This introduction course is for anyone who is interested in Organic Gardening. Participants will learn the basics of organic food growing and will be shown how to grow yo
What we do
Introduction training on organic gardening
For new and prospective allotment holders
A tailored, introductory course for new and prospective allotment holders, or existing allotment holders wanting a refresher on some basic organic gardening techniques. The course includes all aspects of growing, site layout, composting etc and can be delivered either at Debdale or on your own site.
For local residents and housing associations
Our introductory course for local residents, or housing associations is designed to offer tailored sessions on basic organic gardening techniques for your area. The course includes all aspects of growing, site layout, composting etc and can be delivered either at Debdale or on your own site.
Sow a seed for Primary schools
It's easy to forget where our food comes from and how it gets to our plate. This course is designed to engage children in organic gardening through a series of three weekly interactive sessions. Learn how to sow a seed, make compost and then transport your seedlings to watch them grow. The course is designed to encourage local food growing and promote healthier lifestyles. Each weekly session lasts two hours. If your primary school would be interested in it, please get in touch.
Volunteering
Corporate volunteering or staff away days
If your organication is interested in economic, social and environmental sustainability, or would simply like to do something practical and worthwhile for a staff away day, please get in touch. We can arrange a practical, team building day for between 6-20 people with a range of horticultural activities. The day would include a 20 tour of the site and an informal experience of organic gardening in action. Contact Adrienne to find out more - 0161 220 9199 or adrienne@debdale.ecocentre.org.uk
Theraputic gardening programme
A four week theraputic gardening programme
Site Tours and taster sessions for groups
We would love to show people around our organic eco centre for groups of between 6 and 20 people. Come along to find out about the principles of sustainability, see how our crop rotation system works, visit our beautiful heritage garden the is being developed, and be inspired - the organic way. The tour lasts 20 minutes and is followed up by a short practical activity as an introduction to organic gardening. The whole thing lasts just under an hour and costs just £25 per group, including some free organic produce to take away with you. To arrange, please contact Adrienne - 0161 220 9199 or adrienne@debdale.ecocentre.org.uk
Off site development
Our trained horticulturalists offer specialist advice and consultancy on how to develop your plot, whether you have newly acquired a bit of growing space or have some existed space that needs a bit of rejuvinating. We will offer you guidance and advice on what to grow, how to develop the space and any infrastructure you may need. There is a charge of £40 per hour for this service, which includes an off-site visit, guidance and the opportunity of some free training in organic gardening to get you started. For more information, please contact Adrienne - 0161 220 9199 or adrienne@debdale.ecocentre.org.uk