*** COURSE DATES FULL for 2019 ***
The courses are presently run from two locations;
They are run on FOUR days throughout the year, to coincide with main seasons of activity in a kitchen garden;
Early Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer and Late Summer,
For the fullest appreciation and understanding of the processes, it is recommended that the all 4 days are completed, though all the days work on a'stand alone' basis and you always will leave full of ideas and inspiration.
As with all good gardening, the work you put into one season, you will reap benefits from in the next. Carrying over the tips and guidance from each session, you will see how, with a little planning, you can be getting the most from your garden throughout the year.
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- MANOR FARM (by request), in the beautiful Candover Valley in Hampshire, and
- COTSWOLD FARM, near Newbury West Berkshire
They are run on FOUR days throughout the year, to coincide with main seasons of activity in a kitchen garden;
Early Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer and Late Summer,
For the fullest appreciation and understanding of the processes, it is recommended that the all 4 days are completed, though all the days work on a'stand alone' basis and you always will leave full of ideas and inspiration.
As with all good gardening, the work you put into one season, you will reap benefits from in the next. Carrying over the tips and guidance from each session, you will see how, with a little planning, you can be getting the most from your garden throughout the year.
- Each lesson will be a full day, starting at 10am and finishing around 4pm. There will be a mixture of practical and theory work in each lesson, varying by season.
- A delicious light lunch will be provided, plus a 'seasonal treat' baked by Polly. (See RECIPE archives to whet your appetite!)
- You will leave each lesson with a handout covering all the topics of the day, plus a great selection of personally chosen seeds, and all the guidance to get them started at home.
Full and further details of course content can be found below
SEE WHAT PREVIOUS STUDENTS HAD TO SAY...
Feedback from Kitchen Garden School Students
‘’ Fantastic Course! I knew nothing and have had great fun sowing seeds, planting, and eating an abundance of veg. Your course has given me the confidence to ‘have a go’ and I have derived such pleasure from not needing to go to the supermarket for veg for a whole summer.’’
'' A huge thank you for a GREAT course. I have learnt so much and it has completely changed the way I think about growing veg..''
‘’Brilliant handouts and good back up on website too. Huge selection of veg discussed and grown. Also useful to learn about the basic science aspects.’’
‘’This course has been totally inspirational. I have learned so much about the whole subject, from the beginning to the end results.’’
‘’There is nothing more exciting than cooking and eating vegetables you have grown from seed. I now know what to plant next year, both in terms of what grows well and where, and what is popular to eat. Many thanks!’’
‘’Very informative and lovely seeing all the progress of the plants throughout the year. Lovely friendly atmosphere throughout. Polly has been very patient and always ready to help!’’
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Course Breakdown.
All dates are for COTSWOLD FARM. Early SPRING Spring into Life The time to make plans & take action.
Late SPRING Growing Up & Moving Out Managing your youngsters!
Early SUMMER The Great Outdoors Time to take it outside..
Late SUMMER The Second Wave Reaping what you sow & looking ahead..
In addition to the above, we discuss a range of topics related to growing, including biodiversity, heritage & heirloom varieties and some (simple!) gardeners botany. You will also leave each lesson with delicious seasonal RECIPES to try at home. PLUS! All your specially selected SEEDS ! Price Per Day: £95.00 Sign up for all 4 days for £350 - save £20 *The interim 'Action Plans' are provided to students who sign up to all 4 days For more INFO or to BOOK your place - |
The joy of bringing in those first early harvests. Here, purple radish.
N.B. NOT my hands! They are that dirty, but not that hairy!
Sweet peas; unbeatable scent and loved by bees too
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