Insight into Sandy Lane Farm
​Workshops 2019

Our workshops aim to provide an insight into the sustainable & organic working practices used on the farm. You will have chance to learn from the expertise of our growing team (a qualified agronomist & an RHS qualified grower) as well as the experiences gained by George since he started organic farming full time in 2012.
​Workshops are for anyone interested in organic growing and/or how an organic farm operates. They will be informal but informative & give you a 'behind the scenes' view of Sandy Lane Farm. You will have the chance to discuss growing challenges & successes with Marlene, Jenny & George over a freshly prepared vegetarian lunch using produce from the farm & made by Cate. 

Photo by Mark Lord

Workshop 2: WEEDS
Tuesday 11th June 9.45am-1.30pm
Workshop, refreshments, vegetarian lunch
​£15 per person (inc VAT)

Love growing veg organically but hate weeds?! All levels of gardening experience are welcome. This workshop will focus on WEEDS covering topics such as: 
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- Types & identification
- Problems
- Prevention 
- Control using organic methods

9.45am:  Arrive in the Market Barn for refreshments
10.00am: Welcome & introduction
WORKSHOP including a walk to problem weed areas of the farm, greenhouses & poly tunnels 
12.30pm: Lunch in the barn
1.30pm Feedback forms & finish

Photo: Sandy Lane Farm

Booking information 

​PAYMENT IS IN ADVANCE. 
Please email cate@sandylanefarm.net to book your place & for payment details by SUNDAY 9th June. 

Safety Information: 
There are steps into the barn, uneven surfaces and trip hazards all around the farm - please bear this in mind when choosing footwear. 
Most of the workshop will take place outside. Please wear suitable clothing depending on the predicted weather.
Hand washing with soap is essential after touching soil, gates, straw & animal pens on the farm. 
Welly washing facilities are available next to the stables. 
There is a pond next to the market barn.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the farm.

Directions:
OX9 2LA in sat nav will bring you to the farm via Tiddington.
However, Sandy Lane is wider when you approach from Milton Common.
​ https://goo.gl/maps/pMpJ9YyAJiu

​Workshop 1: SEEDS
Tuesday 30th April 9.45am - 1.30pm
Workshop, vegetarian lunch & refreshments

Our first workshop will focus on SEEDS, covering topics such as : 
What do seeds need to thrive?
Direct sowing vs module sowing
Identifying seeds
Germination
After care of seedlings

9.45am:  Arrive in the Market Barn for refreshments
10.00am: Welcome & introduction
WORKSHOP including a walk to the propagation shed, greenhouses & poly tunnels 
12.30pm: Lunch in the barn
1.30/2pm: Feedback forms & finish

Photo: Sandy Lane Farm