Beginners | Growing Course

GIY for Beginners | Multiple Dates Available

€95.00
Description

Dates Available: Saturday 13th March | Saturday 15th May | Saturday 3rd July | Sunday 8th August | Saturday 11th September
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: GROW HQ, Waterford
Tutor: Mick Kelly

Learn to grow your own food with our hands-on GIY for Beginners course. Join Mick Kelly, founder of GIY, for this one-day beginner-friendly course at GROW HQ and learn the essentials of growing vegetables at home.

You'll learn how to choose suitable crops for your space, understand seasonal growing cycles and care for your plants from seed to harvest. No previous experience is needed, just a curiosity about where food comes from and a willingness to give growing a go.

Discover how growing your own food can reconnect you with nature, build confidence and help you develop a more sustainable relationship with what you eat.

What You'll Learn & Experience

  • Understanding seasonal growing cycles and the needs of plants
  • Choosing suitable crops and growing methods for different spaces and conditions
  • Basic skills in sowing, planting, watering, feeding, tending, and harvesting
  • Observation, planning, problem-solving, and sustainable use of resources

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 growing led by Mick.

What's Included

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

New food behaviours, knowledge and practical skills for your health and the health of the planet:

How to:
Eat with the seasons
Support local producers
Reduce your food pollution
Eat more plants
Reduce food waste

Activities will include:
* Learning about regenerative agriculture and the connection between soil health and nutrient density in food
* Practical 'master' skills for growing some of your own food including seed sowing, composting and transplanting (no prior experience needed)
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.
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