DURROW WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
No‑Dig, No Fuss: Learn Back‑Friendly Food Gardening at Dunmore Country School, Durrow
A hands‑on kitchen‑garden workshop teaching No‑dig techniques, mulching and traditional coppicing and pollarding to help you grow food more sustainably and with less strain.
No‑Dig, No Fuss: Learn Back‑Friendly Food Gardening at Dunmore Country School, Durrow.
Set in the kitchen garden at Dunmore Country School in Durrow, this practical workshop strips gardening down to motions that protect soil, reduce weeding and make food growing kinder on the body — a compact, day‑long immersion in simple, sustainable techniques.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Master No‑Dig Gardening
Learn the core principles and hands‑on applications of No‑dig gardening — a method that improves soil health while reducing time spent weeding and strain on the gardener.
Mulching, Coppicing and Pollarding
Practical instruction covers time‑saving mulching techniques and demonstrations of coppicing and pollarding as part of low‑impact garden maintenance.
Hands‑On Kitchen Garden Learning
Courses take place in a working kitchen garden where participants learn by doing — preparing beds, applying mulches and tending plantings in a supportive, educational setting.
What the day feels like
What a day in the garden feels like
Over a focused session in a kitchen garden, you move between short demonstrations and practical tasks: building and preparing No‑dig beds, applying mulches, and watching demonstrations of coppicing and pollarding — all designed to leave you with usable skills and healthier soil underfoot.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for 6 hours.
Wear outdoor‑suitable clothing; bring a hat or cap depending on the weather.
Meet at Dunmore Country School in Durrow for the start of the course.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The course is a 6‑hour workshop.
Where does the workshop meet?
The meeting point is Dunmore Country School in Durrow.
What will I learn on the day?
You will learn practical No‑dig gardening techniques, mulching methods and traditional maintenance skills such as coppicing and pollarding.
Is this suitable for beginners or children?
The workshop is presented as suitable for all ages and levels.
What should I bring?
Wear outdoors‑suitable clothes and bring a hat or cap depending on the weather.
Who runs the workshop?
The courses are run by Dunmore Country School.