The popular Swindon Growers Summit is back in April, offering gardening tips, talks, and seed swaps.
This event suits anyone liking gardening and people keen on healthy soil. Nutritious food interests others who may attend. Guest speakers will feature at the summit and expert panels offer helpful advice. You can even get soil testing done and seed swaps provide exciting variety.
Chris Rumming will speak at the summit. He founded Lydiard Turkeys business and will discuss attracting wildlife naturally. Dr. Lucy McCarthy will also speak. She co-founded Inclusive Food company and will talk about food’s journey from the farm straight to our plates, covering ways we can promote healthy nutrition.
Stands will be available all day long. Do not forget the useful seed swap. Free soil and compost testing is available. An expert panel answers your burning questions. Homemade soups will be served for lunch.
Josie Slade founded Swindon Growers and believes spring is perfect to gather together to share garden ideas. Learn how to improve your allotments. The summit is a great learning chance for people to share and learn together. It suits both new and expert growers.
Jamie Carr will lead the final expert panel. He founded Blacklands Organics company and thinks community events are important. They help people get involved and learn more.
Swindon Growers organises the annual summit. They arrange events and training and outings are another option they provide. A free monthly newsletter can keep you updated with news from local gardening clubs and community groups.
The group aims to connect local projects involving gardening, growing, and allotments. The summit ends with a showcase where three local projects share their work and tell how people can help them.
Tickets cost £5 for the full day. The summit is a chance for gardening fans to gather and share ideas. Everyone can learn from each other. Whether you just started or have grown for years, a person can learn something new.