# Event Details - **Event Name**: Organic Pest & Disease Management - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A chance to learn how to manage your food crops without the use of chemicals, pesticides etcAbout this EventThis is a course at our demonstration Market Garden at Hestercombe Gardens - public transport options are limited.This course is for you if you would like to create a whole ecosystem in your garden, farm or allotment, and produce food without using chemicals.Growing food crops can be a roller-coaster journey, often pitted with apparent bad luck in the form of pests and diseases. Learn some quick wins and some long-term strategies with us for successful and abundant crops! Suitable for all gardeners and food growers alike.Topics include: Reducing the risk of pestsManaging pest populationsReducing the risk of diseasesDealing with affected plantsIncreasing pollinators in your cropsPlease note, as a small non-profit organisation, it's not sustainable to offer refunds.If you need to cancel your place up to one month of the course, you will be offered a credit towards another workshop.After that time, we can only offer a credit if we have been able to re-sell your place on the course.Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for all weathers!This course is delivered outside on site, and the ground is uneven. We will spend some time under cover in the polytunnel / grlasshouse.The venue is rural.The nearest train station is Taunton.Don't suffer in silence!We can teach you many solutions to manage Pests & Diseases without the use of chemicals in your growing space - whether it's a balcony or multiple acres!By following our methods, you can create abundant harvests with less work, whilst creating a whole ecosystem.We will talk about:building resilient plantsdeterring pestsreducing the risk and spread of diseasesour top plants for pest resistanceThere will be time for discussion and questions throughout.Whether you're a seasoned gardener, long time grower or just starting out, this event is a great basis for learning about pest and disease management in sustainable gardening and growing.Suitable for:Anyone who grows food at home or the allotment and struggles with pests problems, or diseases / deficiencies in plants.About the event (including practical elements):We will talk through our tried and tested methods for managing pests & diseases without chemicals. We will make some preparations for sprays and talk about strategy as well as fire fighting issues in the moment.Next steps:We offer training and support on site, as well site design and mentoring support for food growing*Booking onto one of our courses adds you to our mailing list, you can opt out at any time, or email us to request you're not added. We don't share your details externally, and only use them for our own newsletter.*TUTOR INFORachel is a Landscape Architect & Urban Designer specialising in regenerative food production. She designs spaces for food, soil health and wildlife and biodiversity, as well as maximising harvests and reducing the work needed to achieve it.She learnt to grow food from her Grandparents in Jersey who grew much of their own produce on their acre - including Jersey Royal Potatoes! Rachel still loves potatoes.Growing food all her life, and commercially for the last 10 years, Rachel has worked with CSA, farms, market gardens, urban farms, community gardens and corporate businesses to increase food production and efficiency, whilst reducing labour and costs.Georgina is an education expert who runs our school and family sessions as well as building our ponds and bog gardens for us. She is a specialist in song birds and wild mushrooms.Rachel founded edge, a non-profit design agency, with the main aims of designing urban food production systems, growing food within whole ecosystems and educating others on food production systems and ecological farming practices. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f6e5ba90-9523-11f0-bf66-43cf0848f50e-rimg-w987-h740-dc464732-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/organic-pest-and-disease-management/100001590555577549 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 54.86, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Taunton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Hestercombe House & Gardens - **lat**: 51.0519837 - **long**: -3.0714845 - **full address**: Hestercombe House & Gardens, Gotton, Taunton, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Organic Pest & Disease Management - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/79b85383b547e2c6486fa89e9a84b2ffdc83e9867c0478fda5c98c354b6908c8-rimg-w1200-h547-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1758264219 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Organic Pest & Disease Management being held? - **A:** Organic Pest & Disease Management takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Hestercombe House & Gardens, Gotton, Taunton, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Organic Pest & Disease Management? - **A:** Ticket prices for Organic Pest & Disease Management range from GBP 50 to GBP 55 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 55 + GBP 5 feeAvailableIntegrated pest management planning-1 hour onlineGBP 50Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Organic Pest & Disease Management? - **A:** Organic Pest & Disease Management is organized by edge. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Organic Pest & Disease Management 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 Taunton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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