Everything Soil!

Join this masterclass at Paradise Cooperative in Wandsworth for a detailed look at soil types, soil testing and nutrition, soil care and improvement, composts and mulches and no dig techniques. All in pursuit of building healthy soil for growing healthy crops.

This session is ideally for people that have been growing food for a while and want to deepen their understanding of how to get the best out of their crops. Beginners are also welcome, we won’t go heavy on the soil science, the focus will be on the practical applications for horticulturalists, so it helps if you have some experience of food growing.

About the trainer: Vicki Cooke

Vicki has worked in organic horticulture for over 20 years, from vegetable seed producer with Garden Organic’s Heritage Seed Library to conservation manager with Plant Heritage, via running the walled kitchen garden at Hampton Court Palace - and taking in allotments, windowsill and rooftop growing along the way.

Currently head of food growing and biodiversity at the Paradise Cooperative, Wandsworth and a member of the RHS expert group on Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs

About the venue: Paradise Cooperative is a vibrant community garden in Wandsworth, that’s on a mission to create a sustainable urban environment that fosters community wellbeing, education, and nature connection.

Get discount tickets: Capital Growth member gardens and their staff/volunteers qualify for 50% discount on our training and networking events. If you’re involved in a food growing space that’s not already a member, then sign up today - it's free and easy to do!

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