This Course has ended. Please click here to see current Courses. or click here to browse our interactive map. Course website https://www.denmarkfarm.org.u… Dates and times 4 Apr 22 More info Course commences at 9.30am to 4.30 pm each day Cost £110 Course summary A two day Introduction to the principles of Forest Gardening. Suitable for anyone interested in creating a productive and low maintenance food growing area. A forest garden is primarily a food-producing habitat, based on the model of a natural woodland in its early stages of development. Comprised of several layers – and usually including fruit and nut trees, fruit bushes, perennial vegetables and other useful plants – it can be tailored to fit any garden. With careful design, a forest garden will be low maintenance and highly productive for many years to come. This course will cover: - Concepts and principles of forest gardening - Food crops and other benefits of forest gardens - Forest garden design and grouping of plants - The basics of plant selection and establishment There will be a chance to have a go at designing a simple forest garden and a special visit to the diverse forest gardens at Angie’s smallholding. No prior knowledge will be assumed, though participants may wish to learn more about some specific gardening and fruit growing techniques, such as pruning, after the course. Dr Angie Polkey Apprentice teachers No apprentice teacher places available on this course Course type Specialist Engagement style Face to face Postal address of venue Betws Bledrws Lampeter SA48 8PB United Kingdom Course contact email [email protected] Contact name Mara Morris Contact telephone number 01570 493358 Share this course Copied to clipboard