Full Day Bee Keeping
Brentford, West London
12 Apr 2023
Our time together will give a good introduction to urban bee keeping. You will learn about the bees, the role of the beekeeper, different types of bee hive (Omlet Beehaus, National, Poly Nuc) and much more.
Full details, dates and prices via the booking link.
Our time together will give a good introduction to urban bee keeping. You will learn about the bees, the role of the beekeeper, different types of bee hive (Omlet Beehaus, National, Poly Nuc) and much more.
Full details, dates and prices via the booking link.
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Gardening for Wildlife
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place, SE17 3BN
6 May 2023
As gardeners and allotmenteers, we often forget we act as custodians not only of the land, but also of its inhabitants. This workshop explores what role gardeners can play in enhancing the miraculous relationship between the plants and animals in our spaces, giving insight into simple, achievable actions that can help you to encourage wildlife in your garden, and learn to adopt a more relaxed attitude to the way you manage your space.
Full details on our website.
As gardeners and allotmenteers, we often forget we act as custodians not only of the land, but also of its inhabitants. This workshop explores what role gardeners can play in enhancing the miraculous relationship between the plants and animals in our spaces, giving insight into simple, achievable actions that can help you to encourage wildlife in your garden, and learn to adopt a more relaxed attitude to the way you manage your space.
Full details on our website.
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Introduction to Gardening
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place, SE17 3BN
14 May 2023
Our Introduction to Gardening workshops guides you through the approaches and essential knowledge that will help you to become a successful gardener. This is the first session we recommend to all with little or no gardening experience, and especially those hoping to begin gardening at home in their houses, balconies, or gardens. Join us in our award-winning and sumptuously-planted garden for this primary insight into the fundamentals, with a sustainable and future-facing approach.
Our Introduction to Gardening workshops guides you through the approaches and essential knowledge that will help you to become a successful gardener. This is the first session we recommend to all with little or no gardening experience, and especially those hoping to begin gardening at home in their houses, balconies, or gardens. Join us in our award-winning and sumptuously-planted garden for this primary insight into the fundamentals, with a sustainable and future-facing approach.
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Successful Propagation: Cuttings & Divisions
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place, SE17 3BN
20 May 2023
In this workshop, we aim to pass on as much green-fingered know-how as possible, so that you have the confidence to 'go forth and propagate' in your own gardens and green spaces. Discover all the tricks of the trade for propagating plants, including a range of different cuttings and division techniques, this course will give you hands-on experience and the confidence to nurture new plants into life at home, with very little expense and cost to the wider environment. More info on our website.
In this workshop, we aim to pass on as much green-fingered know-how as possible, so that you have the confidence to 'go forth and propagate' in your own gardens and green spaces. Discover all the tricks of the trade for propagating plants, including a range of different cuttings and division techniques, this course will give you hands-on experience and the confidence to nurture new plants into life at home, with very little expense and cost to the wider environment. More info on our website.
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Urban Hens – Keeping Chickens In London
Brentford, West London
24 May 2023
Our time together will include:
*Equipment required for keeping chickens
*Different breeds available
*The needs of the chickens, and their daily, weekly and monthly care.
*The opportunity to handle a hen
*Questions over tea and cake
*Each guest goes home with course notes and a goodie bag
Full details, dates and tickets via booking link
Our time together will include:
*Equipment required for keeping chickens
*Different breeds available
*The needs of the chickens, and their daily, weekly and monthly care.
*The opportunity to handle a hen
*Questions over tea and cake
*Each guest goes home with course notes and a goodie bag
Full details, dates and tickets via booking link
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Bees for Children
Brentford, West London
31 May 2023
Our time together will include:
*A basic introduction to urban bee keeping
*Learning about the bees, the role of the bee keeper, and how they make us honey
*Putting on protective bee suits and gloves
*Collecting a frame of bees from the hive
*Watching the bees behind glass in an Observation Hive
*Discover where they fly and what they are collecting
*Tasting their wonderful honey
Full details, dates and tickets can be found via booking link
Our time together will include:
*A basic introduction to urban bee keeping
*Learning about the bees, the role of the bee keeper, and how they make us honey
*Putting on protective bee suits and gloves
*Collecting a frame of bees from the hive
*Watching the bees behind glass in an Observation Hive
*Discover where they fly and what they are collecting
*Tasting their wonderful honey
Full details, dates and tickets can be found via booking link
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Gardening for Wildlife
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place, SE17 3BN
3 Jun 2023
As gardeners and allotmenteers, we often forget we act as custodians not only of the land, but also of its inhabitants. This workshop explores what role gardeners can play in enhancing the miraculous relationship between the plants and animals in our spaces, giving insight into simple, achievable actions that can help you to encourage wildlife in your garden, and learn to adopt a more relaxed attitude to the way you manage your space.
Full details on our website.
As gardeners and allotmenteers, we often forget we act as custodians not only of the land, but also of its inhabitants. This workshop explores what role gardeners can play in enhancing the miraculous relationship between the plants and animals in our spaces, giving insight into simple, achievable actions that can help you to encourage wildlife in your garden, and learn to adopt a more relaxed attitude to the way you manage your space.
Full details on our website.
