Dig For Victory: Then and Now

29
Jul

RHS Garden Rosemoor, EX38 8PH

RHS Garden Rosemoor, EX38 8PH

Address

Great Torrington Rosemoor
TORRINGTON
Devon
EX38 8PH

Venue

RHS Garden Rosemoor

Booking


  • Member

    £30

  • Non-member

    £42

Overview

  • Course running time

    Saturday 29 July 2023, 2pm–4.30pm

  • Skill level

    General

  • Subject

    Workshop

  • Topic

    Productive gardening


The hugely successful Second World War campaign to supplement food rations with homegrown veg and fruit using any spare ground in gardens, allotments and public parks is a great model for today’s focus on sustainability, reduction of food miles and self-sufficiency. 

In this workshop at RHS Garden Rosemoor, we look at making the most out of your available growing space including tips on soil health, choosing the tastiest crops of vegetables, fruit and herbs for year-round production, successional sowing, companion planting and how to deal with common garden problems. 
 
We will spend some time in the classroom and then head out to the Rosemoor allotment area for ideas and inspiration.

Please bring with you:
  • Your booking reference number
  • A notebook and pencil to make notes
  • Camera or mobile phone for photos if you wish
Please wear clothes and footwear suitable for the weather on the day. Parts of this workshop will be taking place both indoors and outside.
 
Tea, coffee and cake are included.

Tutor: Viv Hunt

Get involved

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.