No Dig with Charles Dowding at The Village Frome

Charles Dowding is coming to The Village Frome for a special two-hour workshop on no dig growing.

For more than 40 years, Charles has been exploring how we can grow healthy, abundant food while disturbing the soil as little as possible. His no dig approach is rooted in a simple idea: feed the soil from the surface with compost and organic matter, then allow its extraordinary web of life to do the work beneath.

During this workshop, Charles will share the foundations of no dig growing, including how to create and maintain productive beds, work with compost, manage weeds and grow more food with less time and effort.

Whether you have an allotment, a vegetable patch, a community garden or simply the beginnings of an idea, this workshop will offer practical knowledge and encouragement for growers at every stage.

At The Village, we are creating a place where people can gather, learn and rebuild a relationship with the land and with one another. We are delighted to welcome Charles to share his experience as our own community growing spaces continue to take root.

With support from The National Lottery Community Fund, we are able to offer tickets on a sliding scale of £3, £6 or £9. Please pay what you can. Every ticket helps us continue growing The Village and creating more opportunities for people to learn, gather and connect with the land.

Places are limited and advance booking is essential. If you book and later find that you cannot attend, please cancel your ticket so we can offer the place to someone else.

The Village is an outdoor, land-based site, so please come dressed for the October weather and wear suitable footwear. Full arrival information will be sent before the workshop