Herbs and wildlife
11 May Wortley Hall Walled Garden, South Yorkshire, S35 7DB Tips for growing useful herbs for the kitchen, for medicine, for liquid feeds. Lots of ideas for attracting beneficial wildlife, and how to plan effective companion planting. Also introduces the topi...
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Weed and pest control within the organic regime
18 May 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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Growing fruit
18 May Wortley Hall Walled Garden, South Yorkshire, S35 7DB Exploring the range of fruit crops and their suitability to your garden. Planting, cultivation and pruning methods. Pest and disease prevention, harvesting and storage methods. We have both new and o...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Planning the veg-growing area
29 June Valerie's Veggies and Plants, Feliz, Ginns Road, Stocking Pelham, Herts SG9 0JD This is for anyone who wants to grow veg and/or fruit, in an allotment, a city, rural, coastal, or roof-top garden or a smallholding. Particularly useful for smallholders as mistakes in planning can ...
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Introduction to organic growing
06 July 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...
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Creating fertile soil - the organic way
13 July 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...
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Weed and pest control within the organic regime
20 July 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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