KEEP IT GREEN: ECO-FRIENDLY SURREY
Looking for sustainable and eco-friendly events in Surrey? In this, the month, where one may have a tendency to overconsume and be caught by the glare of shiny things – let’s take a mo to think about Mother Earth before you go all ga-ga buying stuff you really don’t need to.
MEDICINAL PLANTS & FORAGING / DECEMBER 5 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Learn to identify edible and medicinal plants, hear stories of traditional herbal remedies, and enjoy a mindful wellbeing walk through autumn woods of West Horsley Place. A perfect blend of health, heritage and seasonal discovery.
For more, visit westhorsleyplace.org
MARKET GARDEN WINTER COURSE / DECEMBER 5 / KNEPP, DIAL POST
As one season closes, another begins. This workshop is all about setting your garden up for success – whether you’re extending your harvests into winter or laying the groundwork for a bountiful spring. Enjoy an in-depth tour of Knepp’s highly productive, regenerative market garden while focusing on crop planning, protected winter growing, composting, and the living world beneath your feet.
For more, visit knepp.co.uk
MENDING CIRCLE / DECEMBER 7 / ZERO, GUILDFORD
Fix up and look sharp by joining Guildford’s, ZERO, who are inspiring others to mend and repair discarded garments. Join this workshop and extend the lifespan of your once loved clothes.
For more, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
UPCYCLING COURSE: MAKE A GARDEN PLANTER / DECEMBER 11 / THE GREAT BRITISH WOODSHOP, WEST BYFLEET
Build the perfect Christmas present for your favourite green fingered friend this December. In the instance that you’ve decided you want to upcycle furniture and grow vegetables this year, why not combine your ambitions, and pop along to this wonderfully inspired one-day workshop over in West Byfleet? Hosted by The Great British Woodshop, get top tips for creating more upcycled creations in the future.
For more, visit greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk
NATURAL CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS / DECEMBER 11 + 18 / HOGS BACK BREWERY, FARNHAM
Get creative at the Hogs Back Brewery with this natural workshop. Join Lorraine and team from, Hedges and Hurdles Country Skills & Crafts, to make your own masterpiece using natural, sustainable materials to wow your family and friends.
For more, visit hedgesandhurdles.com
