BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:135@hohcharity.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260113T130913Z URL:https://www.hohcharity.co.uk/events/grow-cook-care-share-from-soil-to- seed-seed-sowing/ SUMMARY:Grow\, Cook\, Care\, Share - From soil to seed: Seed sowing and con tainer growing - vegetables DESCRIPTION:Seed sowing and container growing - vegetables - workshop\nGrow your own fresh vegetables from seed - even without a garden!\nJoin us in our productive greenhouse for a hands-on workshop that will transform you into a confident seed-sower and container grower. Whether you have a small balcony\, patio\, or windowsill\, you can grow delicious fresh vegetables \, and we'll show you exactly how!\nThis practical session covers everythi ng from choosing the right seeds to nurturing seedlings into healthy plant s. You'll get your hands dirty (in the best way!)\, learn professional tec hniques\, and leave ready to start your own productive container garden at home.\nWhat you'll learn\nForget complicated gardening jargon\, we'll bre ak everything down into simple\, practical steps you can use immediately. This workshop combines expert instruction with plenty of hands-on practice in our working greenhouse.\nSeed sowing fundamentals:\n\n\n How to set u p a clean\, organized workspace (proper hygiene matters!)\n Filling seed trays and pots correctly with the right compost mix\n Understanding grit- to-compost ratios for different vegetables\n Proper seed handling techniq ues (those tiny seeds need gentle care!)\n Temperature requirements for s uccessful germination\n Why we propagate under cover and when it's essent ial\n Hardy vs. half-hardy plants explained simply\n Watering techniques that won't wash away your seeds\n\nHands-on practice: You'll actually sow seeds during the workshop! We'll work with:\n\n\n Lettuce (quick and sat isfying for beginners)\n Tomatoes (the ultimate homegrown treat)\n Winte r salads (mizuna\, rocket\, and other delicious greens)\n\nContainer growi ng secrets:\n\n\n Choosing the right container size for different vegetab les\n Getting the compost and grit proportions right\n Where to buy suit able containers (or how to make your own!)\n Resources and tips for budge t-friendly container gardening\n Ongoing care for seedlings and young pla nts\n\nWhat's included\n\n\n 2 hours of expert instruction in our working greenhouse\n Hands-on seed sowing practice with multiple varieties\n Pr ofessional guidance from an experienced horticulturist\n Learn to prepare trays and pots properly\n Understanding of tools and equipment needed\n Resource list for buying seeds and containers\n Growing guides to take h ome\n Practical watering demonstrations\n Tips for looking after seeds f rom germination to harvest\n\n What you'll achieve\nBy the end of this wor kshop\, you'll:\n\n\n Know which seeds to buy and when to sow them\n Fee l confident preparing containers and trays properly\n Understand what dif ferent vegetables need to thrive\n Have practical experience sowing multi ple seed varieties\n Know how to care for seedlings from germination onwa rds\n Understand watering requirements at different growth stages\n Be r eady to start your own productive container garden\n Have resources and g uidance for continued success\n\nPerfect for\nAnyone wanting to grow their own vegetables but lacking garden space\, beginners who've been intimidat ed by seed sowing\, people who want fresh food on a budget\, or gardeners wanting to improve their propagation success rate. If you've ever killed s eedlings and want to understand why (and how to prevent it!)\, this worksh op is especially for you.\nWhat to expect\nThis is a working greenhouse se ssion\, so dress comfortably\, bring gardening gloves and don't mind getti ng a bit of compost on your hands! We'll be standing and working at benche s\, handling seeds\, filling trays\, and learning by doing. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal—questions are encouraged throughout\, and there 's absolutely no such thing as a silly question when it comes to gardening .\nYou'll leave with dirty fingernails\, new knowledge\, and the confidenc e to grow your own vegetables from tiny seeds—even in the smallest of sp aces!\nWorkshop details\n\nGrow\, Cook\, Share\, Care is a Hands of Hope p rogramme engaging vulnerable groups\, those with complex needs\, families\ , especially those living in food poverty\, and older people\, in learning \, wellness and social activities aligned to growing\, cooking\, and natur e.\n\nSuitable for all. Priority for spaces will be given to people meeti ng the criteria: aged over 50\, young carers and young adults with learnin g disabilities.\n\nThere is no charge for this workshop\, donations are al ways welcome!\n\nPlease ensure you arrive ten minutes before the start tim e to ensure we can get everyone registered. You will need to do one bookin g per person please so we know who will be attending. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hohcharity.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/Seed-sowing-veg.png LOCATION:Hands of Hope\, Hands of Hope\, Hope Farm Community Garden\, Moor Hill\, Hawkhurst\, Kent\, TN18 4QB\, United Kingdom GEO:51.041241;0.508674 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hands of Hope\, Hope Farm C ommunity Garden\, Moor Hill\, Hawkhurst\, Kent\, TN18 4QB\, United Kingdom ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hands of Hope:geo:51.041241,0.508674 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251026T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR