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Introduction to Growing Your Own Food (Thursday evening course)

Have you ever wanted to learn to grow your own veg? Lauriston Agroecology Farm is running the very popular Introduction to Growing Your Own Food 6 week beginners course on Thursday evenings.

Introduction to Growing Your Own Food (Thursday evening course)

About Introduction to Growing Your Own Food (Thursday evening course)

Have you ever wanted to learn to grow your own veg? For the fourth year, we are running our very popular Introduction to Growing Your Own Food beginners course in the Community Garden at Lauriston Agroecology Farm. We will cover everything you need to know about soil, seeds, propagation, plant care, no-dig bed making, and compost for veg growing.

**There is also a separate Tuesday morning course**

Previous participants said:
“I really enjoyed getting involved in the practical aspects of the course and learning the theoretical! It was really well balanced!”

“Very lovely people, I get lots of new information about vegetables, and how important is the soil for all of us and the planet. I am happy that I participated in that course because helped me to gain confidence in understanding how to look after vegetables, soil and the nature.”

Who is This For?
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to grow vegetables using wildlife-friendly methods (no pesticides). You don't need to have your own garden - maybe you will one day. Or you can use these skills in any community growing space. The teaching is aimed at adults but you're welcome to attend with a baby or young child.

Accessibility Notes
We will be teaching and learning in our Community Garden. The ground is rough and uneven, but there are no steps and people have navigated it in robust wheelchairs. We will mostly be outdoors - be prepared for windy north Edinburgh! There is hands on activity, but no heavy lifting. We have outdoor kit you can borrow (wellies, waterproofs, fleeces). We don't have microphones, but will be a fairly small group (under 20 people).

See below about ticket pricing and financial accessibility.

About the Course Prices
We have three different prices. Paying the standard rate makes a contribution to covering our costs. If you can afford to pay the higher rate, you enable us to offer the discounted rate to folk under financial stress:

Solidarity (Pay it Forward) £120.00

Standard Price £80.00

Solidarity (Take if you Need) £30.00

+ Eventbrite fees

We can also offer a free space if the cost would prevent you from being able to attend - see our website for details

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