Dates and times
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Course commences 9.30 am and finishes 5.00 pm each day
Cost
£60 full price (£55 concessions available)
Course summary

A forest garden is primarily a food-producing habitat and is based on the model of a natural woodland. It is comprised of several layers which are usually composed of fruit and nut trees, as well as fruit bushes, perennial vegetables and herbs.

It can be tailored to fit any garden. With informed design, a forest garden will be low maintenance and highly productive for many years to come.

The course will cover:
Concepts and principles of forest gardening.
Crops and other uses of forest gardens.
Design and selection of plants.
The basics of plant establishment and maintenance.
An inspirational site visit to a local forest garden.

No prior knowledge of the subject is needed, although some further gardening and fruit growing knowledge may be necessary to practice forest gardening after the course.

Other teachers
Dr Angie Polkey
Apprentice teachers
No apprentice teacher places available on this course
Course type
Specialist
Course is face to face
Course contact email
Contact name
Life Long Learning
Contact telephone number
01970 623111

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