Spring foraging

This workshop will be a relaxing and practical morning finding food in the hedgerow and gardens of St Ann's Allotments.

The workshop will be led by Paul Paine. Depending on the arrival of Spring, we'll be gathering plants such as wild garlic, nettles, jack by the hedge, hairy bittercress, fat hen and hawthorn leaves.

We'll talk about how spotting blossom can show where fruits may appear later in the year. We will conclude the morning by making some spring tonics.

Bring your keen eyes and expect unusual eats and some fascinating folklore!

Workshop details

Capacity: The maximum group size will be 10 people.

Tickets: The ticket price includes materials and tools.

Facilities: A compost toilet is available on the Nursery with sanitizer for hand washing.

Clothing: Please dress for the weather, wear plenty of layers, and comfortable footwear as we may need to walk on muddy paths.

Parking: There is plenty of free roadside parking along Ransom Road.

Contact: If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the organiser Kayleigh at info@staa-allotments.org.uk

About Paul

This workshop is facilitated by the knowledgable Paul who manages Ecoworks community garden and has a diploma in Permaculture design.

He has many years experience teaching permaculture courses and has applied the principles to the Ecoworks community gardens. Ecoworks has been open for nearly 25 years working with the local community to take part in a range of opportunities and activities including organic gardening, green build, permaculture, seasonal garden cooking and more.

He believes that learning should be fun and loves learning about new plants.

About STAA

This event is organised by STAA, a small charity that manages a number of highly regarded projects across 30+ plots at St Ann's Allotments that provide community benefit and offer a wide variety of volunteering opportunities.

About St Ann's Allotments

St Ann’s Allotments are Grade 2* Listed by Historic England, and designated an Area of Importance for Nature Conservation. It is the oldest and largest are of Victorian detached town gardens in the UK, with over 700-years of history, 500 gardens, and 32 miles of hedgerow.