Bookings for private individual or group tours of Foxfield LAND Centre (preferably midweek but some weekend slots available) are being taken now for April through to October. A donation of £5 per person towards costs is appreciated. Bring questions/cameras/photos of own gardens if permaculture solutions sought! Usually lasts around 90 minutes.
Volunteering Opportunity - not currently available due to COVID
We are open to receiving occasional volunteers and can provide basic overnight accommodation (or B&Bs available close by) and meals for those seeking to learn more and can offer their services on bigger projects or ongoing gardening activities, depending on season and our availability. Limited to 2 nights stay. Please contact Alison to discuss.
Saturday 20th March 2021 - 10am to 3pm
Emergence: Listening in Nature at Spring Equinox
See Emergence page for details
Saturday 24th April 2021 - 10am to 3pm
Permaculture Gardening Basics - Spring Time
Learn the basics of No Dig permaculture gardening. Seasonal crops to be sowing now and how to sow seed without disturbing soil. Easy methods for preparing beds and understanding your soil. Plus - spring weeds- understanding, using and even eating! Bring packed lunch and own gloves, includes full tour of Foxfield. Refreshments provided. £25
Saturday 1st May 2021 - 10am -3pm
Emergence: Listening in Nature at Beltane
See Emergence page for details
Saturday 29th May 2021– 10am - 5pm
FREE Open Day with guided tours, tea & cake, seed swap, plant sales
(Socially distanced by appointment time if still necessary then)
Sunday 13th June 2021 - 10am - 3pm
Understanding your Garden Ecosystem
Ideas for building biodiversity, habitat creation, planting for year round wildlife, recognising local ecosystem patterns, energy and water capture, soil building, living more closely to the seasons, how to cooperate and noticing when might be seeking to control! Bring packed lunch and own gloves, includes full tour of Foxfield. Refreshments provided. £25
Sunday 20th June 2021 - 10am - 3pm
Emergence: Listening in Nature at Summer Solstice
See Emergence page for details
July - Date tbd
Work Day – Carp Pond/Cob building Project
Sunday 1st August 2021- 10am - 3pm
Emergence: Listening in Nature at Lammas
See Emergence page for details
Date tbd
Work Day – Carp Pond/Cob building Project
Saturday 28th August 2021- 10am- 3pm
Permaculture Gardening Basics – Autumn Time
Ideas for autumn & winter crops, how to use green manures, preparing the soil for autumn and winter months.Basic seed saving techniqesn and use of self-seeding as a way to develop your no-dig polyculture system. Harvesting and storing looked at and late season weeds – understanding, using and eating! Bring packed lunch and own gloves, includes full tour of Foxfield. Refreshments provided. £25
Wednesday 22nd September 2021 - 10am - 3pm
Emergence: Listening in Nature at Autumn Equinox
See Emergence page for details
Date tbd
Work Day – Carp Pond/Cob building Project
Sunday 31st October 2021 - 10am - 3pm
Emergence: Listening in Nature at Samhain
See Emergence page for details
Saturday 11th December 2021- 11am - 2pm
Make a Natural Christmas Wreath in the Roundhouse
Sitting infront of the fire, make a wreath from natural materials harvested from the
garden. Easy and fun! Bring packed lunch or lunch to share for festive feel, refreshments
provided. Places very limited, book early. £25
Sunday 19th December 2021 - 10am-3pm
Emergence: Listening to Nature at Winter Solstice
See Emergence page for details
All workshops run by Alison Ensor at Foxfield LAND Centre, Gretton Fields, Glos. GL54 5HH which is accredited through the Permaculture Association UK.