{"title":"Short courses","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"pests-and-diseases-mini-online-course","title":"Pests and Diseases – Online Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*We offer this course at half price with the purchase of any full-length course\/the course bundle, plus 60% off any online course for students in full-time education. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor information on all the online courses we offer, please see \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.charlesdowding.co.uk\/collections\/online-courses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ethis page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease contact Anna, anna@charlesdowding.co.uk, for discount requests\/further info.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"72f9753f-b5f3-4720-33d0-107f5cff5678\" data-wf-id='[\"72f9753f-b5f3-4720-33d0-107f5cff5678\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Pests section of this short course, I explain how to reduce the likelihood of pests becoming problematic, even how to prevent them. Because most plants, at some stage in their lives, will meet a pest, or several. This will affect the amount and quality of harvest, sometimes to zero, which can be so disheartening!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"3b94c3a9-ff0f-dea5-cb2b-1d5e0c2502d4\" data-wf-id='[\"3b94c3a9-ff0f-dea5-cb2b-1d5e0c2502d4\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eThis information will enable and empower you to understand and manage the likely pests you will encounter when growing food. Understandings are important because they build an appreciation of how plants grow, and how they fit into the wider ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"3b94c3a9-ff0f-dea5-cb2b-1d5e0c2502d4\" data-wf-id='[\"3b94c3a9-ff0f-dea5-cb2b-1d5e0c2502d4\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/4900\/5891\/files\/64f713c05ff4f7e5b2f0b247_4p-69-Leatherjacket-in-hand.webp?v=1731661196\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"e5acdd8b-5f6d-7926-be1e-e6c809d480b4\" data-wf-id='[\"e5acdd8b-5f6d-7926-be1e-e6c809d480b4\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eKnowledge is key, the vital first step. Being aware of potential problems enables you to reduce damage from the start, before pests even arrive. This pack will help you to know what you are looking for, and when.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"cf617fb0-639e-efa9-482f-1c621ce452c7\" data-wf-id='[\"cf617fb0-639e-efa9-482f-1c621ce452c7\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eWhat we call pests are part of the soil food web and insect\/animal life in general. I explain common and different ones in each season of growth, those you might expect to appear. Then how to prevent or reduce them, simply and effectively.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"0f7451ff-e38f-aa14-fe9c-7d372dc09b55\" data-wf-id='[\"0f7451ff-e38f-aa14-fe9c-7d372dc09b55\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eOccasionally the pressure on plant growth becomes too much. Significantly damaged plants may be salvageable, but sometimes it’s good to cut your losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"6aff98d3-5018-4ea2-8a5d-50febb477e75\" data-wf-id='[\"6aff98d3-5018-4ea2-8a5d-50febb477e75\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eHere are some examples of preventing too much damage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-w-id=\"071dcfb6-2e5b-9b04-1bbb-9d9395ef4e5f\" data-wf-id='[\"071dcfb6-2e5b-9b04-1bbb-9d9395ef4e5f\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"373ac824-61bd-113b-7514-370efc90582c\" data-wf-id='[\"373ac824-61bd-113b-7514-370efc90582c\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eTime your sowings to make it more likely that plants grow when pests are in small numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"d9b194fb-713d-b5a1-1a28-013aad309933\" data-wf-id='[\"d9b194fb-713d-b5a1-1a28-013aad309933\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eCare for your plants in such a way that pests are less common and find them less interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"b44753f3-3875-8c2f-2740-52cf0334f908\" data-wf-id='[\"b44753f3-3875-8c2f-2740-52cf0334f908\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eLay covers over those plants you know are likely to meet many pests in the upcoming few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"54693882-c47f-3913-5095-23d65434095d\" data-wf-id='[\"54693882-c47f-3913-5095-23d65434095d\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eYou never need to use synthetic chemicals. Some would call my approach ‘organic’, but it’s more than that. Tune into nature and learn methods from her, so that you can grow plants as healthily as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"1b63d590-9931-a243-432a-ec35355d2c0c\" data-wf-id='[\"1b63d590-9931-a243-432a-ec35355d2c0c\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eThe information is for reference more than reading all at once. It’s split into shorter sections so that you can access what you need, quickly and easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-w-id=\"f1448f02-ada5-bcfd-6d18-d69e27bb6a87\" data-wf-id='[\"f1448f02-ada5-bcfd-6d18-d69e27bb6a87\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003ePests content – includes text, photos and videos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-w-id=\"87ac99f1-ee0c-76a3-b84b-22a6165c3864\" data-wf-id='[\"87ac99f1-ee0c-76a3-b84b-22a6165c3864\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"104a668b-dbc4-8047-da8a-385f8bb6227c\" data-wf-id='[\"104a668b-dbc4-8047-da8a-385f8bb6227c\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"3f5fe35e-11c5-1678-0941-1357e6245844\" data-wf-id='[\"3f5fe35e-11c5-1678-0941-1357e6245844\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eAnimals and birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"77277f64-2cfd-5182-76cd-d7d6f4d33088\" data-wf-id='[\"77277f64-2cfd-5182-76cd-d7d6f4d33088\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eInsects 1: Introduction to insects; ants and aphids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"6fc86884-6a05-47c1-2dec-987ad053a58f\" data-wf-id='[\"6fc86884-6a05-47c1-2dec-987ad053a58f\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eInsects 2: Cabbage root fly, carrot root fly, caterpillars of butterflies and moths, earwigs and flea beetles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"a8200b84-7303-a49d-00d2-85a2c6e85725\" data-wf-id='[\"a8200b84-7303-a49d-00d2-85a2c6e85725\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eInsects 3: Gall\/swede midges, gnats, leek moths, miners, red spider mites, weevils and woodlice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"1b75ca0f-abc5-a400-7f53-0e25e330c978\" data-wf-id='[\"1b75ca0f-abc5-a400-7f53-0e25e330c978\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eSlugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"ffbcdb1c-2ddd-759e-f868-83ba6975e06e\" data-wf-id='[\"ffbcdb1c-2ddd-759e-f868-83ba6975e06e\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eSoil grubs: Chafers, cutworms, eelworms, leatherjackets, flatworms, vine weevils and wireworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"094e7b4f-177b-f36a-ca9e-caf9fc9a209c\" data-wf-id='[\"094e7b4f-177b-f36a-ca9e-caf9fc9a209c\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eCovers for pest protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"3bff12f2-e21f-69b8-b587-cbed01c0dfa3\" data-wf-id='[\"3bff12f2-e21f-69b8-b587-cbed01c0dfa3\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/4900\/5891\/files\/pests_destop.webp?v=1731661990\" width=\"560\" height=\"557\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"7104f269-859e-f043-a3dd-f693e8200e2d\" data-wf-id='[\"7104f269-859e-f043-a3dd-f693e8200e2d\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Diseases section of the course will help you understand and manage the likely diseases you will encounter when growing food. You’ll learn which diseases to worry about! And at what stage of growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"4cf3b017-ae55-41cd-5aae-e3b64362e485\" data-wf-id='[\"4cf3b017-ae55-41cd-5aae-e3b64362e485\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eUnderstanding diseases helps with an appreciation of how plants manage their growth. Many diseases are part of the natural growth cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"3193071a-3672-4d20-142d-041a4f319841\" data-wf-id='[\"3193071a-3672-4d20-142d-041a4f319841\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eAlmost every plant, at some stage in its life, will be affected by disease(s). Some make little difference to growth. Other diseases affect the amount and quality of harvest, to varying degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"eebe7c2d-a806-eafb-0084-67f0f0a6c0e6\" data-wf-id='[\"eebe7c2d-a806-eafb-0084-67f0f0a6c0e6\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eThe vegetables we know and grow are sometimes unnatural plants, bred for specific harvests. And we may grow them slightly out of season. This makes them more vulnerable to nature’s ‘corrections’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"185d84c2-e4ff-29a1-6be4-533709d78c0f\" data-wf-id='[\"185d84c2-e4ff-29a1-6be4-533709d78c0f\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eKnowledge is key, the vital first step. Being aware of potential problems enables you to reduce damage from the start, before diseases even arrive. You can also then nip problems in the bud, by learning the first signs of perhaps greater damage ahead.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"c1840155-3fe6-ba89-aad4-45e3d9d96a5e\" data-wf-id='[\"c1840155-3fe6-ba89-aad4-45e3d9d96a5e\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eI explain what to do if the pressure on plant growth becomes too much. Often a dire-looking situation is salvageable, but sometimes it’s good to cut your losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"312c5cf8-5df3-4813-fe71-1151cfe36b62\" data-wf-id='[\"312c5cf8-5df3-4813-fe71-1151cfe36b62\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eI also explain how to reduce the likelihood of diseases becoming problematic, even how to prevent them happening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"312c5cf8-5df3-4813-fe71-1151cfe36b62\" data-wf-id='[\"312c5cf8-5df3-4813-fe71-1151cfe36b62\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/4900\/5891\/files\/64f70526eddae6c98e132087_4D-trial-parsnips-in-bed-of-100_EF_BF_BD-compost-left-and-100_EF_BF_BD-soil-right.webp?v=1731661197\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"ffbac89d-69d3-786c-5d4c-3d157c1469ae\" data-wf-id='[\"ffbac89d-69d3-786c-5d4c-3d157c1469ae\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eHere are some examples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-w-id=\"6055ea83-3fe1-3fe6-2a6a-97558d243333\" data-wf-id='[\"6055ea83-3fe1-3fe6-2a6a-97558d243333\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"a8022114-4f8f-2c87-c4b1-a0eab2fdb4b2\" data-wf-id='[\"a8022114-4f8f-2c87-c4b1-a0eab2fdb4b2\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eImprove the quality of your soil to make plant growth stronger, building health instead of fighting disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"76c0fe89-e048-8766-a044-d276e90a0e74\" data-wf-id='[\"76c0fe89-e048-8766-a044-d276e90a0e74\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eMorning watering reduces mildew compared to in the evening, and learn not to over-water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"ab99269d-1d35-defb-5b2d-a067e528f75f\" data-wf-id='[\"ab99269d-1d35-defb-5b2d-a067e528f75f\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eYou never need to use synthetic chemicals. Some would call my approach ‘organic’ but I would say it’s more than that. Tune into nature and learn methods from her, so that you can grow plants as healthily as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-w-id=\"c505288b-efef-d852-8615-3caf63c15097\" data-wf-id='[\"c505288b-efef-d852-8615-3caf63c15097\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eThe information is for reference more  than reading all at once. It’s split into shorter sections so that you can access what you need, quickly and easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-w-id=\"f1448f02-ada5-bcfd-6d18-d69e27bb6a87\" data-wf-id='[\"f1448f02-ada5-bcfd-6d18-d69e27bb6a87\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eDiseases content – includes text, photos and videos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-w-id=\"519f951e-3d6f-fb18-aafa-f15c75e0c670\" data-wf-id='[\"519f951e-3d6f-fb18-aafa-f15c75e0c670\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"71a140b0-7ca3-fde3-0650-fc61216a9736\" data-wf-id='[\"71a140b0-7ca3-fde3-0650-fc61216a9736\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eIntro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"8c9c0661-d341-6d68-a87b-020c3c064100\" data-wf-id='[\"8c9c0661-d341-6d68-a87b-020c3c064100\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eDiseases 1: Alternaria leaf spot, bacterial soft rot, blackleg, canker of parsnips, clubroot, damping off, fusarium wilt, germination – poor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"6f5c0631-f703-ce4a-df05-80c3b6670401\" data-wf-id='[\"6f5c0631-f703-ce4a-df05-80c3b6670401\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eDiseases 2: Late blight (potatoes, tomatoes), mildew (cucurbit downy and powdery mildew, lettuce downy and powdery mildew, onion downy mildew, pea powdery mildew)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-w-id=\"d86f8c8c-fed8-2466-5f30-8f958338294f\" data-wf-id='[\"d86f8c8c-fed8-2466-5f30-8f958338294f\"]' data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-full-description-input\"\u003eDiseases 3: Rust, septoria, verticillium wilt, viruses (cucumber mosaic virus), white rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Charles Dowding","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49158408110403,"sku":"MC-Pests","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/4900\/5891\/files\/Product__Pests_and_Diseases.webp?v=1766574877"},{"product_id":"no-dig-growing-for-beginners-online-course","title":"No Dig Growing for Beginners – Online Course","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn easy guide to get you started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis course has all the information you need to create one or more no dig beds, and to start growing your own vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Este curso también está disponible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.charlesdowding.co.uk\/products\/cultivar-sin-cavar-para-principiantes-curso-en-linea\"\u003een español\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qGZTe1AICHk?si=QCeuMpSe6Tj5Ifpr\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe content has been created especially for anybody at an early stage of their growing journey, for ‘beginners’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat does beginner mean? Perhaps you have never created a bed to grow plants in, or have never gardened in any way at all. Or perhaps you have grown flowers but no vegetables. Or you are a gardener of many years, but with little experience of no dig. This course is suitable for all these categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEverything in the course is oriented to my no dig methods, but not exclusively. Much of the information on growing would apply to any gardener, even if they are regularly digging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere are eight lessons, created with the aim of giving enough information, but not so much that it feels overwhelming. The lessons contain text, photos and instructional videos made exclusively for the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere is no time limit on taking the course and we offer lifetime access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* For anyone wishing to further their no dig knowledge after taking the beginners course, we offer the full-length \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.charlesdowding.co.uk\/products\/no-dig-gardening-online-course\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNo Dig Gardening course\u003c\/a\u003e at half price. We also offer 60% off any online course for students in full-time education. Please email Anna, anna@charlesdowding.co.uk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor information on all our online courses, please see \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.charlesdowding.co.uk\/collections\/online-courses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ethis page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/charlesdowding.co.uk\/collections\/vouchers-gift-cards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGift vouchers\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/4900\/5891\/files\/No_Dig_Beginners_-_Macbook.png?v=1740992486\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCourse