Grow Your Own Workshops 2025 – Practical Skills for Productive Growing
April 27 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
£70
Join our Grow Your Own workshop series at Real Food Garden in 2025 and learn the skills to grow your own food successfully with expert guidance. Our hands-on workshops are set in a thriving, organic, no-dig market garden in Cornwall and are designed for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Led by Amelia Lake, Head Grower at Real Food Garden, each seasonal workshop covers essential topics including soil health, planting, pest control, seed saving, and more. Explore spring, summer, and autumn gardening techniques and understand how to adapt your growing methods to the changing seasons.
Take part in all three workshops for a comprehensive gardening experience, with practical demonstrations and a full tour of the garden. Book all three sessions and receive a £10 discount. Early bird booking available—save £5 by using the promo code GYO-EARLYBIRD before 31st March 2025.
The workshops are suitable for both beginners and experienced growers looking to refine their skills.
📍 Location: Real Food Garden, Cornwall
💰 Price: £70 per session | Book all three & save £10
Workshop Schedule & Topics
Grow Your Own – Spring | Sunday, 27th April 2025
A practical introduction to setting up and planning a productive veg plot. Topics include:
- No-dig methods and organic growing principles
- Understanding soil health (bring a sample to assess)
- Planning your crops and rotations
- Seed sowing techniques
- Managing an efficient growing space
Book here: www.growyourown2025spring.eventbrite.co.uk
Grow Your Own – Summer | Sunday, 29th June 2025
Focusing on maintaining a productive veg garden, with guidance on plant health, fertility, and pest control. Topics include:
- Composting and compost teas
- Identifying and managing plant health issues
- Weed and pest control strategies
- Successional planting and planning for winter
Book here: www.growyourown2025summer.eventbrite.co.uk
Grow Your Own – Autumn | Sunday, 14th September 2025
Preparing for winter and extending the growing season. Topics include:
- Winter cropping and using greenhouses or tunnels effectively
- Seed saving for resilience and cost savings
- Preserving and storing produce
- Soil health and green manures
Book here: www.growyourown2025autumn.eventbrite.co.uk
Booking Information & Discounts
- Book all three workshops for £200 (save £10)
- Book before 31/03/2025 and save £5 using code GYO-EARLYBIRD
For questions or to book directly, contact Amelia at contact@realfoodgarden.co.uk or call 07725 857637.
Spaces are limited – early booking recommended.