Workshop – Growing under cover (early seed sowing)

Saughton Park, Edinburgh

Growing under cover: Part of 'Growing Veg in Scotland' workshops. This practical workshop will see participants sowing early vegetable seeds, looking at and using suitable composts. How and when to sow utilising different containers and sowing techniques. Storage of seeds once the packet has been opened. Seedling aftercare to prepare for planting in the open […]

Workshop – Growing Protected Crops

Saughton Park, Edinburgh

Growing Protected Crops: Part of ‘Growing Veg in Scotland’ workshops. In this workshops participants will learn about sowing, planting and aftercare of crops that require some protection. This workshop will show that whilst having a glasshouse/greenhouse is good there are alternatives for growing the more tender crops at home or on the allotment. The workshop […]

Workshop – Planning Growing for Scottish Conditions (2nd run due to popular demand)

Saughton Park, Edinburgh

Planning Growing for Scottish Conditions (2nd run due to popular demand): Part of ‘Growing Veg in Scotland’ workshops. The first of our workshops guiding you on growing fruit and vegetables, is back due to tremendous demand. This is a repeat of the workshop run in January. This workshop will help you to plan your edible […]

Workshop – Pests & Diseases – and all the nasties

Saughton Park, Edinburgh

Pests, Diseases and all the nasties:   Part of 'Growing Veg in Scotland' workshops. Looking at common pests and diseases that can be found in the vegetable garden. How to either control, mitigate and or eradicate said pests and diseases. The workshop will be classroom based, in the McHattie Room at Saughton Park.   To book […]

Workshop – Maintenance – the plot progresses

Bridgend Allotments Edinburgh Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh

Maintenance – the plot progresses: Part of ‘Growing Veg in Scotland’ workshops. This practical workshop will take place at the Caley’s model allotment situated at Bridgend (correct address and directions required). The workshop will look at a practical plot layout, crop rotation and what can be grown on a typical plot. We will also look […]

Workshop – Harvesting, Storage and Showing

Bridgend Allotments Edinburgh Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh

Harvesting, Storage and Showing: Part of ‘Growing Veg in Scotland’ workshops. This practical workshop will look at the correct ways to harvest crops and the optimum methods of storing produce, especially for longevity. We will also look at how to lift and prepare crops for the show bench and correct preparation once lifted. This workshop […]