TALKS
Organic Seed Business
Growing Herbs
We give talks on the above subjects to horticultural groups up to 35 miles away (from Warminster, Wiltshire). Contact us by email from the CONTACT page.
COURSES / WORKSHOPS
at Yatesbury Organic Farm, Near Calne, Wiltshire (Soil Association organically certified farm)
Courses promoted by Vegan Organic Network
VEGAN ORGANIC VEGETABLE GROWING Looking at building soil fertility with no animal manures or by-products, and maintaining a sustainable growing system. |
We highly recommend the following one-day courses
These one-day courses are aimed at anyone interested in growing food naturally without any chemicals, fertilisers and animal manures. Learn to produce vegetables with flavour as of half a century ago. The days consist of lecture/presentation, farm tour and hands-on fieldwork. The demonstration farm at Yatesbury is certified organic.
Early booking is always advisable as places are limited.
The courses below have taken place for the last five years and were very successful. All were much enjoyed by everyone who took part. They will run again throughout this year and information/prices are available (see below for contact details). Courses generally include vegan lunch.
Basic one-day workshops
One day advanced course (in-depth learning)
The courses cover –
How to maintain fields and crops with the concept of ‘purification’. Ways of addressing pests and weeds.
The importance of seed-saving. Understanding how saved seeds adapt to their environment. The characteristics of vegetables grown by Natural Agriculture.
NOTE If you wish you can send your email address to yatesbury@shumei.eu to check the course dates or to show your interest.
For more information about all courses, click here