Gardening Practical: Summer Time Organic Gardening Toolkit
Course details
Course code
Q00013517Course date
Number of classes
2 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Jodie TellamFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Bosavern Community Farm (St Just)St Just
St Just
TR19 7RD
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
A welcoming course which is open to all abilities and levels of experience, whether you are continuing from the level 1 courses or if this is your first course
Offering a valuable opportunity to spend more time in the great outdoors whilst exploring the natural world, our local ecosystems and community food growing.
You are invited to pursue your interest in nature whilst developing skills in organic food growing and practical techniques in regenerative farming such as crop sowing, seasonal crop care, preparing land for growing and harvesting
The course will offer the opportunity to begin to develop skills in applying Permaculture Design techniques and ethics to their own home or garden or land projects .
We are fortunate that the Spring and Summer Organic Growing Toolkit courses Level 1 , 2 and 3 will be hosted at Bosavern Community Farm in St Just and facilitated by our experienced local tutor
We will be based outside as much as possible , with plenty of breaks and relaxing lunch times. In the event poor weather we will use the sheltered areas to continue our nature based or design activities
Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle, appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.