Develop an understanding of fundamental growing techniques and holistic landscape management that will prepare you to grow food at allotment, community garden or small market garden scale.
Delivered over 8 weeks, this course leads candidates through seven taught sessions plus a final day of student-lead practical demonstrations and workshops.
The course is delivered at Grow Wilder, Bristol, to small groups with a maximum of 12 candidates, with time split between the classroom and around site.
The focus of this course is largely horticultural, incorporating aspects of ecology, community engagement, well-being and project realisation. Candidates on the Grow Leader course will be taught by a range of tutors who are experienced practitioners in their field and passionate about agroecological food growing and landscape management.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
- Gain experience with lots of tools and techniques that can be directly applied to land based projects
- Increase skills and understanding in organic food growing, wildlife conservation and ecological land management
- Feel able to take the lead in planning and delivering practical activities with a wide range of target groups with different needs
- Gain the tools to become an effective and engaging facilitator
- Increase confidence in larger scale garden planning and ecological land management
COURSE CONTENT:
- Ecology for food growers
- Soil health and management
- Planning your vegetable production
- Water systems and plant health
- Food & seed sovereignty
- Therapeutic horticulture
- Volunteer management & project realisation
COURSE AUDIENCE
The course is structured to engage a range of levels, with each week introducing fundamental aspects of ecological food growing and land management. You will be provided with a wealth of signposting & guidance for you to deep dive into the topics that most capture your imagination.
This course is for:
• People interested in starting a new wildlife gardening or food growing project
• People looking for an inspirational career change
• People looking to further their skillset on a recreational basis
• People interested in community-based projects
• People who volunteer for existing community food projects looking to progress by demonstrating practical management techniques, facilitator skills and self-reflective learning
COURSE DATES:
Every Friday for 8 weeks, starting Fri 6th September 2024.
COURSE COSTS:
The 2024 course costs £545.
There is ONE discounted space per course costing £300 for participants who can demonstrate that they are living on a low income (under £15,000 pa).
A non-refundable 25% deposit of £136.25 or £75.00 respectively, will be required to reserve your place on the course.
The balance will be due by Thurs 1st August 2024.