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Pond Making
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place, SE17 3BN
4 Jun 2023
One of the most effective things you can do for a garden’s ecosystem is create a wildlife pond, and we believe every garden should have one, no matter how small. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you like, and the rewards are endless. During this session you’ll learn how to create and maintain a wildlife pond from something as simple as a bucket, to the benefit of your garden and local wildlife. You'll leave confident in installing and caring for one in your own garden.
One of the most effective things you can do for a garden’s ecosystem is create a wildlife pond, and we believe every garden should have one, no matter how small. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you like, and the rewards are endless. During this session you’ll learn how to create and maintain a wildlife pond from something as simple as a bucket, to the benefit of your garden and local wildlife. You'll leave confident in installing and caring for one in your own garden.
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Introduction to Food Growing
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place, SE17 3BN
18 Jun 2023
In this popular introductory workshop, we’ll cover all of the basics you need to get started growing your own fruit and vegetables. Whilst one of the most satisfying parts of gardening, getting started can seem daunting: over the years we’ve pulled together a balanced (practical and discursive) one day course that empowers you with guiding principles and hands-on advice so that you can to grow simple, delicious and sustainably-grown food. Full details on our website.
In this popular introductory workshop, we’ll cover all of the basics you need to get started growing your own fruit and vegetables. Whilst one of the most satisfying parts of gardening, getting started can seem daunting: over the years we’ve pulled together a balanced (practical and discursive) one day course that empowers you with guiding principles and hands-on advice so that you can to grow simple, delicious and sustainably-grown food. Full details on our website.
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Composting at Home
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place, SE17 3BN
1 Jul 2023
Learn how you can turn old kitchen waste and other scrap materials into various forms of plant and garden feed, closing a waste loop and benefiting your garden, and biodiversity. In this session, we'll look at the merits of composting, wormeries, and bokashi, and how you can incorporate them into your own home and garden, depending on your individual needs - even in small urban homes with little to no outdoor space. Composting beginners - and plenty of questions - welcome!
Learn how you can turn old kitchen waste and other scrap materials into various forms of plant and garden feed, closing a waste loop and benefiting your garden, and biodiversity. In this session, we'll look at the merits of composting, wormeries, and bokashi, and how you can incorporate them into your own home and garden, depending on your individual needs - even in small urban homes with little to no outdoor space. Composting beginners - and plenty of questions - welcome!
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Bud-Grafting Fruit Trees
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place, SE17 3BN
9 Jul 2023
Despite its simple principles, bud-grafting often seems intimidating. We'll be uncovering the magic behind the technique in this practical workshop. Using apple and pear fruit trees, we'll explore the technical theory behind budding to propagate onto a variety of rootstock to produce upright, cordon, espalier and step-over trees, and all the steps to success. Participants will be able to take home their own grafted tree.
Despite its simple principles, bud-grafting often seems intimidating. We'll be uncovering the magic behind the technique in this practical workshop. Using apple and pear fruit trees, we'll explore the technical theory behind budding to propagate onto a variety of rootstock to produce upright, cordon, espalier and step-over trees, and all the steps to success. Participants will be able to take home their own grafted tree.
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Container Gardening
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place, SE17 3BN
23 Jul 2023
Almost any container can be a planter - this workshop is designed to share the methods to growing within their confines, and transforming these everyday items into scaled down gardens. We will decipher some of the skills, knowledge, and terminology to help you compose successful, long-lasting container gardens, from window boxes to small outdoor balconies and gardens. We'll also discuss their role in larger gardens, and moving them through the seasons.
Almost any container can be a planter - this workshop is designed to share the methods to growing within their confines, and transforming these everyday items into scaled down gardens. We will decipher some of the skills, knowledge, and terminology to help you compose successful, long-lasting container gardens, from window boxes to small outdoor balconies and gardens. We'll also discuss their role in larger gardens, and moving them through the seasons.
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Understanding Bees and Beekeeping
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place, SE17 3BN
29 Jul 2023
Become a beekeeper for an afternoon! Designed as a taster for all who want to find out about bees and get some hands-on experience of beekeeping, we'll be discussing the various types of bee and why they are an important part of nature. You’ll learn about beekeeping in London and why we need to be careful about apiary hygiene, pests and diseases, swarms, and public safety. We’ll learn more about honeybees and discuss what equipment is needed to manage an apiary.
Become a beekeeper for an afternoon! Designed as a taster for all who want to find out about bees and get some hands-on experience of beekeeping, we'll be discussing the various types of bee and why they are an important part of nature. You’ll learn about beekeeping in London and why we need to be careful about apiary hygiene, pests and diseases, swarms, and public safety. We’ll learn more about honeybees and discuss what equipment is needed to manage an apiary.
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Designing a London Garden (2 Days)
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place, SE17 3BN
12 Aug 2023
Dedicated to growing and gardening in London’s unique micro-climate, this workshop will guide you through making the most of the city’s capabilities, from planning and design to fruition. From understanding the potential of your site, to the practical steps you might take to see it actually take shape, and all the challenges you might encounter on the way - this is an opportunity to look at your own/London sites through the eyes of a professional. More info on our website.
Dedicated to growing and gardening in London’s unique micro-climate, this workshop will guide you through making the most of the city’s capabilities, from planning and design to fruition. From understanding the potential of your site, to the practical steps you might take to see it actually take shape, and all the challenges you might encounter on the way - this is an opportunity to look at your own/London sites through the eyes of a professional. More info on our website.
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