Harvesting & Preserving | Saturday 14th August

Date: Saturday 14th August Time: 10am - 4pm Location: GROW HQ, Waterford Tutor: Richard Mee & Sarah Browne Make the most of your harvest with our Harvesting and Preserving course at GROW HQ. Learn how to harvest, prepare and preserve seasonal produce by using traditional and modern techniques to extend its shelf life and reduce food waste. After lunch you will then join Educational Chef, Sarah, who will lead a cookery demo on how to turn homegrown ingredients into delicious foods, make the most of what’s in season, and enjoy the rewards of growing and preserving your own food at home throughout the year. This is the first course in our four-part Head Grower Bundle. Book individually or save when you bundle all four courses and follow your raised beds through the seasons. What You'll Learn & Experience How to judge ripeness and harvesting times Home preserving methods - freezing, drying, fermenting, jarring Ways to reduce waste from the surplus crops How to extend a harvest through the off-season Food safety basics for home preserving 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 will spend the morning getting a masterclass from Richard on learning how to grow herbs, and after a delicious homegrown lunch Sarah Browne will lead a cookery demo showing how to make the best use of your delicious herbs to elevate even the simplest ingredients in to a culinary masterpiece. What's Included Enjoy tea or coffee on arrival before a full day of learning. 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.