Self-Sufficiency gardening (UK)
About This Event
The Self-Sufficiency gardening (UK) workshop takes place on Thursday 15 October at Hestercombe House & Gardens in Taunton.
What to Expect
- Workshop on planning towards self-sufficiency in fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, and mushrooms.
- Guidance on increasing the amount of food you produce for your own consumption.
- Exploration of crop selection, varieties, seasonal planning, and plot planning by m2.
- Detailed coverage of growing vegetables, fruit, and herbs.
- Support with designing your space, crop selections, sowing plans, and plant supply.
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for gardeners who understand the seasonality of food growing, including home growers, community gardens, schools, and smallholders, aiming to increase their food production.
Practical Information
The workshop duration is 3 hours. Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for all weathers as the course is delivered outside on uneven ground. Public transport options are limited, and the venue is rural.
Programme
The workshop will cover the following topics and details:
- Crop selection
- Varieties
- Seasonal planning
- Planning your plot by m2 for the crop volume you need
- Growing veg
- Fruit growing
- Herbs
- Produce per m2
- How to produce enough for you and your household
- How to plan your site
Topics
Oct
15
October 15, 2026
Location
Hestercombe House & Gardens
Gotton
Taunton, TA2 8LG · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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