Come join Kym Ormond at the The Hive Community Resource Hub in Burton for a fun and educational series of workshops where you can learn all about gardening, pickling, and cooking and more! Our workshops will teach you everything you need to know to start you on your growing journey and continue to cooking up some tasty dishes. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone at this event. Don't miss out on this opportunity to save money by expanding your growing and culinary skills, and connect with fellow learners and enthusiasts. See you there!

All workshops will start at 10.30am and run for 2 hours.

There will be opportunities or questions and answers too.

Gardening Workshops

1. All the Dirt on Compost: Understanding soil health and composting - 12 April 2025

2. Veggie Patch from Scratch: Building a productive vegetable garden - 3 May 2025

3. Wicking Bed Intro: Self watering efficient garden beds - 24 May 2025 Preserving & Fermentation (Extending the Harvest)

4. Pickling: Harvest and Brine - 7 June 2025

5. Fermentation: Sauerkraut and Kimchi - 12 July 2025

6. Fermentation: Kombucha, Jun, and Fermented Sodas - 2 August 2025

7. Preserves: Jams, Chutneys, and Sauces - 6 September 2025 Baking & Cooking (From Scratch)

8. Baking: Sourdough 101 – Making sourdough from starter to loaf - 4 October 2025

9. Homemade Pastas 101 – Fresh pasta-making basics - 1 November 2025 Sustainable Cooking

10. How to "Permaculture" Your Kitchen – Reducing food waste, seasonal eating, and sustainability in the kitchen - 6 December 2025