2 DAY ON-SITE Regenerative Vegetable Growing Course
28-29 September 2024
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: €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.
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: 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.
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Where is the farm?
Date, Time & Venue:
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)
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.
