Pillars of Hercules Market Garden Farm Tour

Pillars of Hercules Market Garden Farm Tour

Join us at Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm, an award-winning organic farm, shop and café in the heart of Fife. Thid event offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced growers, explore a thriving enterprise, and connect with others on a similar journey.

Throughout the day, you will gain practical knowledge and ideas that you can apply to your own growing projects. Discover how a successful market garden operates, learn techniques to improve your own production, and build confidence through learning and discussion with experts and fellow participants.

What you will learn

• A guided tour of the farm and market garden – Explore the diverse vegetable, fruit and cut flower production areas while learning about growing practices, crop planning, and how the farm successfully supplies fresh produce.
• Introduction to seed saving – Discover the principles of saving your own seed, why it is an important skill for resilient and sustainable growing, and how you can begin producing quality seed at home.
• Flower and pot plant production – Learn practical techniques for growing healthy flowers and pot plants, with tips that can enhance both productivity and diversity on your own holding or garden.

Why come along?

• Gain skills and knowledge from a successful enterprise that you can apply to your own production
• Learn how to make your enterprise more sustainable and resilient through seed saving
• Diversify your production through flower and pot plant production
• Build connections through networking with peers

By the end of the day, you will leave with practical ideas, new skills, and fresh inspiration to support your own growing ambitions, whether you are just getting started or looking to develop an existing enterprise.

Event schedule

10:30 – Arrival, introductions and coffee

Participants will be divided into three groups.

11:00

• Group 1: Farm tour (1.5 hours)
• Group 2: Introduction to seed saving (45 minutes)
• Group 3: Flower and pot plant production (45 minutes)

Groups will rotate after lunch so everyone takes part in each session.

12:30 – Lunch

13:30

• Groups 2 and 3: Farm tour
• Group 1: Seed saving and flower & pot plant production workshops

15:00 – Event concludes

A light lunch will be provided so booking is essential for catering. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking.

The farm tour involves walking around the market garden on uneven ground, so please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear.

Chairs can be provided where needed. If you have any accessibility or additional support requirements, please let us know in advance so we can help make the event as comfortable as possible.

We look forward to welcoming you at Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm.

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