Advanced | Growing Course

Fertile Ground Masterclass | Saturday 24th July

€95.00
Description

Date: Saturday 24th July
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: GROW HQ, Waterford
Tutor: Richard Mee 

Healthy soil is the foundation of every productive garden. In our Fertile Ground Masterclass, GROW HQ Head Grower Richard Mee takes a deeper dive into soil as a living ecosystem, exploring how to build fertility, improve plant health and create growing systems that thrive for years to come.

Designed for experienced growers and gardening enthusiasts ready to take their knowledge further, this expert-level masterclass combines a deeper understanding of soil biology with practical strategies you can apply in gardens of all sizes. Explore organic matter, compost, soil structure, nutrient cycling and the relationship between soil health, biodiversity and climate resilience.

What You'll Learn & Experience

  • Understanding soil biology and structure
  • Testing and interpreting soil health
  • Building fertility organically - compost, green manures, mulching
  • Managing soil across different garden contexts
  • Troubleshooting common soil problems

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 learning led by Richard

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

Understanding soil biology and structure
Testing and interpreting soil health
Building fertility organically - compost, green manures, mulching
Managing soil across different garden contexts
Troubleshooting common soil problems
About Your Tutor

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!
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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