Our four-day, on-site workshop at Wild Forest Garden provides an in-depth exploration of the principles of Syntropic Agriculture. Discover how to plant biodiverse food forests that naturally build healthy water and nutrient cycles — enhancing soil fertility and producing nutrient-rich food without the need for external inputs.

Participants will also learn how to grow thriving vegetable gardens, integrating them into the forest, using a 'no-dig' approach and gaining regenerative skills for immediate food resilience.

Limited to a maximum of 20 people.
The course will be conducted in English.

Participants will explore five distinct syntropic plots planted at different times, including a 3 year old system, one that is 2 years old, a one year and one newly planted this winter, each with different crop focuses. You will learn how to create forest gardens with a polyculture no-dig approach, growing a combination of annuals, perennials, aromatics and flowers. Learn how to create beauty and abundance, creating art through nature.

The course will explore these essential topics, including:

• The negative impact that modern agriculture and the agriculture of ancient civilisations has had on our environment. 

• The key principles of Syntropic Agriculture, including ecological succession, stratification and the benefits of diversity.

• Improve soil health and biodiversity through practices like pruning and disturbance and learn the basic techniques of pruning company species and schooling of fruit trees; discover how we can interact meaningfully with nature.

• Learn how to create your own tree nursery with minimal investment with practical seed preparation and seed saving techniques.

• Learn effective water management with minimal earth work, working with the power of plants to retain and cycle water.

• Learn the no-dig approach to growing thriving vegetable and herb gardens, integrating them into the forest, for immediate food resilience.

• Learn about the importance of integrating wild plants and perennials into vegetable gardens, how it improves soil health and also human health, through high nutrient density. 

• Hands on experience in designing a syntropic inspired forest system and a vegetable and herb garden.

• Hands on planting and maintenance of a food forest.

This course welcomes all, requiring no prior experience, and is aimed at those with a genuine curiosity and a desire to be part of a shared landcare experience.

Course includes:

• Materials

• Morning tea and coffee

• 4 lunches (vegan)

• Cooking facilities for breakfast and dinner, including access to the pantry (spices, oils, plant milk)

• Optional vegan dinner provided at €7 per day pp

• On site accommodation (4 bedrooms available in rustic farmhouse at additional cost €15 per night pp)

• Off site accommodation in local village (bookable on request)

• Camping on the land (bring your own tent or van €5 per night pp) 

• Outside and inside showers

• Compost toilets

To secure your spot you will need to:

- Fill out the registration form;

- Transfer the full price of the course (early bird €450) before Oct 12th (€490 after), or option to pay in two instalments (€330 upon registering and €160 by Oct 16th).

Once your registration is confirmed you'll receive a confirmation email with more practical information.

Cancellation policy:
Cancellations notified before Oct 12th can be reimbursed, minus €50 administration fee.

For more information, get in touch with Denise at wildforestgardenteam@gmail.com