Natural beekeeping for beginners
17 May Embercombe, Higher Ashton, nr Exeter, Devon, EX6 7QQ Come and stay at Embercombe in Devon for an inspiring weekend learning about ‘natural beekeeping’ in top-bar hives – a bee friendly way to have bees in your garden with the possibility of your own ho... |
Introduction to permaculture
18 May Abbey Home Farm, Burford Road, Cirencester GL7 5HF Are you ready for practical solutions towards a more sustainable lifestyle? Permaculture uses whole system thinking to consciously create productive environments that mimic the diversity, stability a... |
Natural beekeeping for beginners
31 May Embercombe, Higher Ashton, nr Exeter, Devon, EX6 7QQ Come and stay at Embercombe in Devon for an inspiring weekend learning about ‘natural beekeeping’ in top-bar hives – a bee friendly way to have bees in your garden with the possibility of your own ho... |
An introducion to beekeeping
08 June Daylesford Organic Farm, near 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... |
Hen keeping
14 June Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG Learn what you need to know about keeping hens in your garden; from choosing the right breed, housing, sighting your run, feeding, throught to augmenting your flock. Find out tips on-gardening alongs... |
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... |
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 ... |
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 ... |
An introduction to beekeeping
08 July Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG Local apiarist Tanya Hawkes will guide you trought 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... |
Introduction to summer foraging
12 July Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG Come for a walk on the Daylesford Farm and learn basic foraging tips to enjoy nature's bounty from hedgerow, river, meadow and wood. Discover and pick flavour intense herbs like wild garlic and wood ... |