Grow Along with Poppy Okotcha and The Frenchie Gardener
Grow Along with Poppy Okotcha and The Frenchie Gardener
Join The Grow Along
Do you dream of growing your own food but don’t know where to start? With the guidance of expert growers Poppy Okotcha and Patrick Vernuccio (The Frenchie Gardener), you’ll create your dream edible garden—step by step.
This six-month journey is designed to take you from a beginner to a confident grower. With easy-to-follow videos, live Zoom check-ins, and a structured monthly plan, you’ll be harvesting your first organic vegetables within just six weeks.
The world of food growing can be overwhelming, with endless information available. Sticking to one programme is a proven way to build lasting skills and confidence. This course will guide you seed-by-seed to establish a thriving edible garden, all for just £4 per month, with a full year of access to Earthed Plus!
No matter your experience level or space—whether a balcony, backyard, or community plot—this course is for you.
What you’ll learn
- The foundations of food growing: understanding soil health, composting, and creating the right conditions for your garden
- Seasonal sowing and planting: what to plant and when, based on the time of year and your growing conditions
- Garden setup and companion planting: designing your space to maximize yields, reduce pests, and create a biodiverse environment
- From seed to harvest: practical, step-by-step guidance to ensure a bountiful, healthy, and organic harvest
- Nature observation and biodiversity: learning how to work with nature, from attracting pollinators to soil regeneration
- Staying on track with a growing journal: developing consistency by tracking progress, noting challenges, and celebrating successes
- Community and support: joining a dedicated group of fellow growers, sharing experiences, and getting direct guidance from Poppy and Patrick
- Tools and techniques for success: learning efficient watering, organic pest management, and the best methods to ensure long-term success
This course will help you reconnect with nature, build resilience, and gain hands-on skills that last a lifetime.
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About Patrick Vernuccio
Patrick Vernuccio, The Frenchie Gardener, is a french author, facilitator and content creator on urban balcony gardening. He is sharing his deep passion for growing food in small urban spaces & educating +1,7 Million gardening enthusiasts on his social media accounts. Patrick is advocating to welcome back Nature into our cities and our lives, to recreate this essential connection with food, seasons & biodiversity. Certified of Permaculture, he is adapting its philosophy & techniques to seek for a more urban regenerative lifestyle.
About Poppy Okotcha
Poppy Okotcha is an ecological grower, forager, and passionate advocate for regenerative growing practices. Trained in horticulture, permaculture, and forest gardening, she cultivates edible and medicinal spaces that are not only abundant and sustainable but also beautiful and deeply connected to nature. As the host of our 2025 Grow Along, Poppy will guide you through a six-month journey to grow your own edible garden, sharing her expertise in ecological veg and herb cultivation.
