Introduction to Regenerative Horticulture

Course intro

Are you keen to grow your own nutritious food?

Join our part-time, FREE, 10-week course that will give you the skills to begin growing with and for nature. We’ll explore how to grow healthy food that does not cost the earth.

Not sure if the course is for you? Join our Taster Day to find out more!

This course is in partnership with Coleg y Cymoedd.

What will i learn?

• How to work safely outside with the soil and plants
• Planning and planting
• Understanding soil health
• Raised beds and planting in containers
• Companion planting
• Introduction to composting 
• Pests and diseases
• Harvesting
• Effective pruning of smaller plants

Why study Regenerative Horticulture?

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Begin growing food in a variety of settings
• Feel more confident about taking on an allotment
• Progress onto our full time Level 2 in Regenerative Horticulture or another full time course. 

About BMC

• Our friendly course tutors are inspired teachers with extensive experience from a broad spectrum of commercial horticulture, bringing innovative techniques and unique knowledge. 
• In unique learning environments, learn real-world practical skills that will help you achieve your goals in the future. 

About Coleg y Cymoedd

We are delighted to be partnering with Coleg y Cymoedd to deliver this course.

Coleg y Cymoedd (College of the Valleys) has one purpose: to transform lives through learning. They achieve that purpose by delivering education and training in South Wales.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Level: Inclusive, friendly and accessible, to encourage learners to engage and potentially progress.

Learners who complete will get a BMC Certificate of Completion and a Skills Passport will be created and each skill successfully achieved will be sign off by tutor.

Please note: Learners cannot be on any other state-funded education or training programme.