WHAT’S ON
Courses, gatherings and PRACTICAL learning rooted in the farm.
LEARN WITH US
One-day courses at NortonPractical, hands-on courses exploring growing, soil health and regenerative farming.Led by agroecologist Jehan-Basil Gibson, each day combines practical learning, shared knowledge and time on the land — giving you the skills, understanding and confidence to put what you learn into practice.
LIVING SOIL, BETTER GROWING
Understanding soil and building fertility
Explore how the life beneath our feet supports plant nutrition, natural defences and the quality of the food we grow.Discover the relationships between soil organisms, roots, mineral nutrition and photosynthesis — and how these can support nutrient-dense crops with greater resilience to pests and disease.Through practical observation and discussion, learn how compost, living roots, diverse planting and careful soil management can support these relationships.Leave with a clearer understanding of how to build fertility and help your plants thrive.£65 / PER PERSON
GROW YOUR OWN FOOD
A practical introduction to productive, ecological growing
Build the skills and confidence to grow vegetables in your garden or allotment.Explore the growing year, from choosing crops and preparing beds to sowing seeds, raising healthy plants and bringing in the harvest.Through practical demonstrations and shared learning, discover approaches to planting, watering, managing weeds and protecting crops, with soil health and wildlife woven throughout.Leave with a clearer understanding of what your growing space needs and how to get started.£65 / PER PERSON
FARMING WITH TREES
An introduction to agroforestry and syntropic design
Explore how trees, shrubs, crops and support species can work together to create productive ecological landscapes.Discover how succession, planting in layers and the careful management of light and biomass can build fertility, create shelter and support plant health.Through practical examples and a guided design exercise, consider species selection, spacing and how a system develops over time.Learn how these approaches can be integrated into gardens, smallholdings and farms, and leave with principles to help shape your own planting plans.