Forest Gardening

The morning session will guide you through the theory of forest gardens, with topics such as:
the seven layers of a forest garden
site selection and external factors
plant choices
design considerations (fertility, placement)
planting and maintenance
Lunch will include forest garden produce and a chance to taste some more unusual varieties.
In the afternoon we will take a tour of Sarah’s six year old forest garden which has a wide range of fruit, vegetables and craft materials.  This was planted in 2011 as part of a National Forest Changing Landscapes scheme.
Workshop leader Sarah Spencer is an experienced forest gardener, having created two forest gardens – at her own smallholding and at Melbourne Junior School.  She holds a Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design.
Price: £35 including refreshments, lunch and forest garden produce tastings  10.00 am to 3pm