Sustainable Allotment Management: Spring

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Learn how to manage an allotment in harmony with nature, using climate-adaptive and organic gardening techniques on this one-day short course focuses on the early growing season, with the autumn course exploring autumnal seasonal skills. Whether you’re new to growing or already have plenty of allotment experience, this one-day short course offers practical skills and ecological insights to help you run a productive and sustainable allotment. Led by CAT’s fantastic gardens team, you’ll explore how to care for soil, plan your growing space, and support biodiversity throughout the seasons. Key Information Duration: one day Upcoming dates: Spring – 11 April 2026 Spring – 22 April 2026 Autumn – 3 October 2026 Autumn – 14 October 2026 Start and finish times:  and ends at 4pm Course cost: £65 – includes lunch, tuition and all materials What to bring: sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing – this is a hands-on course in the gardens Terms and Conditions: you must be 18 years or over to attend our courses. You must be 18 years or over to attend our courses. For full list of terms and conditions click here What you will learn Spend the day in CAT’s beautiful allotment gardens learning how to grow food sustainably and adapt to the challenges of a changing climate. You’ll gain practical experience and take away knowledge to apply in your own plot or community growing space. Topics covered include: Assessing soil, sunlight...

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