11 March 2023 at 7pm - Charles Dowding, ‘No Dig’ growing expert and educator is coming to Norwich!
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Practical session at Norwich FarmShare
During the afternoon Charles will be hosted by Norwich FarmShare, where he will share
some practical tips on how to achieve success in the garden without digging. With the aid
of practical demonstrations in the market garden, participants will learn about the
principles of no-dig gardening, making and using compost, what is compost, how to
smother and stay on top of weeds, how to set up beds and paths, how to orientate beds
and propagation.
There will be a short refreshment break in the middle.
Tickets to this Session have now sold out, however there are still tickets available for the evening talk.
During the afternoon Charles will be hosted by Norwich FarmShare, where he will share
some practical tips on how to achieve success in the garden without digging. With the aid
of practical demonstrations in the market garden, participants will learn about the
principles of no-dig gardening, making and using compost, what is compost, how to
smother and stay on top of weeds, how to set up beds and paths, how to orientate beds
and propagation.
There will be a short refreshment break in the middle.
Tickets to this Session have now sold out, however there are still tickets available for the evening talk.
Evening talk at The Forum, Norwich
No Dig for Easier Abundance. Charles explains how his gardening practices have evolved since 1982, when he made
beds for the 1.5 acres of his new organic market garden. In that first autumn, he mulched
with old hay to prevent weed growth, then discovered a huge increase of slugs!
From that starting point has evolved his simple, easy methods for smothering weeds when
starting out, This is followed by little-and-often maintenance of beds and paths. They are
mostly weed and slug free!
His talk is about growing food more easily and quickly. For example, he does not harden
off seedlings, and practices little rotation of vegetables. He explains simple ways to
propagate, making and using compost, and protecting plants from cold and pests. His
trials show us the benefits no-dig brings. These include cropping undercover in the winter
and summer, year round planting so that beds are mostly full. Thus you have food year
round, including from store. He offers tips on saving seeds, using wood chip, and best
ways to water.
The evening talk will take place at The Forum at 7pm DOORS OPEN at 6.30 for
refreshments, books and information.
Tickets for this event have now SOLD OUT.
No Dig for Easier Abundance. Charles explains how his gardening practices have evolved since 1982, when he made
beds for the 1.5 acres of his new organic market garden. In that first autumn, he mulched
with old hay to prevent weed growth, then discovered a huge increase of slugs!
From that starting point has evolved his simple, easy methods for smothering weeds when
starting out, This is followed by little-and-often maintenance of beds and paths. They are
mostly weed and slug free!
His talk is about growing food more easily and quickly. For example, he does not harden
off seedlings, and practices little rotation of vegetables. He explains simple ways to
propagate, making and using compost, and protecting plants from cold and pests. His
trials show us the benefits no-dig brings. These include cropping undercover in the winter
and summer, year round planting so that beds are mostly full. Thus you have food year
round, including from store. He offers tips on saving seeds, using wood chip, and best
ways to water.
The evening talk will take place at The Forum at 7pm DOORS OPEN at 6.30 for
refreshments, books and information.
Tickets for this event have now SOLD OUT.
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