This is a 2-day introduction to the concept and techniques of forest gardening, involving theory and practice from visioning to harvesting.
The course will cover: • Benefits of forest gardening • Site selection and design • Integration of permaculture principles and design process • Species' selection • Plant propagation • Site preparation, establishment and maintenance; harvesting • Integration with other farm and garden systems
The course will assist participants to visualize, plan, establish and continue to maintain, harvest and learn from a forest garden, be it at home or on someone else's land such as a community garden, school garden, etc. You will be able to go home and start your journey into forest gardening and be better informed to manage a forest garden that you have already started. And you’ll know how to continue your journey through research into existing literature and being part of an ever-growing network of forest gardeners in the UK.
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