Course in Allotments and Organic Gardening in Bristol

February 22, 2012
6:30 pmto9:00 pm

City & Guilds Certificate in Organic Gardening

Course to start: 22nd February 2012

Days and Times: Wednesdays 6.30-9.00pm (Theory) Saturdays 9-11.30am (Practicals)

Duration: 14 Wednesday evenings and 6 Saturday mornings (tba)

Site: City Of Bristol College, Ashley Down Centre, Ashley Down Rd., and Ashley Vale allotments near St. Werburghs City Farm.

Description: A modular course covering all aspects of organic growing. On successful completion, candidates will receive the City and Guilds Certificate in Organic Gardening (Level 2).

Topics include looking after your soil, propagation of fruit and vegetables including seed sowing and grafting, dealing with pests and diseases organically, feeding plants, harvesting, etc.

Assessment is through multiple choice tests and practical assessment.

Cost: £187 – enroll through City of Bristol College

For further information contact Tim Foster (tutor) on 0117 9241282 or timfoster@wildmail.com