Beginners | Growing Course

An Introduction to Practical Homesteading | Saturday 29th May

£82.00
Description

Date: Saturday 29th May
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: GROW HQ, Waterford
Tutor: Richard Mee & Sarah Browne

Discover the satisfaction of producing, preserving and making more of what you grow. An Introduction to Practical Homesteading explores traditional skills that can help you live more resourcefully, connect with your food and make the most of nature's seasonal abundance.

Learn how harvesting, preserving food and caring for livestock can reduce waste and bring greater self-sufficiency into everyday life. Explore how small-scale homesteading can support animal welfare, healthy soils and biodiversity, while building practical skills for a more resilient way of living.

What You'll Learn & Experience

  • Preserving a seasonal harvest
  • Basic animal care principles
  • Simple home dairy and egg use
  • Reducing household waste through homesteading practices
  • Prioritising tasks across a homestead calendar 

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 learning led by Richard. In the afternoon Sarah will lead a cookery demo to help you get the most out of your harvest.

What's Included

Enjoy tea or coffee on arrival before a full day of learning, with demonstrations, and hands-on growing. 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

Preserving a seasonal harvest
Basic animal care principles
Simple home dairy and egg use
Reducing household waste through homesteading practices
Prioritising tasks across a homestead calendar
About Your Tutor

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!

Sarah:
Sarah is a chef and food educator passionate about seasonal, plant-forward cooking and sustainable food systems. Raised on a dairy farm in North Kerry, she went on to hone her culinary skills in Galway, specialising in botanical cuisine and ingredient-led cooking. With a Master’s in Applied Culinary Nutrition, Sarah brings a wealth of food knowledge to her role as Education Coordinator, where she makes learning about growing, cooking and eating well fun and inspiring for learners of all ages.
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

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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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