Forest Garden Courses
An Introduction to Forest Gardening
This course gives you a general introduction to forest gardening and food forests. It will take place mainly outdoors in the forest garden (be prepared for unpredictable weather!).
The topics covered will include basic principles of forest gardening, design and layout, varieties, spacings and the relationships between plants.
Location: The Forest Garden, Penjerrick Hill, Budock Water, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5ED, Free Parking on site available.
Dates: Saturday 19th September 2026
Times: 10:00 – 15:00 (suggest you arrive by 09:45) includes an hour for lunch. Bring a packed lunch and enjoy it in the Forest Garden.
Duration: 4 hours actual contact time,
Fee: £55
Tutor: Simon Miles NCH RHS
To book: Places on the course must be booked in advance by clicking the ‘Book Here’ button. For more information contact Simon Miles on 07964 750565 or 01326 250090.
Herbal Forage and remedy making
Simon is a qualified Master Herbalist and has been practicing for over 30 years.
This day course is aimed at those wishing to take their first steps in the fascinating subject of herbal medicine.
This is an opportunity to be guided around the Forest Garden Falmouth and to be shown how to identify various herbs and begin to learn the amazing medicinal benefits of these healing plants.
Location: The Forest Garden, Penjerrick Hill, Budock Water, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5ED, Free Parking on site available.
Dates: Saturday 10th October 2026
Times: 10:00 – 15:00, (suggest you arrive by 09:45 for registration etc,) includes an hour for lunch. Bring a packed lunch and enjoy it in the Forest Garden.
Duration: 4hrs actual contact time
Fee: £55
Tutor: Contact Simon Miles MH Ir VA
To book: Places on the course must be booked in advance by clicking the ‘Book Here’ button. For more information contact Simon Miles on 07964 750565 or 01326 250090.