๐ฑ Companion Planting โ Make Your Garden Work as a Team
Understand the science behind companion planting and design a garden where every plant supports the ones around it.
You've got experience. Now it's time to understand what's really happening beneath the surface โ and use it. This course goes beyond simple plant pairings to teach you how to design your entire garden as a living, productive ecosystem.
๐ What you'll learn:
- Why companion planting works โ the soil science, not just the folklore
- How plants support each other at microbial, shading, scent and insect level
- How to help your soil microbiome thrive with compost, green manure and no-till methods
- Different bed systems โ including the Gertrud Franck method, row systems and mixed beds
- How to attract beneficial insects and manage pests naturally
- How to design your own companion planting plan โ you'll build one during the course
๐ Location: Monchique, Algarve
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Date: 25โ26 April (weekend)
๐ Time: 10:00 โ 17:00
๐ธ Cost: โฌ65
๐ฅ Bonus: Includes a delicious lunch made from vegetables grown right here at the homestead.
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๐ฑ 101 Starters Course
Everything you need to start a vegetable garden โ in one weekend.
Would you love to eat food from your own garden, but don't know what to plant โ or when? This course teaches you the essentials of planning, planting and caring for your garden so you can grow tasty, abundant vegetables โ without the overwhelm or endless trial-and-error.
๐ What you'll learn:
- How to choose the best spot and prepare your soil for healthy plants
- Exactly when to sow and plant โ no more guessing
- How to water correctly and keep your plants alive
- Natural strategies to control pests and weed efficiently
- How to make your own compost for free
- How to create a simple year plan so you stay organised and enjoy your harvest
๐ Location: Monchique, Algarve
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Date: dates upcoming
๐ Time: 10:00 โ 17:00
๐ธ Cost: โฌ65
๐ฅ Bonus: Includes a delicious lunch made from vegetables grown right here at the homestead.
๐ฟ Self-Sufficient Gardening Year-Round
Turn your vegetable garden into a real food system.
Growing a few vegetables is not so hard. Feeding your household year-round is something else. This course shows you how to move from hobby gardening to intentional food production โ with clarity, efficiency and a system that actually works.
๐ What you'll learn:
- How big your garden really needs to be to feed your family
- How to design efficient beds, paths and layouts that make your garden easier to manage
- How to plan your year with a garden book and seasonal calendar
- How to grow multiple crops in the same bed each season
- How crop rotation works โ and how to apply it without overcomplicating things
- How to design irrigation that supports your garden structure and saves water
- How to create your own practical garden plan from scratch
๐ Location: Monchique, Algarve
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Date: Upcoming (weekend)
๐ Time: 10:00 โ 17:00
๐ธ Cost: โฌ65
๐ฅ Bonus: Includes a delicious lunch made from vegetables grown right here at the homestead.
Learn the Art of Cheese Making โ Start with Fresh Goatโs Cheese!
Ever wanted to make your own delicious, creamy goatโs cheese at home? My Udemy Cheese-Making Course is the perfect place to start! Whether you're a homesteader, a food enthusiast, or just love the idea of crafting your own cheese, this course will teach you the fundamentals of cheese-making while guiding you step-by-step through making a simple and delicious fresh goatโs cheese.
What Youโll Learn:
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The basics of cheese-making โ no prior experience needed
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Step-by-step guidance to making fresh goatโs cheese at home
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Essential techniques, from milk selection to curd formation
With easy-to-follow lessons and a foolproof recipe, youโll be making your own homemade cheese in no time. Plus, once youโve mastered this fresh cheese, youโll have the confidence to explore more advanced cheeses in the future!
๐ก Ready to start your cheese-making journey?
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