Group learning about gardening

Garden tours & online training

Discover our inspirational organic demonstration garden at one of our open days and enjoy the freedom to explore the garden at your own pace. You can also explore our range of online training courses, perfect for developing your skills and knowledge from the comfort of your own home.

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    • Local Events

    South East Essex Organic Gardeners - Bimonthly Meeting

    South East Essex Organic Gardeners’ next meeting is on Monday 17 March, starting at 20:00

    This month we're joined by Chris Collins, Head of Horticulture at Garden Organic for his talk on “How to build & grow a school garden”

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    • Open Gardens

    Visit our garden in support of the NGS - 12th July

    We're delighted to be partnering with the National Open Garden Scheme to allow access to our organic demonstration garden for two special dates on 6th July and 7th September, 2024.

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    • At Ryton Gardens

    Visit our organic demonstration garden - 12th April 2025

    Join us to discover how we grow delicious organic food, including fascinating heritage varieties. Our expert gardening team will be on hand during the open day to share their knowledge and practical advice on tackling common gardening challenges, such as natural pest control and water-wise techniques.

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    • Heritage Seed Library

    Visit our Heritage Seed Library - 10th May 2025

    Our Heritage Seed Library is at the heart of our seed conservation work - and holds the National Collection of Heritage Vegetables. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access at this open event, which will offer you a rare opportunity to view our working spaces to reveal how and why we grow heritage varieties for seed.

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    • At Ryton Gardens

    Visit our organic demonstration garden - 17th May 2025

    Visit us to explore the importance of healthy soil and how it supports a thriving garden. Our expert gardening team will be on hand during the open day to share their knowledge and practical advice on building fertile, resilient soil through composting, cover cropping, and no-dig methods.

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    • Heritage Seed Library

    Visit our Heritage Seed Library - 28th June 2025

    Go behind the scenes at our Heritage Seed Library Open Day. Explore the National Collection of Heritage Vegetables and discover the fascinating process of growing and preserving these unique varieties for future generations.

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    • At Ryton Gardens

    Visit our organic demonstration garden - 26th July 2025

    Discover sustainable gardening practices that nurture both biodiversity and reduce waste. Learn how we transform discarded materials into thriving habitats for pollinators and other wildlife.

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    • At Ryton Gardens

    Visit our organic demonstration garden - 16th August 2025

    Explore our demonstration garden and learn about vibrant world of pollinators and the rich biodiversity they support! Discover how our gardens nurture a thriving ecosystem, showcasing diverse plant life that attracts bees, butterflies, and more

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    • Heritage Seed Library

    Visit our Heritage Seed Library - 20th September 2025

    Join us for our Heritage Seed Library Open Day and get a rare glimpse into the world of seed conservation. Explore the National Collection of Heritage Vegetables and learn how we cultivate these precious varieties.

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    • Vegetables and herbs

    Planning your growing space online course

    Successful organic growing is all about good planning. In this course you will learn how to plan your plot organically, with a focus on crop rotation, preventing pests and diseases, maximising harvests and planning for the year ahead.