Growing Food Course at Gravesend 2026

EVENT LOCATION: GRAVESEND

Growing Food – 6 Week Course with Caroline Halfpenny

Join Caroline for a practical and inspiring 6 week Growing Food course, designed to give you the confidence and know how, to grow your own produce successfully. Caroline will guide you through each step with her expert horticultural knowledge, making this course ideal for both beginners and experienced growers. All materials are provided.

With a small class of just 14 students, you’ll benefit from personalised teaching and hands on support. Each session runs from 1:15pm to 4:15pm and includes: 15 minute introduction, 60 minute theory, 30 minute break with tea and cake! 60 minute practical activity and 15 minute plenary.  

Course Dates & Topics

Thursdays, 1:15pm–4:15pm

29 January 2026
• Soil preparation, compost, pH
• Sow onions & garlic

5 February 2026
• Crop rotation
• Sow lettuce & spinach

12 February 2026
• Companion planting
• Sow tomatoes & peppers

19 February 2026 - No class – Half Term

26 February 2026
• Transplanting & plant nutrition
• Sow herbs

5 March 2026
• Herbs for health & well-being
• Tea making session

12 March 2026
• Plant requirements, soft fruit, planting & pruning
• Create your own edibles planter in a terracotta pot to take home

Terms & Conditions

This is an adult only event.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited to 14 students.

Disabled access is available for anyone unable to use the stairs, via a platform lift.  We also have table raisers for any wheelchair users.

Tickets are non-refundable.