content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLesson 1: No dig – what is it, and what are the benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eI explain no dig and its advantages, including its suitability for different soils, and in varied climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLesson 2: Before making a bed – planning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eInformation on when and where to make a new bed, my recommendations for bed and path dimensions, and the amount and type of compost to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLesson 3: Know your weeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMy descriptions and photos of the most common weeds you may have in your garden or allotment, annual and perennial, and I explain methods to deal with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLesson 4: Making a bed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe steps involved in making a new no dig bed according to the existing quantity of weeds. I include information on starting with ground that is very overgrown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLesson 5:  Starting to grow – sowing seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eI describe how to sow seeds and raise your own plants, and include information on suitable potting mixes to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLesson 6:  Starting to grow – planting plants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhen and how to put plants in the ground, including my recommendations for spacing, given in a comprehensive and downloadable Spacing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLesson 7: Taking care of plants – weeding, watering and harvesting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eInformation on the basic principles of watering and weeding, plus when and how to harvest, including a downloadable Harvesting Timeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLesson 8: Taking care of plants – pests and diseases, and where to find more information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAdvice on ways to manage both pests and disease. Lastly, I give information on where you can learn more, about both no dig, and growing your own vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Dowding","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52681240117571,"sku":"MC-NDGB","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/4900\/5891\/files\/Product__No_Dig_Beginners_V2.webp?v=1752504250"},{"product_id":"greenhouse-and-polytunnel-growing","title":"*NEW! Greenhouse \u0026 Polytunnel Growing – Online Course","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eIncrease your season and success\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course gives details on how to grow successfully under cover in a greenhouse or polytunnel, throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a short course designed for anyone who would like to get the most of an existing structure, or for those who are thinking of investing in one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course comprises three lessons, each containing text, illustrative photographs and educational videos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLesson 1: Under cover structures\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncrease your season and success, including for propagation. I compare greenhouse and polytunnel costings and growth potential. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI describe ways to erect a polytunnel and the value of keeping polythene clean, with many Homeacres examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLesson 2: Under cover cropping in summer\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI explain how to increase soil fertility with compost, and no feeds or fertiliser. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd advise on what to grow in this wonderful season, how to maintain moisture, the importance of ventilation, use of strings, and harvesting. Grow \u003c\/span\u003etomatoes without late blight!\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLesson 3: Under cover cropping in winter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winter is a time for maximum possibilities, and I illustrate these with examples from Homeacres. Even compared to summer, winter has more opportunities for under cover growing of vegetables that otherwise you could not enjoy in the winter months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere is no time limit on taking the course, and we offer lifetime access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor information on all our online courses, please see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.charlesdowding.co.uk\/collections\/online-courses\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ethis page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/charlesdowding.co.uk\/collections\/vouchers-gift-cards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGift vouchers\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Dowding","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54235763048771,"sku":"OC-UCG","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/4900\/5891\/files\/Product__Greenhouse_and_Polytunnel_Growing.png?v=1772796094"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/4900\/5891\/collections\/Product__No_Dig_Beginners_V2_3dbd4120-50d7-4c4c-9ec0-9211417cba1b.webp?v=1770188434","url":"https:\/\/charlesdowding.co.uk\/collections\/short-courses-guides.oembed","provider":"Charles Dowding","version":"1.0","type":"link"}