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Description
- Did you help plant our community forest gardens earlier this year?
- Want to learn how to keep them thriving and productive?
- Interested in developing your green-fingered skills?
- Ready to nurture what we've grown together?
Growing Hollingdean in partnership with Brighton & Hove Food Partnership is inviting you back to learn how to care for and maintain the edible gardens we planted together at Hollingdean Family Hub and in Hollingdean Park.
Forest Garden Care Training Day
Sunday 13th July 2025: 10.30am - 4pm
Join us for a hands-on day of learning essential maintenance skills including:
- Seasonal pruning techniques for fruit trees and shrubs
- Mulching and soil care to keep plants healthy
- Natural pest management and plant health
- Intro to scything
- Harvesting and preserving your forest garden bounty
- Planning for year-round productivity
Whether you were with us from the design day or this is your first time getting involved, you'll gain practical skills to help our community gardens flourish for years to come.
There will be food and drink provided, children are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult, we will be outside so please bring clothes suitable for gardening that you don't mind getting dirty.
Sign up for free via the 'Register Now' button
Please note:
- Please only register adults attending
- Bring gardening gloves and any tools you have (though we'll have extras to share)
Any other questions please email rob@bhfood.org.uk or call 01273 234 810 quoting the 'Get Growing in Hollingdean' events.
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Date & Time
Sun, Jul 13, 2025 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Venue Details
Hollingdean Family Hub
Brentwood RoadBRIGHTON, East Sussex BN1 7DY
