The 2026 Day Course, Weekend Course, Energy Gardening and short afternoon course dates will be released towards the end of the year.
If you would like to receive an email notifying you when they are available to book, please email Nicola at admin@charlesdowding.co.uk
Gardening is often made to sound more complicated than it is, especially with regard to feeding plants and coping with weeds. You’ll feel empowered through understanding the methods you see at Homeacres, which you can then adapt to your own garden.
The weekend course is about understanding the simplicity of no dig methods. You’ll learn how to use that knowledge to garden more efficiently and economically.
Two hours of intensive learning about topics that make such a difference to being successful with your gardening.
There are a number of techniques I use in the garden, which originate from old and mostly forgotten knowledge.Some are backed up by quantitative evidence, and others not. Largely because we do not yet have tools to measure many forms of energy.
Especially in water, and that’s why I draw upon the teachings of Viktor Schauberger. I search for ways to draw more positive energy into my garden, to help my plant growth to be strong and abundant. I share them with you on this course day.
I’ve often found that what is nowadays called science, does not explain many things I observe and wish to know more about. Such as understanding the state of health, as something more than absence of disease.
I can't recommend this course highly enough. We are just starting our new allotment plot and building it entirely around the no dig method. Charles Dowding's online course has been absolutely amazing. It provides clear, step-by-step explanations for everything, which has been perfect for us. It has given us both the practical skills and, just as importantly, the confidence we needed to progress with our project. It's an invaluable resource for anyone looking to start their own no dig journey.
As a relatively newbie to the vegetable garden I found myself mega motivated to make the most of my small garden. Amazed at the wealth of knowledge laid down in this book and I for one will be glued to it. First job a small greenhouse, then we’re off!!
This is the 3rd time of buying Charles’ no dig calendar and, as always, I can’t wait for February to start sowing. That’s how good it is! The photos are so inspiring and the information gives you complete confidence to not only give it a go, but succeed! The layout means you’re unlikely to miss anything and I especially value the overview at the back which allows you to go straight to the vegetable you’re interested in and see which months you can sow and how many times during the year you can sow. In this way there is always something ready to plant. There is a wealth of other really useful information besides when to sow. I would highly recommend the calendar for anyone who wants to grow no dig veg on any scale.
