A stand-along course on the fundamental principles and practices to get you going in commercial No-Dig growing.

Growing vegetables, salad, herbs and flowers on permanent no-dig beds has become key to successful market gardens around the world. In this short course we will cover the methods, equipment and theory which are needed to establish a No-Dig market garden, flower garden or other productive garden.

This course is aimed at commercial growers, but would also be relevant for gardeners wishing to create an efficient home vegetable plot. It is a combination of discussions, classroom study and hands-on practical work.

Tea and coffee provided. Please bring a packed lunch.

Course contents

Soil biology basics

The benefits and principles of No-Dig

Options appraisal – which methods to use?

Planning and setting out No-Dig beds

Compost use and production

Introduction to tools, materials and equipment

Management of No-Dig beds

Growing principles from seed to harvest