# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Victorian Kitchen Garden Programme 2026 - 7 Workshop Series - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Practical, seasonal and theoretical gardening programme for beginners and intermediate levelsAbout this EventKitchen Gardener 2026 Workshop Series - 7 worshop package [April to November all inclusive]All workshops are held on Sundays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.Sunday 19th AprilSpring Preparation & Early SowingsKick off the season by waking up the garden. This session focuses on preparing your growing space and getting a head start on the year. Topics include:Bed Preparation: Clearing winter debris and nourishing the soil with organic matter.Early Crops: Sowing hardy vegetables like peas, broad beans, and early salads.Tool Care: A guide to maintaining your essential gardening kit for the season ahead.What to Bring: Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, and plenty of enthusiasm."The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature." — Alfred AustinSunday 17th MaySeason Launch & Integrated ManagementIn this expanded kick-off session, we combine early-season planning with active garden care. Topics include:Planning & Foundations: Best growing conditions (aspect & shelter), soil appreciation, and vegetable rotation/classification.Practical Sowing: A hands-on seed sowing session; attendees are encouraged to bring their own seed varieties to sow.Pest & Disease Control: Introducing a practical integrated management approach to control problems as crops establish.What to Bring: Seeds you wish to start, a notebook for rotation mapping, and gloves."A good gardener always plants three seeds — one for the bugs, one for the weather, and one for himself." — Leo AikmanSunday 21st JuneMid-Season MaintenanceFocus on maintaining a productive garden through seed sowing and successions to ensure a continuous supply, alongside plant maintenance like thinning and pruning for optimal airflow."Green was the silence, wet was the light, the month of June trembled like a butterfly." — Pablo NerudaSunday 19th JulySummer HarvestsFocusing on maximizing yields. We cover harvesting techniques to encourage continuous production and the use of liquid feeds to support high-energy summer growth."Gardening requires lots of water – most of it in the form of perspiration." — Louisa May AlcottSunday 20th SeptemberStocktaking & Seed GuardianshipA vital time to forward plan. Topics include soil rejuvenation using green manures, identifying crops to start now, and an introduction into seed guardianship."Gardens are not made by singing 'Oh, how beautiful,' and sitting in the shade." — Rudyard KiplingSunday 18th OctoberFruit GrowingIdentify different ways to grow and manage several varieties of both soft and top fruit. We will cover harvesting and storage techniques, identifying potential problems, and planting support."Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant." — Robert Louis StevensonSunday 22nd NovemberComposting & ReviewA practical demonstration on achieving the best quality compost to reuse on your soil. We also look at the overall garden year to identify what did not go well and how to approach the next season."In nature nothing is wasted, nothing is created, everything is transformed." — Antoine LavoisierAll Workshops Include:Live demonstrations for practical, hands-on learning.Access to a shared allotment to practice and nurture techniques in-between each workshop.Journal notes provided at each session to support your seasonal, reflective, and practical gardening journey.Samples of growing materials saved or grown by our community to help you get started.Refreshments provided for all attendees.How to BookSpaces are limited for each session. Please book your place via Eventbrite.For any specific inquiries, please contact events@festinalente.ie."A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all, it teaches entire trust." — Gertrude Jekyll https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9ec59770-0bbd-11f1-9d1a-cbb202d0aa19-rimg-w740-h740-dcfffffe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9ef66b70-0bbd-11f1-9d1a-cbb202d0aa19-rimg-w1200-h319-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bray/the-victorian-kitchen-garden-programme-2026-7-workshop-series/100001982880203065 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 95.3, max: 95.3, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Bray - **state**: WW - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Festina Lente - **lat**: 53.2099665 - **long**: -6.1246704 - **full address**: Festina Lente, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Victorian Kitchen Garden Programme 2026 - 7 Workshop Series - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/6253241e70bb4e21aeefe8fd42c65e10a9e897657b2f398b9412d21fcb5ab371-rimg-w940-h470-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1771348535 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Victorian Kitchen Garden Programme 2026 - 7 Workshop Series being held? - **A:** The Victorian Kitchen Garden Programme 2026 - 7 Workshop Series takes place on Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Festina Lente, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Ireland. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Victorian Kitchen Garden Programme 2026 - 7 Workshop Series? - **A:** Tickets for The Victorian Kitchen Garden Programme 2026 - 7 Workshop Series are priced at EUR 95 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionEUR 95 + EUR 5 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Victorian Kitchen Garden Programme 2026 - 7 Workshop Series? - **A:** The Victorian Kitchen Garden Programme 2026 - 7 Workshop Series is organized by Festina Lente. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Victorian Kitchen Garden Programme 2026 - 7 Workshop Series is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bray, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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