2 DAY ON-SITE Regenerative Vegetable Growing Course

The next course dates are
9-10 APRIL 2025
7-8 MAY 2025
4-5 JUNE 2025

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for those who want to learn how to grow their own organic, regeneratively grown food. We offer a hands-on, immersive experience at our regenerative farm in Central Portugal. Throughout the course, you’ll explore the essentials of soil health, composting, seeding, planting and natural pest control, with practical, real-world examples from our farm. Whether you’re a complete novice or just getting started, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to cultivate your own thriving garden. 

What is included?

Price: €325 per participant, which includes 2 full course days, writing materials, all handouts, lifetime access to our e-course “setting yourself up for successful vegetable growing” and organic meals with drinks.

2-DAY FULL COURSE PROGRAM

Day 1: Understanding Regenerative Agriculture

Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM):

  • Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture: Principles and benefits
  • Soil Health Workshop: Understanding soil types, testing soil, and improving soil fertility
  • Composting 101: Creating and managing compost for nutrient-rich soil

Lunch Break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM):

  • Organic, farm-to-table lunch sourced from the farm.

Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM):

  • Crop Planning: Planning for year-round harvest and maintaining soil health
  • Hands-on Activity: Create your own goals and limitations worksheet for your (future) garden

Wrap-Up (4:00 PM – 4:30 PM):

  • Q&A session and review of Day 1 learnings.

Day 2: Practical Skills and Advanced Techniques

Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM):

  • Pest and Disease Management: Natural methods to protect your plants (1 hour)
  • Water Conservation Techniques: Effective irrigation and rainwater harvesting (1 hour)
  • Hands-on Activity: Building a No-dig garden bed from scratch. (1 hour)

Lunch Break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM):

  • Organic, farm-to-table meal.

Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM):

  • Advanced Plant Care: Seed choice and seedling care (1.5 hour)
  • Harvesting Techniques: When and how to harvest for maximum yield (1.5 hour)
  • Hands-on Activity: Time saving techniques and tools in the garden (1 hour)

Wrap-Up and Certification (5:00 PM – 5:30 PM):

  • Q&A, feedback session, and distribution of certificates of completion.

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Where is the farm?

Time & Venue:

Starts at 09:30 until 17:00

The Farming Chef’s Farm
Rua Areal (gps coordinates)
Aldeia de Joao Pires,
Portugal

What happens next?

Once you have booked, you will receive an email confirmation – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us.

Before your course date you will also receive another email giving directions and any joining instructions.

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