WHEN:
Saturday 21 September 2024
TUTORS:
Sid Hill
VENUE:
Schumacher College
About this course
On this course, we will explore how ecological understanding can transform how gardeners interact with plants and the land.
We will be focused on practical and creative ecological gardening. Taking inspiration from rewilding, ecological horticulture and permaculture to tend gardens over time, while working towards our goals. How can the gardener be an ecosystem engineer and create ecological diversity, beauty and produce food?
The day will begin by exploring Sid’s work and approach in designing, creating and managing ecological gardens. He will discuss his research and projects with edible forest gardens and edible meadows, their ethnobotanical history and applied ecological principles. We will walk the gardens at Schumacher College, discussing how to practically implement these ideas, providing take home ideas to thoughtfully tend the land.
TESTIMONIALS
- “It was probably the best course I’ve been on tbh! New thought-provoking ideas, pulling together strands of growing food, novel edibles, meadows, ecology, rewilding and more. Interactive too with games! Yes! Games!”
- “It was a brilliant day. Sid Hill is a natural educator. I learnt so much about plant communities and ecological design. It was interactive and informative and we had a great group of people. The venue was fantastic too. I would recommend!”
- “A fabulous workshop with Sid, taking us through his approach to ecological gardening and design with a mix of presentations and group activities. So much inspiration, and his passion and depth of knowledge really shine through. Thoroughly recommended.”
Who is this course for?
Suitable for home gardeners and professionals alike.
The course will a combination of lecture, walks, discussions and nature games to make it accessible to a wide range of learning styles. As the learning is built on over the day, it will be suitable for both amateur gardeners and professionals looking to learn new approaches in their gardening practice.
TUTORS
Sid Hill
Sid Hill is a multi-award-winning ecological gardener, teacher and artist. He hopes to inspire others with his contagious fascination with plants, art and ecology.
Sid Hill Ecological Gardens | Horticultural consultancy
OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY
Our courses are part of the wider Learning programme at Dartington, and you will join a community of students on site studying at Schumacher College and Dartington Arts School as well as other short course participants, volunteers and visitors.
While you are here we invite you to take part in our learning community life by attending morning meetings, taking part in activities such as meal preparation and clearing, and evening social events. This is entirely voluntary, but participants tell us that taking part adds to their experience at Dartington.
Book now
Begin your online booking below. You will receive an e-ticket for this event. You are welcome to email us at shortcourses@dartington.org or call us at 01803 847008 with any queries you have. Full Short Course T&Cs can be found here >
If you place a deposit, you will be contacted by us four weeks before the course start date to pay the outstanding balance. You will also be contacted with full details about the course before you arrive.
Please note that in most cases bookings for all our Short Courses close at midday on the Thursday before the course begins. This enables us to give you the best possible course experience and ensures all bookers receive the relevant course materials before they arrive.
Saturday 21st September
