Beginners | Growing Course

Raised Beds through the Growing Year: Spring | Saturday 17th April

£82.00
Description

Date: Saturday 17th April
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: GROW HQ, Waterford
Tutor: Mick Kelly

Spring is the time to get your raised beds ready for a productive growing season. Building on the foundations of our Get Started with Raised Beds course, Mick Kelly will guide you through preparing your beds after winter, improving soil health and planning your spring sowing and planting.

This is the first course in our four-part Raised Beds series. Book individually or save when you bundle all four courses and follow your raised beds through the seasons.

What You'll Learn & Experience

  • Preparing beds after winter

  • Sowing and planting schedules

  • Protecting young plants from late frost

  • Feeding soil ahead of the season

  • Early-season pest and weed management

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. You’ll head outdoors into the GROW HQ garden for hands-on learning led by Mick.

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

Preparing beds after winter
Sowing and planting schedules
Protecting young plants from late frost
Feeding soil ahead of the season
Early-season pest and weed management

About Your Tutor

Mick founded GIY in 2008 after a chance encounter with a bulb of Chinese garlic sparked a growing passion for homegrown food. Since then, he’s become a leading voice in food growing, inspiring people to reconnect with what they eat and to grow their own, from beginners to seasoned GIYers. As a grower, author and TV presenter, Mick brings a wealth of practical knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for helping people grow good food and build a more sustainable future.

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.