Introduction to designing a garden for food growing

Introduction to designing a garden for food growing is a 5-hour workshop taking place on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Sheepdrove Organic Farm in Lambourn.

What to Expect

• Tour of the market garden with opportunity for questions.
• Learn about various food growing options for home, allotment, or balcony.
• Practice designing a site to scale and forming your own site design.
• Utilise innovative interactive tools including Orchard, Forest Garden, and urban food production toolkits.
• Refreshments will be provided.

Who Should Attend

This course is for you if you have a kitchen garden, courtyard, balcony, yard, back garden, field or allotment within which you would like to grow food. It is aimed at people with a small understanding of food growing, or as a start to your growing journey to get your plot right from the start.

Practical Information

The workshop lasts 5 hours and is primarily an in-person event, with 60% of the course conducted outdoors on uneven ground. Attendees are advised to wear sturdy footwear and dress for all weathers. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event; otherwise, a credit towards another workshop may be offered if cancelled up to one month prior, or if your place is re-sold thereafter. The venue is rural with limited public transport options.