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.
Price: €315 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.
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.
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: Composting and 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.
The weekend of 28th and 29th September 2024
09.00am – 17.00pm
The Farming Chef’s Farm
Rua Areal,
Aldeia de Joao Pires,
Portugal
(exact coordinates will be given by email)
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.