Garden history expert Dr Toby Musgrave teaches you how to choose, find and grow heritage fruit and vegetables in your garden (also known as heirloom fruit and vegetables). He'll explain the history of some of our favourite fruit and vegetables - where they came from, how they were grown, and include some of the ancient varieties we've now lost. This is very much a course for those of you who grow or or want to grow old-fashioned cultivars and who would like to be introduced to some of the very best Heritage or Heirloom seeds and cultivars that are available to grow today; but who are also interested to discover more about the fascinating stories that our favourite fruits and vegetables have to tell.
Along the way you'll also learn how fruits and vegetables have influenced cultures and changed world history. You'll learn:
Starts September 2025
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to discuss a range of approaches that can be adopted in gardens to make them more ‘wildlife friendly’ and implement measures in their own gardens, community spaces and apply at larger scales.
Flexible learning
Introducing Regenerative Agriculture: Core Principles. This course provides a detailed introduction to the core principles of regenerative agriculture and offers valuable insights into the benefits of adopting these principles on-farm.
Flexible learning
Discover the different types of habitats and species that can be found on the farm, along with the key ingredients for their successful management and the best strategies for targeting these options.
Flexible learning
Discover the essentials of hedgerow management, from planting to establishment and ongoing maintenance. Learn about their benefits to the environment, the current legal landscape surrounding hedgerows and the financial opportunities for hedgerow management across the UK.
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