Courses in the West Midlands

An introduction to beekeeping
27 July

Daylesford 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...
An introduction to scything
16 August

Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG

This one day course is run by countryman Clive Leake, who provides all the necessary instruction on how to set up the scythe, choice of blades for your specific application, sharpening, technique and...
An introduction to beekeeping
06 September

Daylesford 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...
An introduction to beekeeping
07 September

Daylesford 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...
Saving seeds
12 September

 Brocton Leys, Stafford, ST17 0TR

Exploring the importance of saving your own seed and which methods to use to be successful. The winter course consists of 9 weeks of classes from 10am until 1pm (1 day a week). Payment of £150.00 for...
Soil
19 September

 Brocton Leys, Stafford, ST17 0TR

Researching basic soil science together with a management programme to improve the soil so as to grow healthy and productive crops. The winter course consists of 9 weeks of classes from 10am until 1p...
Grow your own: Autumn gardening
20 September

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.. Autumn: Planning leaf vegetables and a winter gl...
Mulching and green manures
26 September

Brocton Leys, Stafford, ST17 0TR

Looking at the importance of incorporating green manures and mulches into an organic vegetable growing system. The winter course consists of 9 weeks of classes from 10am until 1pm (1 day a week). Pay...
Introduction to autumn foraging
27 September

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 ...
Compost
03 October

Brocton Leys, Stafford, ST17 0TR

Understanding the role compost has in an organic system and exploring how to make up a compost heap. The winter course consists of 9 weeks of classes from 10am until 1pm (1 day a week). Payment of £1...
Hen keeping
04 October

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, through to augmenting your flock. Find out tips on gardening alongsi...
Planning and planting a garden
10 October

Brocton Leys, Stafford, ST17 0TR

Learning all that is required to create a balanced organic garden. The winter 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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