Event Date : February 16, 2026
Event Time : 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Event Location : Hardwick Road, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading RG8 7RB
One day workshop with IaIn Tolhurst MBE (Tolly) for commercial growers and gardeners, learning about propagation, site preparation, care & selling of organic strawberries.
Strawberries are potentially a very profitable crop, particularly useful to fill the hungry gap between early May and end of June, but also with some varieties and cultural techniques having the potential to crop over most of the summer. They are tolerant of a wide range of soils and relatively free of pest and disease problems when grown in a well-developed organic system.
Tolhurst Organic have a long history of strawberry growing going back to the mid-seventies and have perfected a viable, reliable and successful system of production. They are happy to share their experiences to the benefit of all growers. You will be able to see their dedicated propagation unit, early tunnel production, early outdoors under cloches and outdoor later production all presently within the Walled Garden.
You will leave the workshop equipped with practical knowledge and tips to start or improve your own strawberry growing enterprise.
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