Square Foot Gardening UK

Workshops 2004


Saturday March 20th 2004 10am - 12.30pm.
"An introduction to SquareFoot Gardening"
Ryton Organic Gardens


Saturday March 20th 2004
2pm - 4.30pm
"Making compost - including the latest developments in domestic
composting"
Ryton Organic Gardens


Please note: these courses are NOT organised or run by HDRA.
All enquiries direct to Colin Shaw:

Course fee is £18 each course, £32 for both if booked in the same name at the same time. The fee includes: full
course documentation, tea/coffee in morning and afternoon for course delegates and access to Ryton Gardens. Lunch is not included but you can book a table in the restaurant or
use the new conservatory café.

Please note: as this course is not run by HDRA there is no further
discount for HDRA members.

The Squarefoot Workshop

The workshop will include a basic introduction to the method, outlined in the book, 'Square Foot Gardening' by Mel Bartholomew, converting the method to organic techniques,
planning what to grow and general management of your plot. This is all ideal way to growing your own vegetables as managing a 4ft square plot is easy, not too time consuming -
and gives you a taste of home grown vegetables.

The Composting workshop

The workshop will focus on practical composting methods. This will include information on making compost, choosing a container, siting the compost 'heap', what to include in the heap, what to leave out, how to use the finished compost, worm composting and the latest developments in domestic compost making. There will be time for a question and answer session at the end of the workshop.

Tutor Profile

Colin Shaw is an enthusiastic organic gardener growing mainly vegetables. His interests include gardening in small spaces, urban gardens and making compost. He was the founder
of Coventry Organic Gardeners, an HDRA local group. Colin has written for several gardening publications including articles on Square Foot gardening for 'Kitchen Garden' and 'Gardeners World' magazines.