The Alchemy of Fermentation

Join Josephine, the Head of our Creative and Regenerative Kitchen, for an introductory talk and demo on the alchemy of fermentation.

The session will explore the origins, benefits, and delightful array of flavors offered by fermented foods. Through practical demonstrations, Josephine will unveil the artistry and science behind some fermentation techniques, offering valuable insights and a handout so you can put all the learnings to work.

Join us to deepen your understanding of fermentation.

About the host:

Josephine Marchandise is the Head of the Regenerative and Creative Kitchen and Fermentation Lab at OmVed Gardens. She is passionate about growing, cooking and fermenting plants. Inspired by the wild, she always tries to start her creative process outdoors, and nurture her relationship with the soil/land before taking ingredients to the kitchen. Jo has been exploring and experimenting with all sorts of fermentation techniques for a few years. She is a member of the UK Fermenters Guild, organises a yearly fermentation festival and regularly teaches hands-on workshops at Omved Gardens in London and in France.

Subsidised Tickets:

We have a few tickets at a subsidised rate. If this workshop is not monetarily accessible to you, please write to us at events@omvedgardens.com to avail yourself of a subsidised ticket rate. Subject to availability.

Refund Policy:

These tickets are refundable up to 10 days before the start of the event (6 May) post which they will be non-refundable.

About OmVed Gardens:

Since 2017, we have been carefully restoring a previously tarmacked land in Highgate Village, north London, to provide a space to explore food, creativity and ecology for health and climate resilience.

We are a community interest company featuring a permaculture garden, a creative zero-waste kitchen and a growing educational, events and exhibition space. Our aims are to realise our deep entwinement with each other and the more-than-human, through thinking around food, gardening and ecological awareness, to improve diversity at all levels (seed, food, species, participation) and to use creativity and nature-led knowledge to help tackle the climate emergency.

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Practical Information:

Access to our garden can be steep, please wear sturdy shoes. We don't currently have access to different mobilities.

There is no visitor parking so we encourage you to cycle, walk or take public transport. Google Maps Directions

There is paid parking on Highgate from 10am - 12pm and free before and after.

We unfortunately cannot allow any furry friends unless they are guide/support animals. Please let us know in advance if you need to bring them with you.

The Glasshouse (Our indoor space) is not heated so please dress for the weather.

Health & Safety Information:

Children are the responsibility of their parents or guardians and should not be left unattended at any time when they are on site.

If you have an allergy to a particular plant or insect, please get in touch before attending our site.

The gardens are a habitat for a variety of pollinators, including busy bees. Please respect them and do not approach the beehives for their safety and yours.

We have ponds - members of the public are not permitted in the pond at any time.

Do not ingest any plants, mushrooms or fungi that you find on site.

There are two first aid kits on site, one in the glasshouse and one in the dome.