BEGINNERS VEGETABLE GARDENING COURSE - DETAILS WILL CHANGE

The aim of the course is to give new and novice gardeners a basic grounding in growing vegetables. Organic techniques will be taught and used throughout. At the end of the course the participants should be confident and skilful enough to grow a selection of vegetables on their own plot.

The course will be run by Bath Organic Group using experienced organic gardeners as teachers. The course will consist of 3 theory lessons on an evening followed by 3 practical sessions on the Bath Organic Group Community Garden the following Saturday. Course participants will be welcome to stay on after the lessons to volunteer in the garden.

The price will be £? per session or £??for all six.

Course numbers are limited. You can book your place on the course by
Course Dates
Wednesday10TH March7pm - 9 pm
Saturday13TH March10am - 12am
Wednesday24TH March7pm - 9 pm
Saturday27TH March10am - 12am
Wednesday7TH April7pm - 9 pm
Saturday10TH April10am - 12am

Course Content

Evening 1

Why organic?
Planning your plot
Resources available
Books and information
Soil types and Soil Preparation
What can I grow easily

Day 1

Tools
Soil Preparation (Practical)
Seed Sowing in Containers

Evening 2

What grows where
Seeds and planting
Timings - when to plant what
Rotations
Composting

Day 2

Seed Sowing in prepared ground
Practical Composting

Evening 3

Looking after your crop
Mulching and Hoeing
Keeping fertility in your soil
Harvesting
Next steps

Day 3

Plant maintenance
Weeding
Plant Division
Question and Answer session