This Course has ended. Please click here to see current Courses. or click here to browse our interactive map. Course website https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/lif… Dates and times Sat, 6 Oct 2018, 1am More info Course commences at 9.30 am and finishes at 4.30 pm each day Cost £60 full price /£50 concession Course summary A forest garden is primarily a food-producing habitat, based on the model of a natural woodland. Comprised of several layers which are usually composed of fruit and nut trees, fruit bushes, perennial vegetables and herbs, it can be tailored to fit any garden. With informed design, a forest garden will be low maintenance and highly productive for many years to come. The course will cover: Concepts and principles of forest gardening Crops and other uses of forest gardens Design and selection of plants The basics of plant establishment and maintenance An inspirational site visit to a local forest garden (during day 2). No prior knowledge of the subject is needed, although some further gardening and fruit growing knowledge may be necessary to practice forest gardening after the course. Other teachers Dr Angie Polkey Apprentice teachers No apprentice teacher places available on this course Course type Specialist Course is face to face Course contact email [email protected] Contact name Reception Contact telephone number 01970 623111 Share this course Copied to clipboard