Training Directory: Horticulture and Small Holding Short Courses
Practical and theoretical training in gardening, permaculture and small holding. Everything from winter pruning of fruit trees to housing your hens.
10/09/2022 Composting for Beginners with John Noble 1 Day
Cotesbach (near Lutterworth), Cotesbach Educational Trust 01455 558 373 hello@cotesbacheducationaltrust.org.uk c-js.info/34O8HZq
Seed saving is a great way to cultivate and increase varieties in your garden in the cheapest way possible and it is also the best way to protect endangered varieties and heritage plants.
Cost £30
10/09/2022 Seed Saving with John Noble 1 Day
Cotesbach (near Lutterworth), Cotesbach Educational Trust 01455 558 373 hello@cotesbacheducationaltrust.org.uk c-js.info/34O8HZq
Celebrate all things apple with some traditional singing, cider and storytelling, in the heritage orchard of historic Cotesbach Hall.
Cost £15
08/10/2022 Apple Day and Orchard Wassailing 1 Day
Cotesbach (near Lutterworth), Cotesbach Educational Trust 01455 558 373 hello@cotesbacheducationaltrust.org.uk c-js.info/34O8HZq
Formative and winter fruit-tree pruning course, with a focus on Apple trees. Suitable for beginners onwards.
Cost £70
Ad Hoc Ground Preparation for Woodland Creation
Online, Cumbria Woodlands clare@cumbriawoodlands.co.uk c-js.info/38cYbKa
A comprehensive ground preparation course that will show you how to deliver a UKFS compliant scheme. Course resources will be released each Monday for delegates to work through. These will be supported by online discussion. Course Modules: What is ground preparation?; Site conditions & tree growth; Environmental guidance & legislation; ground preparation techniques; Matching ground preparation to the site; Case study reflections. The course is open and relevant to all involved or interested in tree planting (not limited to Cumbria). Available in March 2021 only!
If you are interested in any of the courses detailed please contact ONLY the person, centre, telephone number or email address and remember to mention that you saw the listing in CJS Training Directory. For all courses assume that booking is required and a fee may be applicable.