How to learn with Zerodig
Living Soil Workshops at Zerodig
Eight workshops. One transformative year.
We are offering a series of eight Saturday workshops running monthly from June 2026 to January 2027 at our Biodynamic farm in the Cotswold countryside.
Each workshop (10am–4pm) combines expert teaching with hands-on practical work on the farm, exploring a different theme in depth: from soil biology and no-dig growing to fermentation, biodiversity, and nutrient-dense food. Please see monthly schedule below.
You can attend any workshop as a stand-alone day, or book multiple sessions to work towards a Living Soil Stewardship Certificate. Please see below.
No previous experience needed.
Maximum 12 participants per workshop.
These workshops are offered free of charge, fully funded by the EU under the SoilTribes initiative, part of the “Soil Deal for Europe”
Please note that Workshop Themes or the order may change. If this is the case we will inform you if you have booked.
Living soil workshop series
Month | Workshop theme | Description |
20th June 2026 | The secret life of soil | Discover the hidden living world beneath your feet. Learn how soil functions as a complex ecosystem and why healthy, biologically active soil is the foundation of nutritious food and resilient growing. |
18th July 2026 | Grow more with less: No-dig magic | Master the Zerodig no-dig method. Build and plant your own productive beds while learning how to grow abundant harvests with far less effort, improved soil structure, and minimal weeding. |
22nd August 2026 | Compost like a pro | Turn garden and kitchen waste into rich, fertile compost. Learn the science and practical techniques of hot and cold composting and how to use compost to dramatically boost soil health. |
19th September 2026 | Fermenting the harvest | Transform your garden produce into delicious, gut-healthy ferments. Hands-on session making sauerkraut, kimchi, and other simple ferments that preserve nutrients and flavour. |
17th October 2026 | Nutrient-dense food from healthy soil | Understand the powerful connection between soil biology and the nutritional value of food. Learn practical ways to grow crops that are not only abundant but genuinely more nourishing. |
21st November 2026 | Planning your productive year | Design a year-round growing plan suited to your space and lifestyle. Learn crop rotation, succession planting, and strategies to maximise harvests across all seasons. |
12th December 2026 | Seed saving & plant propagation | Save money and grow stronger, locally adapted plants. Learn how to save seeds and propagate your favourite varieties through cuttings and divisions for next year’s garden. |
16th January 2027 | Harvest, preserve & waste nothing | Celebrate the year’s harvest and learn how to store, preserve, and use every part of your produce. Practical techniques to reduce waste and enjoy home-grown food throughout the winter. |
Earn a certificate in living soil stewardship
By enrolling on more than one full-day workshop you can earn one of three Certificates in Living Soil Stewardship, as shown below:
Level 1: Foundation certificate in living soil stewardship
Three workshops attended
Level 2: Intermediate certificate in living soil stewardship
Five workshops attended
Level 3: Advanced certificate in living soil stewardship
Seven or more workshops attended
Please note that Workshop Themes or the order may change. If this is the case we will inform you if you have booked.
Research
Talk to us about your research interests using the “Contact us” form below.
We are always looking to expand our knowledge of the science behind Zerodig – ranging from plant health, soil biology, agro-ecological management and much more…
We have already completed research projects on nutrient density in collaboration with the University of Aberystwyth.