Get Growing is a series of practical hands-on workshops, designed to give would-be Exeter growers on low incomes the skills and confidence to create and care for a vegetable garden. Participants will also have the opportunity to join a group of volunteers maintaining Harvest’s allotment plots and growing food for themselves.
The sessions will follow the growing cycle as we plan, prepare, plant and care for our allotment. Each session will be led by an expert grower. Sessions are held on Saturdays from 10am – 3pm at Cowick Lane Allotments, and cost £5. Some free places are available; please enquire to find out if you are eligible by ringing Andi Tobe on
Tel: 01392 205800 Ex 212
Workshop 3: Starting From Seed
Saturday 17th March, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Tutor: Greg Towning
Early sowing and planting out techniques for successful food growing. We’ll have the opportunity to get some hands-on experience of sowing seeds and pricking out techniques, as well as learning about what to start when and much more.
Workshop 4: Caring for your Garden
Saturday 12th May
Tutor: Greg Towning
What to do about pests and diseases, taking care of your plants, maintaining soil fertility, keeping everything healthy and growing well.
Workshop 5: Harvesting and Feasting
21st July 2012
Tutors: Andi Tobe and Ellie Parker
Last but not least – enjoying the fruits of your labour! How to bring in the harvest, how to know when it’s ready, and most importantly – what to do with it when it’s picked. We’ll be picking, preparing and cooking our own produce on the allotment.