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Incredible Edible Launch- Bishop Auckland
Join us for the launch of Incredible Edible, a new initiative in Bishop Auckland, aimed at encouraging everyone to transform their local landscapes and turn disused spaces into abundant sources of healthy food, to be accessed and shared by all. Mary Clear, Chair of the original group established in Todmorden a decade ago, will join us to share with you her amazing story. You can read more about Incredible Edible initiatives here. Enjoy a cup of soup made from produce…
Find out more »Quick return compost making- Andrew Davenport
In his talk, Andrew Davenport of Gardener's Cottage in Bingfield in Northumberland, provides an insight into the 'Quick Return' method of composting and how to get maximum benefit out of available garden and kitchen waste resources. It includes history, theories, types of bins, compostable materials, the system and methodology, using the compost and its effects, adaptations and alternative applications. The talk will include a practical demonstration on composting kitchen waste. Refreshments provided. £15 per person
Find out more »Food Durham Annual Gathering
Save the date for our Annual Gathering! Our keynote speaker will be Prof. Mike Hamm, Professor of Sustainable Agriculture and Senior Fellow, Center for Regional Food Systems, at Michigan State University. Mike’s research interests are community-based food systems, food security, sustainable agriculture and nutrition education. His outreach focus is working with communities to develop community-based food systems and working on local and state food policy issues, including membership on the Michigan Food Policy Council. You can find out more about…
Find out more »Growing Gourmet Mushrooms- Harehope Quarry course
A one-day introduction to growing gourmet mushrooms, with Adrian Ogden of Gourmet Woodland Mushrooms The aim of this course is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to grow their own gourmet mushrooms outdoors. Anindoor session will cover the biology and ecology of mushrooms and fungi and the important role that mushroom mycelium play in the cultivation process, including a look at different types of mushroom spawn. A practical outdoor session will demonstrate making up a Shiitake log and…
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