Grow Leader Course - Autumn 2026
About this Event
Join us for our flagship 15-week journey in agroecological skills, personal growth & community leadership. The course alternates between taught sessions and practical workdays, allowing time for integration and witnessing the seasonal changes on the land.
Through hands-on horticultural practice, personal reflection, and community building, you’ll gain both practical skills and transformative personal insight.
Whether you’re tending a garden or nurturing a bold idea, Grow Leader supports you to:
- Learn core ecological and horticultural skills in topics such as; soil health, composting, plant care and seed saving.
- Build confidence and clarity in your leadership voice.
- Engage meaningfully with peers and local communities.
- Design and present a community project rooted in your values and vision for the future.
Taught sessions (in bold) are 9am-4pm
Practical workdays are 10am-3pm
Course introduction 07-Aug
Practical workday 14-Aug
Community Organising & Meaningful Community Activation 21-Aug
Practical workday 28-Aug
Wild Wisdom: Ecology Skills, Nature Monitoring & Impact Storytelling for Funding 04-Sep
Practical workday 11-Sep
Horticultural Foundations: Market Gardening 18-Sep
Practical workday 25-Sep
Confident, Purpose-Driven Leadership & Personal Evolution 02-Oct Practical workday 09-Oct
Horticultural Foundations: Crop planning 16-Oct
Practical workday 23-Oct
Horticultural Foundations: Site assessment 30-Oct
Practical workday 06-Nov
Seed Sovereignty & Seed Saving 13-Nov
Practical workday 20-Nov
Living Soil Magic: Regenerative Soil Health & Compost Alchemy 27-Nov Practical workday 04-Dec
Finale! 11-Dec
PriceSolidarity (x 8) £1,250.00
Standard (x 5) £1,000.00
Bursary (x 2) £750.00
There will be a maximum of 15 attendees.
Two discounted spaces (-25%) per course for participants who can demonstrate that they are living on a low income (under £15,000 pa) payslip, student loan statement or proof of receiving benefits can be used as verification. There is a pay by instalments option- direct debit
A non-refundable 25% deposit will be required to reserve your place on the course.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 187.50 to GBP 312.50
