Beginners | Growing Course

Grow your own Organic Fruit | Saturday 6th November 2027

€95.00
Description

Date: Saturday 6th November 2027
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: GROW HQ, Waterford
Tutor: Richard Mee 

There's something special about picking fruit you've grown yourself. From planning your first fruit garden to choosing varieties suited to Irish growing conditions, this practical course for beginners and intermediate levels will help you get started with growing your own organic fruit at home.

Discover how to establish healthy, productive fruit plants and care for them using organic growing techniques. Learn how to choose suitable varieties, work with seasonal growing cycles and support biodiversity while building a fruit garden that rewards you year after year.

What You'll Learn & Experience

  • Selecting fruit varieties suited to Irish conditions
  • Planting and establishing trees and bushes
  • Pruning and training basics
  • Organic pest and disease management
  • Harvest and storage tips

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

Selecting fruit varieties suited to Irish conditions
Planting and establishing trees and bushes
Pruning and training basics
Organic pest and disease management
Harvest and storage tips
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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