Helens Living Garden is 'Countryside living courses,' in beekeeping, herb, fruit, vegetable and Wildflower Growing, and Country cooking using homegrown produce. BEEKEEPING
The importance of bees in the pollination of plants vital to our survival is just starting to be appreciated in wider circles, now that the bee population has come under threat from diseases linked to modern farming practices an
d the use of pesticides. But there is a lot that can be done to help support the bee population, and the bee-keeper today has the added satisfaction of knowing that through their interest, they are helping to support agriculture and the urban gardener and to spread interest in the plight of one of our most important insect species: the honey bee. Whether you want to keep bees and enjoy their produce, or just you want to understand about bees and their importance in the natural world, our courses should provide you with and interesting and fact filled day. But what is a wildlife garden and how might you as a gardener incorporate wildlife features into your garden? And what are the best herbs to grow to suit your garden, and what are the benefits and uses of various herbs. These courses are aimed at helping you to understand how you can work with your garden, its soil and its climate, to create a garden that is both natural and useful. KITCHEN
Once you’ve grown your produce, come and learn some different ways to incorporate it into nourishing soups, healthy salads, tasty preserves and other delicious dishes that make the most of the freshness and flavour that distinguishes natural fresh produce from bought produce.
