 |
one-day
course
urban/small-space gardening |
Have you always wanted to grow your own food, but don’t think you have the space? Then think again! An amazing amount of food can be grown in a tiny space, you just need advice about what grows best and what conditions are needed. Growing plants in containers can turn your balcony, patio or windowsill into a beautiful edible display.
Container gardening is adaptable and versatile. Ideal for balconies, landings, patios, courtyards or roof areas - this method of growing allows you to create a perfect growing environment for any particular plant, and with the proper attention a container garden can be as productive as one planted directly in the ground.
The choice of containers is almost endless and doesn’t have to be expensive, it can be a great opportunity to recycle otherwise redundant objects and give them a new lease of life.
The course includes:
- growing from see or buying established plants
- what sort of container - materials, size, weight
- drainage and water retention
- watering and automatic watering systems
- soil types and feeding
- fertilizers, organics
- which plants grow best in containers
- companion planting
- dealing with common pests, without the use of pesticides
- clearing out and replanting
- making the most of the space you have
more
on container / small-space gardening
| how
to book: |
|
if you can't open
the booking form, you need Acrobat
Reader - it's free
|
| arrive: |
|
for a 10am prompt start |
| depart: |
|
after
the course finishes at 5pm |
directions: |
|
click here for
directions to Hackney City Farm |
| what
to bring: |
|
work
clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch (if you're not using
the cafe) |
| let
us know: |
|
if
you have any special needs |
price: |
|
£60
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30
admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
| lunch: |
|
bring
a packed lunch or you can get lunch at the cafe |
| discounts:
|
|
|
| car
sharing: |
|
|
|
|
an urban
courtyard growing tomatoes, basil, courgettes, lavender etc. in
home-made timber containers and pots
basil and
other herbs growing in brightly-coloured food bags on a window-sill
chard and nasturtiums growing in a container on a balcony
|
