Learn to grow sustainably: A workshop with Jack Wallington

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Learn to grow sustainably: A workshop with Jack Wallington

Discover what it means to grow and care for your green space with sustainability at the forefront of your horticultural endeavours.

By The Guardian Masterclasses

Date and time

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:30 - 13:00 PST

Location

Online

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About this event

What is sustainable gardening and what does a truly ‘green’ (pun intended) garden look like? Is there such a thing as a carbon neutral garden, and if so, how can you cultivate your own?

In this fascinating online masterclass with Jack Wallington, author of A Greener Life, you will learn how to garden in a way that – yes – actively locks in carbon and increases wildlife numbers, while also creating a beautiful space that you can enjoy.

Whether you have a windowsill, an urban balcony, an allotment or a rural garden, discover how to make the most of it; with an emphasis on regenerative growing, you will learn the do’s and don’ts of growing sustainably, understand how to recreate natural habitats in your garden, and how you can structure your space for ecosystems.

If you care about or are interested in sustainability, this masterclass will provide you with everything you need to know to garden in a considerate way that strengthens your local environment, and helps to combat the negative impacts of the climate crisis.

Course content

  • The basic do’s and don’ts of greener gardening
  • Reducing your carbon footprint in the garden
  • Regenerative growing – locking carbon in – beyond organic
  • The environmental impact of tools and materials
  • Essential garden habitats
  • Growing plant communities
  • Sustainable edibles – including forest gardening
  • Structuring a garden for ecosystems
  • Practicalities of wildflowers in the garden
  • Beyond your garden – wildlife corridors and community initiatives

This course is for…

  • Anyone with a garden or green space who wants to learn more about the practice and how to make sustainable decisions

Tutor Profile

Jack Wallington Jack Wallington worked in the creative industries for 20 years before retraining at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to become a horticulturist and landscape designer. Writing, art and nature have always come naturally to him, and these all pointed towards his new career. He is the author of the 2019 Times Gardening Book of the Year, Wild About Weeds, and has recently published his new book A Greener Life.

Course Details

  • Date: Tuesday 21 February 2023
  • Time: 6.30pm-9pm (GMT)

A catch up recording will be shared after the class and will be available for two weeks.

This masterclass is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, please use this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.

6.30pm GMT | 7.30pm CEST | 10.30am PDT | 1.30pm EDT

You will be sent a link to the webinar 24 hours and 30 minutes before the start time. Please email masterclasses@theguardian.com if you do not receive the access link 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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