In the middle of summer, many gardeners focus on harvesting tomatoes, courgettes and other seasonal crops. Yet late July and early August are some of the most important weeks in the gardening calendar.
This is the ideal time to start planning and planting for autumn and winter harvests.
In this practical workshop, you will learn how to make the most of your growing space and extend the harvest season well beyond summer.
What to sow in late summer for autumn and winter harvests
Which crops can overwinter in the garden
How to make the best use of empty garden beds
Succession planting techniques
Planning a productive garden through the colder months
How to extend the harvest season naturally
Guided walk through the vegetable garden
Discussion of seasonal crops and planting schedules
Practical planning exercises
Time for questions and individual advice
You will leave with ideas and a simple plan for your own autumn and winter garden.
Workshop and garden tour
Seasonal planning handout
Tea, coffee or a homemade seasonal drink
Homemade sweet treat
Date: Thursday 30th July
Duration: 9:00 – 12:00
Price: €25 per person
Group size: maximum 12 participants
Location: our farmhouse garden in rural France
After the workshop, participants may choose to stay for:
a homemade lunch
a guided tour of a developing food forest hosted by our neighbours at Le Vélo Céleste
(available on selected workshop dates)
If you cannot attend a specific date, you can join the newsletter to hear about future workshops.
Private groups are available on request.
In the middle of summer, many gardeners focus on harvesting tomatoes, courgettes and other seasonal crops. Yet late July and early August are some of the most important weeks in the gardening calendar.
This is the ideal time to start planning and planting for autumn and winter harvests.
In this practical workshop, you will learn how to make the most of your growing space and extend the harvest season well beyond summer.
What to sow in late summer for autumn and winter harvests
Which crops can overwinter in the garden
How to make the best use of empty garden beds
Succession planting techniques
Planning a productive garden through the colder months
How to extend the harvest season naturally
Guided walk through the vegetable garden
Discussion of seasonal crops and planting schedules
Practical planning exercises
Time for questions and individual advice
You will leave with ideas and a simple plan for your own autumn and winter garden.
Workshop and garden tour
Seasonal planning handout
Tea, coffee or a homemade seasonal drink
Homemade sweet treat
Date: Thursday 30th July
Duration: 9:00 – 12:00
Price: €25 per person
Group size: maximum 12 participants
Location: our farmhouse garden in rural France
After the workshop, participants may choose to stay for:
a homemade lunch
a guided tour of a developing food forest hosted by our neighbours at Le Vélo Céleste
(available on selected workshop dates)
If you cannot attend a specific date, you can join the newsletter to hear about future workshops.
Private groups are available on request.
English
The workshops are taught by Karolien, who speaks English, French, and Dutch, making them accessible to a wide audience.
Our cozy studio is located at:
4 La Lande, 87360 Verneuil-Moustiers, France
