Home grown organic food 52 weeks of the year
25 May Valerie's Veggies and Plants, Feliz, Ginns Road, 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. £70 for 1 ... |
Hoeing and weeds
30 May Brocton Leys, Stafford, ST17 0TR Taking a look at weeds and what they tell about the site and how to manage them successfully in an organic system. The summer course consists of 9 weeks of classes from 10am until 1pm (1 day a week).... |
Introduction to organic growing
01 June Valerie's Veggies and Plants, Feliz, Ginns Road, 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... |
Pest and disease management
06 June Brocton Leys, Stafford, ST17 0TR Learn how to detect and identify different pests and diseases and how to manage the outcomes. The summer course consists of 9 weeks of classes from 10am until 1pm (1 day a week). Payment of £150.00 f... |
Creating fertile soil - the organic way
08 June Valerie's Veggies and Plants, Feliz, Ginns Road, 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... |
Beneficial wildlife
13 June Brocton Leys, Stafford, ST17 0TR Looking at friends of organic gardeners and how to encourage them onto the site. The summer course consists of 9 weeks of classes from 10am until 1pm (1 day a week). Payment of £150.00 for the durati... |
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... |
Weed and pest control within the organic regime
15 June 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... |
Summer pruning and propagation
20 June Brocton Leys, Stafford, ST17 0TR Exploring summer pruning of apple trees and shrubs in the garden and the propagation of plant material. The summer course consists of 9 weeks of classes from 10am until 1pm (1 day a week). Payment of... |
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... |
All about seeds
22 June Valerie's Veggies and Plants, Feliz, Ginns Road, Stocking Pelham, Herts SG9 0JD Anyone interested in growing their own veg, herbs or flowers, needs to be able to germinate seeds of different species and varying physical characteristics. This course provides an overview of common... |
Visit to an organic garden
27 June Brocton Leys, Stafford, ST17 0TR The summer 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 option of attending individual class... |