Summer harvesting & Preserving

Celebrate the abundance of summer with a full day of harvesting, cooking, preserving and sharing. Join us for a hands-on day exploring how to make the most of your summer garden harvest and preserve seasonal produce so you can enjoy it long after the growing season has passed. We’ll head into the garden to learn about when and how to harvest fruits, vegetables and herbs, how to handle fresh produce, and ways to avoid waste when the garden is producing more than you can eat. Together, we’ll prepare a delicious seasonal lunch using produce from the harvest, learning simple techniques along the way. We’ll then spend the afternoon preserving our summer abundance using practical, approachable methods you can continue at home. You’ll get hands-on experience making a selection of take-home preserves, giving you something delicious to enjoy later as well as the confidence to preserve your own garden harvest. Your day includes: 🌱 Harvesting seasonal produce from the garden 🥕 Learning when and how to harvest for the best results 🍅 Practical preserving techniques 🫙 Making your own preserves to take home 🥗 A shared lunch prepared from the day's harvest 🌿 Tips for reducing garden waste and using surplus produce ☀️ Seasonal gardening and preserving knowledge This is a relaxed, practical day for gardeners, food lovers and anyone wanting to make better use of seasonal abundance. No previous gardening or preserving experience is required — just come ready to harvest, cook, learn and get your hands dirty!