Courses

We run courses in Organic Horticulture, Renewable Energies and Technologies, Environmental Conservation and Skills for Life. If you can’t find what you want on the lists below then please also check out our volunteering pages – you can learn the skills you want from a volunteering placement.



Young Rangers Course

What's Going On?
See the poster HERE for more details about the great activities you’ll be doing!
 
Who Is It For?
Young People (16-19 NEETS)
 
When and Where?
Based at Heeley City Farm with weekly work-trips to the Peak District National Park and other great places – you can join at anytime!
 
How Much?
Free (you will also get a free weekly travel pass, EMA, and other goodies!)
 
Who Should I Contact?
Tel: 0114 250 5116
Wortley Hall
Walled Garden

 Organic Farm School Workshops

What's Going On?
Six half day workshops (see below), as part of the Soil Association's nationwide Organic Farm School. Pragmatically covers the essential knowledge and skills required to successfully grow your own produce using organic methods. Click HERE to view poster.
('Right click > Save Link As' to download.)

How Much?
Each session costs £15, or £75 for all six if booked in advance.

Who Should I Contact?
Contact Darrell Maryon, Head Gardener and Course Tutor:
Tel: 07768 932613
E-Mail: wortleyorganic@rocketmail.com
Web: www.organickitchengarden.co.uk
 
Workshops
Saturday 14 April 10.00 - 13.00. "Soil"
First Organic Farm School session. Introduction to understanding what you need to know about this fundamental topic. Methods of identifying soil types, improving soils with green manures and soil conditioners.

Saturday 21 April 10.00 - 13.00. "Compost"
Second Organic Farm School session. How to make and use compost for healthy and productive crops from your garden. Make your own growing media for raising seedlings and containerised crops.

Saturday 28 April 10.00 - 13.00. "Propagation"
Third Organic Farm School session. Economical ways to make more plants from seeds and plant material, including sowing in cells and modules, layering and french dropping. Some demonstrations and practical activities will be included.		 Saturday 5 May 10.00 - 13.00. "Crops"
Fourth Organic Farm School session. Explore the range of crops we can grow in our region including cultivation methods, pest and disease prevention, weeding methods and rotations, intercropping and catch-cropping.

Saturday 12 May 10.00 - 13.00. "Herbs & Wildlife"
Fifth Organic Farm School session. Tips for growing herbs (for kitchen, medicine, liquid feeds etc) attracting beneficial wildlife and companion planting. We will also introduce the topic of organic approaches to pest and disease prevention and control.

Saturday 19 May 10.00 - 13.00. "Fruit"
Sixth and final Organic Farm School session. Look at the range of fruit crops and their suitability to your garden. Planting, cultivation and pruning methods. Pest and disease prevention, and harvesting and storage methods.