Brocton Leys, Staffordshire ST17 0TX Looking at reasons why plants fail and caused of certain diseases. The spring course consists of 9 weeks of classes from 10am until 1pm (1 day a week). Payment of £150.00 for the duration of the cour...
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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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Cuttings and pricking out
07 March Brocton Leys, Staffordshire ST17 0TX Exploring different plant material for taking plant cuttings and pricking out seedlings. The spring course consists of 9 weeks of classes from 10am until 1pm (1 day a week). Payment of £150.00 for th...
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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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Growing projects
14 March Brocton Leys, Staffordshire ST17 0TX Discussion of personalised projects The spring 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 ...
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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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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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