‘Living off the Land’ Courses
Low-impact smallholding
This course is run by Simon Fairlie of Chapter 7, former co-editor of the Ecologist magazine, trustee of Tinker's Bubble Community, and author of Low-impact Development. Are you thinking of establishing a smallholding? Are you planning to live or build on your [...]
Gardenfarming
Formerly an agricultural college tutor and on farm assessor with one of the country's top land based colleges, a full scale mixed farmer, on farm advisor and self sufficiency lifestyle follower of almost 25 years I strongly believe it is imperative to receive high quality technically informed teaching delivery along with the more fun practical [...]
Intermediate smallholding – spread your wings in 2011
For those of you with a bit of experience wanting to spread your wings, get more ambitious with your range of smallholding activity and breed your own stock. Who would benefit from this course? This course is for smallholders with some experience of looking after land and livestock who may be feeling in need of a refresher or are thinking [...]
Pruning Old Fruit Trees (Brighton) 15-16 Jan and 18-19 Jan 2011
Hands-on courses in an old apple orchard. A two-day course. See: www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk for details.
Apple Day (Brighton) 26 Sept 2010
A seasonal celebration in and around the orchards at Stanmer Park Find out more about apples in the orchards at Stanmer at this free event. Apple crumble and teas, juice making, childrens activities, apple identification, guided tours, produce for sale and much more. Admission free, no need to book, just come [...]
Grow your own Christmas Dinner – 17th July 2010 Devon/Somerset
We are running a course at Beech Hayes (Devon/Somerset Border) on 17th July which covers all elements of poultry rearing right through to plucking and drawing a bird. Whether you are a smallholder, farmer or just want to get your hands dirty this is a fantastic course that covers everything from conception to consumption will be of real benefit [...]
Calf rearing and Care of the house cow – South West 23rd October 2010
We are running a course at Beechhayes on the Devon/Somerset border in October 2010 which covers all elements of rearing calves, growing your own beef and keeping a house cow. Discussing breed selection, desired outcome, management, feeding and general upkeep. Looking also at the logistics of cattle passports and the rules and regulations on [...]
Mushroom Cultivation Course (Brighton)07-08 May 2011
Ever wanted to know how to grow delicious gourmet mushrooms at home? This new course will show people how to grow shiitake, oyster and other delicious/ nutritious fungi. Of course the course will have a permaculture approach and will look out producing these delicacies locally and sustainably. For full details and contact information: [...]
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