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Courses, talks and workshops at our Organic Gardens


2010

 September, Sat 4th Your organic allotment: Part 1 of 6
Session 1: Planning your Plot. - One of a series of six courses
- at Ryton
 September, Wed 22nd Growing in a polytunnel
With a polytunnel you can extend the growing season to include winter months, or raise plants normally considered to be too delicate for the British climate.
- at Ryton
 September, Sat 25th Your organic allotment: Part 2 of 6
Session 2: Feeding the soil - Second of a series of six courses
- at Ryton
 September, Thu 30th Seed saving workshop
A look at the work of our Heritage Seed Library and an introduction to producing your own home-grown ornamental and vegetable seeds.
- at Ryton
 October, Sat 9th Starting an Organic Allotment 3
Seed sowing - One of a series of six courses
- at Ryton
 October, Sat 16th Grow exotic mushrooms
Grow your own mushrooms from spawn.

- at Ryton
 October, Sat 23rd Starting an Organic Allotment 4
Unusual crops - One of a series of six courses
- at Ryton
 November, Sat 6th Starting an Organic Allotment 5
Pest and Disease control - One of a series of six courses
- at Ryton
 November, Thu 11th Pruning for Beginners
Learn pruning skills on this practical course.
- at Ryton
 November, Sat 20th Starting an Organic Allotment 6
Weed control and problem busting - One of a series of six courses
- at Ryton
 December, Sun 5th Make Natural Christmas Decorations: 2pm - 4pm
Nothing could be more truly 'green' than using materials from the garden or collected from local hedgerows to make your own Christmas decorations.
- at Ryton

How to apply for a place

Places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To secure a place on one of our courses, telephone our bookings team on: (024)7621 7717

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