We are offering some great short training courses in 2025. Check out these listings and click on the links for full info and to book tickets.
Apple tree pruning with Apple Tree Man - Sun 9 March April
Learn how to prune apple trees with Lynsey Payne, experienced horticulturalist and owner of Apple Tree Man. |
Getting Started with No-Dig for Growers - Tue 1 April
A stand-along course on the fundamental principles and practices to get you going in commercial No-Dig growing. |
Irrigation for Small Farms and Market Gardens - Wed 23 April
A stand-along course on the fundamental principles and practices to get you going in commercial No-Dig growing. |
Oyster Mushroom Cultivation - Thurs 5 June
Have a look at a professional oyster mushroom growing system and learn how to grow your own with Down to Earth Mushrooms. |
Compost, compost teas and plant feeds - Tue 10 June
This is a practical course on making high quality compost, compost teas and plant feeds. Beginning with some theory around soil and the needs of plants we will be out in the field making compost, teas and feeds. |
No-Dig Techniques, Tools and Principles - INTERMEDIATE
Sat 30 August
A deeper dive into no-dig in the market garden. Based on up-to-date theory and practices, we will look at applying no-dig principles from seed to harvest. |
Harvesting, storing and preserving vegetable crops Tue 9 Sept
A practical, hands-on course detailing what to do with your produce. With knowledge from experienced market gardeners at Taybank Growers Cooperative, we will look how to harvest, store and preserve a range of vegetables. |
Agroforestry and Trees on Small Farms - Wed 17th Sept
We will consider the theory and practice of agroforestry systems on small farms and market gardens. |