Kitchen Gardener 2026-2027 Programme - 9 workshop package
About this Event
Kitchen Gardener 2026-2027 Workshop Series
Complete 9-Workshop Package
Join us for a practical, hands-on journey through the gardening year. Learn how to plan, grow, harvest, and maintain a productive kitchen garden across all seasons. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced grower looking to deepen your knowledge, this workshop series offers seasonal guidance, practical demonstrations, and the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive community setting.
All workshops take place on Sundays from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
Sunday 27 September 2026
Autumn Planning & Soil Preparation
Prepare your garden for the seasons ahead while making the most of late-season growing opportunities.
Topics include:
- Reviewing the summer garden and planning for the year ahead
- Improving soil health with organic matter
- Green manures and cover crops
- Autumn and overwintering vegetable sowings
What to bring:
- Gardening gloves
- Notebook
- Weather-appropriate clothing
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."
— Audrey Hepburn
Sunday 25 October 2026
Composting & Winter Readiness
Learn how to protect and nourish your garden through the colder months.
Topics include:
- Building and managing compost systems
- Creating leaf mould and other organic soil amendments
- Winter crop protection techniques
- Cleaning, maintaining, and storing garden tools
"The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land."
— Abraham Lincoln
Sunday 29 November 2026
Fruit Growing & Orchard Care
Explore opportunities for introducing or improving fruit production in your garden.
Topics include:
- Bare-root tree and bush planting
- Selecting suitable fruit varieties
- Pruning fundamentals
- Winter fruit care and maintenance
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant."
— Robert Louis Stevenson
Sunday 31 January 2027
Garden Design & Crop Planning
Use the quieter season to create a productive and sustainable growing plan.
Topics include:
- Garden layout and design principles
- Crop rotation and succession planning
- Vegetable families and companion planting
- Planning for year-round harvests
What to bring:
- Notebook
- Existing garden plans (if available)
"A good plan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the best way to get there."
Sunday 28 February 2027
Seed Starting & Propagation
The growing season begins indoors.
Topics include:
- Seed selection and storage
- Sowing and propagation techniques
- Growing media and containers
- Caring for young seedlings
Practical Session:
Participants are encouraged to bring seeds they would like to start.
"From little seeds grow mighty trees."
Sunday 28 March 2027
Spring Preparation & Early Sowings
Wake up the garden and prepare for the busy growing season ahead.
Topics include:
- Bed preparation and soil health
- Direct sowing of hardy vegetables
- Successional sowing techniques
- Tool maintenance and seasonal preparation
"The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature."
— Alfred Austin
Sunday 25 April 2027
Season Launch & Integrated Management
Build strong foundations for healthy and productive crops.
Topics include:
- Transplanting and planting out
- Identifying common pests and diseases
- Integrated pest management approaches
- Watering and feeding strategies
What to bring:
- Gardening gloves
- Seeds or seedlings for discussion
"A good gardener always plants three seeds: one for the bugs, one for the weather, and one for himself."
— Leo Aikman
Sunday 30 May 2027
Mid-Season Maintenance
Keep crops healthy and productive throughout the peak growing months.
Topics include:
- Thinning, staking, and pruning
- Successional sowing for continued harvests
- W**d management strategies
- Creating habitats for pollinators and beneficial insects
"The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies."
— Gertrude Jekyll
Sunday 27 June 2027
Summer Harvests & Annual Review
Celebrate the season's achievements while looking ahead to future growing success.
Topics include:
- Harvesting techniques for continued cropping
- Liquid feeding and crop support
- Introduction to seed saving
- Reviewing successes, challenges, and lessons learned
"Gardening requires lots of water, most of it in the form of perspiration."
— Louisa May Alcott
All Workshops Include
✅ Live demonstrations for practical, hands-on learning
✅ Access to a shared allotment to practise and develop techniques between workshops
✅ Seasonal journal notes to support your gardening journey
✅ Samples of seeds, plants, and growing materials from our gardening community
✅ Opportunities to share experiences and learn from fellow gardeners
✅ Refreshments provided at every session
Workshop Dates & Times
🕝 2:00pm – 3:30pm on the following Sundays:
- 27 September 2026
- 25 October 2026
- 29 November 2026
- 31 January 2027
- 28 February 2027
- 28 March 2027
- 25 April 2027
- 30 May 2027
- 27 June 2027
Booking Information
Places are limited and advance booking is essential.
Book your place via Eventbrite.
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"A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all, it teaches entire trust."
— Gertrude Jekyll
9 Workshops • Practical Learning • Seasonal Skills • Community Growing 🌱
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 100.52
