One day gardening course – Learn how to grow your own vegetables – London / Colchester

Come and join us for a one days gardening course in the GardenAdvice walled garden Nr Colchester and learn how to grow your own fruit and vegetables 
If you fancy growing your own veg then this course is a great place to start. The course lasts for a day and takes you through all the basics you need to know to get you own organic vegetable garden started . The following areas are covered –
 
Basic gardening techniques such as digging, seed sowing, pruning, planting and watering.
Organic principles  How to work with your soil and keep it producing good crops year after year.
Basic construction methods How to build raised beds and hot bed and other useful structures.
Pest and diseases how to control them by using organic methods and creating a natural balance in your garden to keep them under control.
Creating special areas in your garden including a organic veg plot, fruit garden, perennial borders and water features.
Planning  a  years crops Making the most of the space you have available
After the course and included in the cost you will be added to our MyGardenTeam system for a year to receive expert help from your very own GardenAdvice gardener 
Course costs £165 for the day including our MyGardenTeam service for a year and lunch. If you wish to come by train we can collect you at Colchester or Manningtree railway station.