GIY for Beginners | Multiple Dates Available

Dates Available: Saturday 13th March | Saturday 15th May | Saturday 3rd July | Sunday 8th August | Saturday 11th September Time: 10am - 4pm Location: GROW HQ, Waterford Tutor: Mick Kelly Learn to grow your own food with our hands-on GIY for Beginners course. Join Mick Kelly, founder of GIY, for this one-day beginner-friendly course at GROW HQ and learn the essentials of growing vegetables at home. You'll learn how to choose suitable crops for your space, understand seasonal growing cycles and care for your plants from seed to harvest. No previous experience is needed, just a curiosity about where food comes from and a willingness to give growing a go. Discover how growing your own food can reconnect you with nature, build confidence and help you develop a more sustainable relationship with what you eat. What You'll Learn & Experience Understanding seasonal growing cycles and the needs of plants Choosing suitable crops and growing methods for different spaces and conditions Basic skills in sowing, planting, watering, feeding, tending, and harvesting Observation, planning, problem-solving, and sustainable use of resources What to Expect on the Day Please arrive on time to settle in, meet your fellow participants and get ready for a full day of learning. You’ll head outdoors into the GROW HQ garden for hands-on growing led by Mick. What's Included Enjoy tea or coffee on arrival before a full day of learning, with demonstrations, hands-on growing and group discussions. You’ll also enjoy light refreshments, a delicious homemade lunch at GROW HQ, and a copy of Mick’s book, GROW COOK EAT, to take home.