Forest Gardening Course - September 2023

Dates:

2nd - 3rd September 2023

Course Facilitator:

Chris Evans

Location:

Applewood Permaculture Centre, Herefordshire UK

Course Description

This 2-day introduction to the concept and techniques of forest gardening involves theory and practice from visioning to harvesting, at a beautiful venue where they have started to be established over the past 5 years.

The course will include hands-on practicals in topics such as plant propagation (grafting, budding, layering, etc.), mulching, site surveying and design layout, and planting a forest garden.

Logistics

Participants coming from far afield are welcome to arrive on Friday evening and/or stay over on Saturday night - please let us know your needs. Camping is free. There is limited indoor accommodation, please enquire if you need to stay indoors.

We will provide hot drinks throughout the weekend, please bring your own packed lunches.

Facilitators & Venue

Chris BioChris lives at Applewood with his partner Looby and children Shanti and Teya. He has taught permaculture in the UK, Europe, Nepal, India, U.S.A. and Mexico. He is also a UK senior level tutor for apprentices working towards their diploma in applied permaculture design with the Permaculture Association Britain.