Lectures and classes that inspire everyone to ‘Grow Something’
It all begins with an idea and the best ideas require inspiration. With A.K.B’s edible gardening lectures and classes you are certain to be inspired to ‘Grow Something’. Aaron Bertelsen is a lively entertaining speaker with extensive knowledge growing fruit and vegetables. Talks and classes are supported by a vast selection of beautiful images collected over 26 years of gardening.
Lecture Options
Getting Started Growing Fruit and Vegetables
Lecture 1/h + 15 min Q&A
Groups 50+ physical or Zoom
£500 + Expenses
An informative accessible talk on the basics of growing fruit and veg. Designed for beginners and amateurs, whilst still providing interesting information for seasoned veterans.
Pruning Fruit
Day Course 6/h
Groups 6-12
£120-100 Per Person
A theoretical talk and practical demonstration on fruit pruning. Participants will discuss and undertake a range of pruning methods for different species. This offering is seasonal.
Growing Fruit and Vegetables in Containers
Lecture 1/h + 15 min Q&A
Groups 50+ physical or Zoom
£500 + Expenses
A detailed talk discussing methods and practices for edible production in containers. Designed for more experienced amateur gardeners and professionals, with good basic knowledge.
Container Gardening
Day Course 6/h
Groups 6-12
£170-150 Per Person
A theoretical talk and practical demonstration on container gardening. Participants will discuss and undertake a various planting and maintenance activities, producing a container of their own to keep.
Growing Fruit and Vegetables in Open Ground
Lecture 1/h + 15 min Q&A
Groups 50+ physical or Zoom
£500 + Expenses
A detailed talk discussing methods and practices for edible production in open ground. Designed for more experienced amateur gardeners and professionals, with good basic knowledge.
Private Tuition
Any edible subject on your grounds
Max 4 Persons
£150/h + Expenses
A detailed one to one tuition on a subject of your choosing. It is also possible to cover a number of topics or focus on activities conducted in the particular season. A minimum 8 weeks notice required.
Vegetable Production: Starting Out From Seed
Day Course 6/h
Groups 6-12
£120-100 Per Person
A theoretical talk and practical demonstration on vegetable production from seed. Participants will discuss and undertake a range of sowing methods for different species.
Cooking Demonstrations
Luxury Afternoon 6/h
Groups Size Venue Dependant
Price on application
An entertaining afternoon of cookery and taste testing, with good humour and hospitality. Venues can be arranged on request.
