Grow Your Own Workshops 2026

Come learn from the experts on growing organic, no dig methods throughout the seasons

Practical Skills for Productive Growing

Join our Grow Your Own workshop series at Real Food Garden in 2026 and learn the skills to grow your own food successfully with expert guidance. Our hands-on workshops are set in our thriving, organic, no-dig market garden in Cornwall and are designed for both beginners and experienced gardeners.

Led by Amelia Lake, Head Grower at Real Food Garden, each seasonal workshop covers essential topics including soil health, planting, pest control, seed saving, and more. Explore spring, summer, and autumn gardening techniques and understand how to adapt your growing methods to the changing seasons.

Take part in all three workshops for a comprehensive gardening experience, with practical demonstrations and a full tour of the garden. Book all three sessions and receive a £10 discount.

The workshops are suitable for both beginners and experienced growers looking to refine their skills.

Booking & Discounts

Each course is £75 and runs from 10am to 3pm

Book all three workshops for £215 (save £10)

For questions or to book, contact Amelia at courses@realfoodgarden.co.uk or call 07725 857637.

Spaces are limited – early booking recommended.

Grow Your Own – Spring 

Sunday, 29th March 2026

A practical introduction to setting up and planning a productive veg plot. Topics include:

No-dig methods and organic growing principles
Understanding soil health (bring a sample to assess)
Planning your crops and rotations
Seed sowing techniques
Managing an efficient growing space

Please include the course name(s) and number of places in your email

Grow Your Own – summer 

Sunday, 28th June 2026

Focusing on maintaining a productive veg garden, with guidance on plant health, fertility, and pest control. Topics include:

Composting and compost teas
Identifying and managing plant health issues
Weed and pest control strategies
Successional planting and planning for winter

Please include the course name(s) and number of places in your email

Grow Your Own – Autumn 

Sunday, 27th September 2026

Preparing for winter and extending the growing season. Topics include:

Winter cropping and using greenhouses or tunnels effectively
Seed saving for resilience and cost savings
Preserving and storing produce
Soil health and green manures

Please include the course name(s) and number of places in your email

Information

Time

10am – 3pm

Location

The Real Food Garden, Trelowarth, Inches, Bodmin PL30 5lR
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