Rural Enterprise Solutions

Exmoor Hill Farm Project - Exmoor Women's Farming Group (Event)

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:16:36 GMT

20th June 2012 A visit to Quickes Traditional Cheeses - tour of dairy and cheese making. For more information and to book call Exmoor Hill Farm Project

Exmoor Hill Farm Project - Exmoor Women's Farming Group (Event)

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:10:32 GMT

12th June 2012 Trailer reversing/manoeuvring training in small groups - no test. Approx. £25 To book call Exmoor Hill Farm Project

Exmoor Hill Farm Project - Grassland Visit to Wales (Event)

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:04:28 GMT

30th May 2012 Return visit to the Brecon Hills to see Glasnant Morgan's award winning farm. Cost: £20pp, not including lunch To book call Exmoor Hill Farm Project

Exmoor Hill Farm Project - Welfare of Animals in Transit (Event)

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:56:16 GMT

23rd May 2012 Anyone transporting animales over 65km but under 8 hours needs to have this certificate of competence. Cost: £66 including testSupported by Duchy College

Woodwork Skills Spoon Carving (one day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:51:12 GMT

23rd June 2012 Spoons come in all shapes and sizes: eating, serving, cooking, sculptural, and love-spoons. This workshop will concentrate on making spoons for eating with, and smaller serving spoons. Depending on your ability, you will take home at least one spoon and the techniques used in making, so you can continue making spoons at home. Spoon carving tools will be on sale...

Woodwork Skills (one day) Making Shrink Pots (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:45:13 GMT

17th June 2012 Shrink-pots are beautiful, functional, tactile pots made from hollowed-out, green branch wood or green logs. They are great fun to make and provide practical storage solutions for the kitchen. No woodworking knowledge or experience is required. Only hand tools are used on this course and are provided. Sean has been practicing, teaching and demonstrating g...

Hedge Laying (two day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:30:59 GMT

27th October 2012 Hedge laying is a skill which is being re-invigorated nowadays with farmers being encouraged to return to the ‘old ways’ of hedgerow management. On this course - you will learn how to assess a hedgerow for ‘steeping’ (the Devon term), what woods will bend and flex, when to tackle the job and how to tie the work together. You will lear...

Stone Walling (two day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:26:11 GMT

20th October 2012 Taught by experienced craftsman David Norrish, equip yourself with the necessary knowledge and confidence to build a modest wall as a first project.  The skills you will learn can be adpated to build a stone sculpture in your garden, a modest waterfall, or a hand-crafted feature to hold plants or vegetables. The course aims to give you ‘hands-on’ exper...

Basket Making (two day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:04:46 GMT

13th October 2012 A wonderful 2 day course with basket maker Hilary Burns. Learn the basics of stake and strand techniques to make a round basket with a central handle, suitable for harvesting vegetables or fruit using coloured Willow. The course covers the basics of stake and strand basketry techniques and how to work with natural ‘bark on’ willow. Also material ...

Eat your Flower Beds (one day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:59:58 GMT

6th August 2012 Growing, using and cooking edible flowers. Edible flowers have been used for centuries to flavour salads and various dishes as well as for their medicinal properties. Learn about some long forgotten flowers and be amazed at what you can eat from your own garden and the beauty and flavour they can bring to your meals. This course explores: Identifying an...

Eat your Flower Beds (one day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:56:58 GMT

8th July 2012 Growing, using and cooking edible flowers. Edible flowers have been used for centuries to flavour salads and various dishes as well as for their medicinal properties. Learn about some long forgotten flowers and be amazed at what you can eat from your own garden and the beauty and flavour they can bring to your meals. This course explores: Identifying and...

Garden Remedies (one day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:52:23 GMT

18th July 2012 Using plants and natural methods to create a flourishing garden. At the Husbandry School we use lots of natural methods to keep our plants healthy and reduce pests, including making natural fertilizers and tonics, companion planting and inventive ways to deter slugs! This course will give you an insight into looking after your garden in an environmentally friendly ...

Husbandry Matters for the Garden (one day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:44:21 GMT

16th September 2012 Husbandry principles and practice in a small space. This course looks at the ancient art of Husbandry and how its principles and practices can be adopted in your own garden. Learn how to plan future projects in a sustainable way, setting up good practice right from the start. Learn about planning your space , Companion planting, Plant health, ...

Husbandry Matters for the Garden (one day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:40:22 GMT

24th June 2012 Husbandry principles and practice in a small space. This course looks at the ancient art of Husbandry and how its principles and practices can be adopted in your own garden. Learn how to plan future projects in a sustainable way, setting up good practice right from the start. Learn about planning your space, Companion planting, Plant health, Pest Control, Pl...

Husbandry Matters for the Garden (one day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:37:13 GMT

25th May 2012 Husbandry principles and practice in a small space. This course looks at the ancient art of Husbandry and how its principles and practices can be adopted in your own garden. Learn how to plan future projects in a sustainable way, setting up good practice right from the start. Learn about planning your space, Companion planting, Plant health, Pest Control, Pla...

Allotment Allies (one day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:32:19 GMT

15th June 2012 Grow your own veg the Husbandry way. This course explores Husbandry principles and practice and how to apply them to your own allotment or garden, large or small. Learn lots of practical things and ideas including how to plan, structure and look after your veg patch, soil management and creative planting ideas.   Explore companion planting, making raise...

Foundation in Dirt to Dinner (two day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:25:32 GMT

25th August 2012 On our 'Dirt to Dinner' courses you will learn how to create a productive, easy to maintain vegetable and flower garden. We will show you how to use some of the more unusual produce available when you 'grow your own', such as edible flowers and heritage varieties of vegetables, as well as how to make petal sugars and preserves - and so much more. Cost £120 Bo...

Foundation in Dirt to Dinner (two day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:22:58 GMT

14th July 2012 On our 'Dirt to Dinner' courses you will learn how to create a productive, easy to maintain vegetable and flower garden. We will show you how to use some of the more unusual produce available when you 'grow your own', such as edible flowers and heritage varieties of vegetables, as well as how to make petal sugars and preserves - and so much more. Cost £120 Book...

Introduction to Dirt to Dinner (one day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:19:44 GMT

12th September 2012 On our 'Dirt to Dinner' courses you will learn how to create a productive, easy to maintain vegetable and flower garden. We will show you how to use some of the more unusual produce available when you 'grow your own', such as edible flowers and heritage varieties of vegetables, as well as how to make petal sugars and preserves - and so much more. Cost £60 ...

Introduction to Dirt to Dinner (one day) (Event)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:16:53 GMT

10th August 2012 On our 'Dirt to Dinner' courses you will learn how to create a productive, easy to maintain vegetable and flower garden. We will show you how to use some of the more unusual produce available when you 'grow your own', such as edible flowers and heritage varieties of vegetables, as well as how to make petal sugars and preserves - and so much more. Cost £60 Boo...