In this session, we will explore the meaning and wonders of organic gardening; we will also look at some techniques that can help us increase our yield by working with nature. We will cover planning and design of both our growing spaces and propagating areas. We will also investigate crop rotation, crop choice, succession sowing and ways in which we can extend the growing season. Looking after our soil is a crucial aspect of organic horticulture. Compost is nature’s way of returning organic material to the soil.

So, in the second part of the session, we will discuss various types of compost and their different properties. We will also compare the compost bins we can build or buy to create the ‘black gold’ that will keep our soil healthy and help us optimise crop productivity without the use of chemicals.

Our speaker Elena Trivelli was the Coordinator for two Capital Growth Allotments in the Royal Parks, after working and volunteering in therapeutic and community gardens in London over the last six years. She studied Organic Horticulture at OrganicLea and is qualified in Permaculture, and No Dig Gardening with Charles Dowding.

Our Co-host is Richard Andrews, Director of Grow Together Bucks CIC

We are also running 2 other events:

No need to Dig ! feed the soil and not your plants - 1st April

Know your friends and foes and find your companions - 22nd April

We will be recording the event and it will be available on the above website