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The Compost Connection CIC

LXCL:This ticket is subsidised for people on lower incomes. We use a tiered ticket system because we want our workshops to be accessible for more people. Please choose the option that feels right for you.

Subsidised ticket

LXCL:This price reflects the true cost of running this workshop. We use a tiered ticket system because we want our workshops to be accessible for more people. Please choose the option that feels right for you.

Standard ticket

LXCL:We are a grassroots, not-for-profit organisation working to build local resilience through supporting community organisations, allotments and daycare centres to recycle waste via composting, and to regenerate their soil for food growing. All additional funds generated by people generously buying a supporter ticket will be directly be used to support this grassroots work. Thank you for your generous support.

Supporter ticket

Join us for this empowering day at Haye Farm, learning how to build resilience in your garden or allotment, and grow your own food in the reality of our changing climate. &nbsp; This foundational workshop will give you in-depth, practical knowledge about building healthy soil, making great compost, choosing and tending crops, and planning your growing space in a way that is in harmony with natural processes. &nbsp; Healthy SoilSuccessful food growing starts with healthy soil. We&rsquo;ll explore how to build soil that supports strong, nutritious crops. &nbsp;You will:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">carry out simple soil observations to recognise signs of both poor and healthy soil</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">use high‑powered microscopes to explore the microscopic life that drives a healthy soil ecosystem</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">learn nature‑friendly ways to improve soil structure and biology</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">make a high‑quality biological &lsquo;tea&rsquo;, and take home the ingredients to brew some at home</li></ul>CompostingHomemade compost is key to growing food in a sustainable way without being reliant on buying inputs. This session will help you feel confident in the composting process and avoid common issues. &nbsp;You will:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">learn how different materials break down, and how to balance your inputs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">get guidance on choosing composting methods that suit your space and personality</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">learn how to manage your system and know when your compost is ready to use</li></ul>GrowingWe&rsquo;ll look at how to prepare beds, choose crops, sow seeds, and care for plants in a way that supports resilience throughout the year. &nbsp;You will:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">sow seeds for crops that can be grown through autumn and winter</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">learn how to prick out seedlings and repot them confidently</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">pick up simple tips for caring for young plants so they thrive</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">explore ways to plan your growing space for resilience to drought, hot weather, and next year&rsquo;s growing season</li></ul>You will leave with confidence to get started, and a kit containing green manure seeds to improve your soil. &nbsp; Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch (there is a fridge for keeping food cool) and wear clothing suitable for being outdoors.&nbsp; The workshop will be led by Claire Woolnough, who is an experienced educator, composter, worm farmer, and grower. &nbsp;Claire works with organisations, allotments and gardeners to support them with setting up tailored composting systems, and to regenerate their soil for successful food growing. &nbsp;Haye Farm is run with soil regeneration and wildlife in mind, producing high quality food for local people.&nbsp;

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for your booking, we are looking forward to meeting you at the workshop. &nbsp; We will be outdoors for some of the session, so do wear footwear and clothing that you will be comfortable in. &nbsp;Bring along a cup-full of your soil or homemade compost if you would like to view it under the microscope. &nbsp; Travel - please note that the road through Bewdley to Haye Farm is currently closed, so you will need to arrive at the farm via the Switchback, from the direction of Stourport. &nbsp;It may be that this road is open by the time of the workshop, but please check before you leave.&nbsp; If you have questions before the session, please contact us at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:hello@thecompostconnection.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">hello@thecompostconnection.co.uk</a> Best wishes,&nbsp; Claire&nbsp;

Join us for this empowering day at Haye Farm, learning how to build resilience in your garden or allotment, and grow your own food in the reality of our changing climate.   This foundational workshop will give you in-depth, practical knowledge about building healthy soil, making great compost, choosing and tending crops, and planning your growing space in a way that is in harmony with natural processes.   Healthy SoilSuccessful food growing starts with healthy soil. We’ll explore how to build soil that supports strong, nutritious crops.  You will:<ul><li>carry out simple soil observations to recognise signs of both poor and healthy soil</li><li>use high‑powered microscopes to explore the microscopic life that drives a healthy soil ecosystem</li><li>learn nature‑friendly ways to improve soil structure and biology</li><li>make a high‑quality biological ‘tea’, and take home the ingredients to brew some at home</li></ul>CompostingHomemade compost is key to growing food in a sustainable way without being reliant on buying inputs. This session will help you feel confident in the composting process and avoid common issues.  You will:<ul><li>learn how different materials break down, and how to balance your inputs</li><li>get guidance on choosing composting methods that suit your space and personality</li><li>learn how to manage your system and know when your compost is ready to use</li></ul>GrowingWe’ll look at how to prepare beds, choose crops, sow seeds, and care for plants in a way that supports resilience throughout the year.  You will:<ul><li>sow seeds for crops that can be grown through autumn and winter</li><li>learn how to prick out seedlings and repot them confidently</li><li>pick up simple tips for caring for young plants so they thrive</li><li>explore ways to plan your growing space for resilience to drought, hot weather, and next year’s growing season</li></ul>You will leave with confidence to get started, and a kit containing green manure seeds to improve your soil.   Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch (there is a fridge for keeping food cool) and wear clothing suitable for being outdoors.  The workshop will be led by Claire Woolnough, who is an experienced educator, composter, worm farmer, and grower.  Claire works with organisations, allotments and gardeners to support them with setting up tailored composting systems, and to regenerate their soil for successful food growing.  Haye Farm is run with soil regeneration and wildlife in mind, producing high quality food for local people.

The Compost Connection CIC

Grow your own food in a changing climate

Haye Farm

Subsidised ticket

£45

Standard ticket

£65

Supporter ticket

£80