I give these information-packed afternoons through different seasons – two hours of intensive learning about topics that make such a difference to being successful with your gardening.

Curriculum

2.00pm to 4.30pm, includes refreshments.

We start with a propagation in early spring, and I come back to this in late summer as well, because propagation is ongoing from February to October.

Making compost is such a key skill and, whilst teaching day courses, I notice the fascination with how to do it successfully. This is an opportunity to look in detail at the various methods I use, and which you can employ according to the size of your garden, and materials available.

Another topic which elicits much curiosity is succession planting – having seeds and plants ready to pop in the ground at the right time, mostly during the summer but at other times as well. It's a huge topic but one that is not difficult to succeed with once you understand a few key principles, such as the lack of bed preparation needed in no dig, and timings of new sowings – for this I recommend looking at my Sowing Timeline webpage for baseline knowledge. 

More info

• We sell course vouchers which the recipient can redeem at their convenience
• Ideas for accommodation can be found here.
• For home learning, my online courses are available here, and books here.
• Email Nicola at admin@charlesdowding.co.uk with any questions about Homeacres courses.