Location: Classroom
About the course
This day-long course on vegetable gardening will cover seed sowing, raising seedlings, planting, plant care and harvesting, addressing the requirements of different vegetable crops. It will highlight seasonal tasks and will include a discussion about soil health and plant nutrition, helping you to plan your planting strategy and make the most of your growing space. Part of the afternoon will be spent in the nursery glasshouse and the Schools’ Garden practising some of the horticultural techniques discussed.
About the tutor
Pete Wrapson is an experienced horticulturist who specialises in food growing. Previously the Head Gardener for Jamie Oliver, Peter now manages the Cambridge community farm CoFarm and works at the Botanic Garden.
Bookings for this course will close on 6 March
Please take the time to read our course cancellations and refunds policy.
Please note that once this course has been filled, you can email education@botanic.cam.ac.uk to be added to a waiting list.
