Dates and times
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10am to 3pm
Cost
£35 (limited concessions available also)
Course summary

The morning session will guide you through the theory of forest gardens, with topics such as:
the seven layers of a forest garden
site selection and external factors
plant choices
design considerations (fertility, placement)
planting and maintenance
Lunch will include forest garden produce and a chance to taste some more unusual varieties.
In the afternoon we will take a tour of Sarah’s six year old forest garden which has a wide range of fruit, vegetables and craft materials.  This was planted in 2011 as part of a National Forest Changing Landscapes scheme.
Workshop leader Sarah Spencer is an experienced forest gardener, having created two forest gardens – at her own smallholding and at Melbourne Junior School.  She holds a Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design.
Price: £35 including refreshments, lunch and forest garden produce tastings  10.00 am to 3pm

Other teachers
Sarah Spencer
Apprentice teachers
No apprentice teacher places available on this course
Course type
Forest Gardening
Course is face to face
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Contact name
Sarah Spencer

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