Courses at Happy Smallholding.
I offer two courses here on the smallholding. The first is “Learn to Grow Food” which is my signature in-depth full day course on setting up a vegetable garden & growing fruit and veg. The second is “An introduction to setting up a smallholding” which is an afternoon course where I will take you through all the steps we have taken to set up our space, including building our animal houses, setting up our vegetable garden & looking after our animals.
Course attendees will be given free copies of my planting plan and eBook, to provide a fully comprehensive learning experience.
To make sure my courses are intimate & friendly I limit numbers to 15 people. This ensures plenty of time to ask questions and creates a relaxed and friendly environment.
Click on the available dates below to book your spot. I really look forward to welcoming you to Happy Smallholding!
Course location: Somerset, UK, near Bridgwater. Address will be shared on booking.
Available course dates
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I hope to see you at Happy Smallholding soon!
Testimonials
In August my husband and I spent the day with Jess and a group of fellow awesome gardening enthusiasts at the Happy Small Holding ‘Learn to Grow your own food’ course. What Jess has created in such a short space of time is truly inspiring. Not only does Jess share her journey so openly throughout the day, but gives you such practical guidance on how you can create something specific to you and your own growing needs. High lights of the day for us were Jess’s wisdom, seeing the insta famous duck house in real life, meeting lovely people….and the beetroot hummus! We have continued to follow Jess’s journey - we have lots to do to be able to reach the level of self sufficiency that we hope for but the course was so valuable to helping us on our way!
— Natalie & Adam Buckland, Hertfordshire
Jess gough (happy smallholding) ran the most in depth short course on growing food I've ever been on. Jesse's delivery and content was so deep it could have been a three day intensive and that would have still been compact. Jess is one of the nicest people you will meet and I personally am glad to know her and I recommend her courses, workshops or lessons to everyone. She is one of the best.
— Chay, Crops Not Shops
We had a truly wonderful day at The Happy Smallholding. Jess was a fantastic host—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about what she does. The course was informative, helpful, and delivered in a relaxed, fun atmosphere that made learning feel easy and enjoyable. The smallholding itself is beautifully structured, with a great layout and a real sense of care for the animals, who were an absolute delight to be around. Lunch was delicious and a lovely addition to the day. We left feeling inspired and more confident—highly recommend to anyone interested in smallholding life
— Becky, Gloucestershire
We had a fantastic day at the grow your own food workshop! It was such a treat to learn more about growing my own vegetables and understanding how a smallholding operates. Jess was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, sharing so many useful tips that I can’t wait to put into practice. She was truly inspiring and made the experience even more enjoyable. It was also wonderful to meet like-minded people and spend the day in the beautiful Somerset countryside. Highly recommend!
— Flora, Bristol
FAQs
How many spaces are available on each course?
To make sure my courses are intimate & friendly I limit numbers to 15 people. This ensures plenty of time to ask questions and facilitates a friendly and safe environment that feels comfortable.