Grow Leader Course - Autumn 2026 - Coming Soon

Grow Leader 2026

Grow Leader Course - Autumn 2026 - Coming Soon

Location:

Grow Wilder,

181 Frenchay Park Road
,
Bristol, BS16 1EL
A 19-week journey in agroecological skills, personal growth & community leadership with mixed classroom and practical sessions.

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Taught sessions are 9am-4pm, practical workdays are 10am-3pm
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About the event

A 19-week journey in agroecological skills, personal growth & community leadership. The course alternates between taught sessions and practical workdays, allowing time for integration and witnessing the seasonal changes on the land.

Through hands-on horticultural practice, personal reflection, and community building, you’ll gain both practical skills and transformative personal insight.

Whether you’re tending a garden or nurturing a bold idea, Grow Leader supports you to:

  • Learn core ecological and horticultural skills in topics such as; soil health, composting, plant care and seed saving.
  • Build confidence and clarity in your leadership voice
  • Engage meaningfully with peers and local communities
  • Design and present a community project rooted in your values and vision for the future

    Taught sessions (in bold) are 9am-4pm 
    Practical workdays are 10am-3pm

Session  Course 1  Course 2
Course introduction 13-Feb        07-Aug
Practical workday  20-Feb        14-Aug
Community Organising & Meaningful Community Activation  27-Feb 21-Aug
Practical workday  06-Mar 28-Aug
Wild Wisdom: Ecology Skills, Nature Monitoring & Impact Storytelling for Funding  13-Mar 04-Sep
Practical workday  20-Mar 11-Sep      
Horticultural Foundations: Market Gardening 27-Mar 18-Sep      
Practical workday  10– Apr 25-Sep
Confident, Purpose-Driven Leadership & Personal Evolution  17-Apr 02-Oct
Practical workday  24-Apr 09-Oct       
Horticultural Foundations: Crop planning  01-May 16-Oct
Practical workday  08-May 23-Oct
Horticultural Foundations: Site assessment   15-May 30-Oct
Practical workday  22-May 06-Nov
Seed Sovereignty & Seed Saving 29-May 13-Nov
Practical workday  05-Jun 20-Nov
Living Soil Magic: Regenerative Soil Health & Compost Alchemy  12-Jun 27-Nov
Practical workday  19-Jun 04-Dec
Finale! 26-Jun 11-Dec

Autumn fees, will be released soon.
Further information from the current Spring 2026 course can be found HERE.

There will be a maximum of 15 attendees.

A non-refundable 25% deposit will be required to reserve your place on the course.

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Dogs

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Assistance dogs only

Guide dogs and Assistance dogs only

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Facilities

Toilets
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities