Beginners | Growing Course and Cooking Demo

Growing and Cooking with Herbs | Saturday 8th May

£82.00
Description

Date: Saturday 8th May 
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: GROW HQ, Waterford
Tutors: Richard Mee & Eimear Brazil

Herbs are among the easiest of things for the first time GIYer to grow and one of the easiest foods to be self sufficient in, even if you don't have much space to grow. 

Join us for a delightful journey into the world of herbs, learning how to grow and cook with them with Richard and Eimear on this one day experience at GROW HQ in Waterford City. 

This course is suitable for beginners to intermediate who are passionate about sustainable living, eager to experiment with new flavours, or simply love spending time outdoors. You will learn about growing the annual herbs (like basil, coriander etc) and perennial herbs (like rosemary, thyme, sage and more).

You will spend the morning getting a masterclass from Richard on learning how to grow herbs, and after a delicious homegrown lunch Eimear Brazil (The Kitchen Shift) will lead a cookery demo showing how to make the best use of your delicious herbs to elevate even the simplest ingredients in to a culinary masterpiece.

What You'll Learn & Experience

  • Growing herbs in containers and beds
  • Harvesting for maximum flavour and regrowth
  • Drying and preserving herbs
  • Pairing herbs with seasonal cooking
  • Using fresh herbs in simple recipes

What to Expect on the Day

Please arrive on time to settle in, meet your fellow participants and get ready for a full day of learning. In the morning you’ll head outdoors into the GROW HQ garden for hands-on learning led by Richard. After lunch you will enjoy a cookery demo led by Eimear. 

What's Included

Enjoy tea or coffee on arrival before a full day of learning. You’ll also enjoy light refreshments, a delicious homemade lunch at GROW HQ, and a copy of Mick’s book, GROW COOK EAT, to take home.
You'll Learn

Morning:​
After you've enjoyed a welcome scone and tea or coffee, you'll explore the lush garden areas of GROW HQ, with Richard, discovering a variety of in-season herbs which thrive in the Irish climate. From aromatic Mediterranean herbs to resilient north European varieties, you'll gain hands-on experience in bed preparation, sowing, planting, and harvesting under the guidance of our head grower, Richard.​

​Afternoon:​
In this herbs cookery masterclass, you'll delve into how to harness the abundance of your garden's by-products to create culinary delights. From transforming surplus herbs into flavourful herb salts, to concocting refreshing herb cordials that tantalise the taste buds, Eimear will guide you through every step of the process. Embrace the ethos of zero waste as you learn to make the most of every ingredient, unlocking new dimensions of flavour and sustainability in your kitchen. ​

By the end of this course, you'll leave with a lots of of newfound skills and confidence. From mastering the art of sowing, growing, and harvesting herbs, to seamlessly incorporating them into your culinary creations, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to elevate your cooking to new heights.
About Your Tutors

Richard:
Richard has been growing since the age of three, learning alongside his dad and building over 40 years of growing expertise ever since. With degrees in Horticulture and Organic Farming, he’s grown crops across the UK, Ireland, Central America and Africa. As our Head Grower, Richard brings a wealth of hands-on experience and a deep passion for organic growing, from nurturing food for his family to producing crops commercially in his polytunnel. For Richard, growing isn’t just what he does – it’s who he is!

Eimear:
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About GROW HQ

Opened in 2016, GROW HQ is the multi-award winning home of GIY. It includes a 50-seat plot-to-plate cafe, organic urban farm and shop, and education centre for growing and cooking. Conveniently located on the Dunmore Road opposite Ardkeen.
Important Information

How to Book:

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Cancellation Policy:
We operate a 14 day cancellation policy. If you cancel your booking at least 14 days prior to the event you will be refunded. Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the date will not be refunded.

Allergies:
Please advise us of any dietary requirements and allergens when booking (email:hello@growhq.org) as we are unable to change the menu on the day.
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