Grow Along with Poppy Okotcha and The Frenchie Gardener
  • EarthedPlus
  • Growing food

Grow Along with Poppy Okotcha and The Frenchie Gardener

  • EarthedPlus
  • Growing food

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.

  • Go from beginner to a pro food grower with the support of experienced teachers
  • Access monthly video lessons, that are easy to follow and available on-demand
  • Connect with monthly live zoom sessions with Poppy & Patrick. Ask questions and connect with your fellow growers and teachers
  • Harvest your first organic veggies within just 6-weeks
  • You’ll be given a practical workbook and shopping list to make the worry out of your growing journey
  • Available for £6 per month, or £48 for the year!
  • Membership gives you access to Earthed’s collection of 20 courses, plus our community area!

Unlock access to the Grow Along by become a donating member of our charity. This gives you access to Earthed Plus – a subscription that unlocks exclusive content.

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 £6 per month or £48 for the year, 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 food sovereignty, and gain hands-on skills that last a lifetime.

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Details

  • Access: Available to EarthedPlus members only
  • Skills: Grow an edible garden, balcony or allotment
  • Level: Beginner - Pro
  • Duration: 6-months, March - September
  • Filmed: Devon, UK and Sicily, Italy

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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.

Patrick Vernuccio

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.

Poppy Okotcha

FAQs

The first video lesson lands on 17th March, and the first live Q&A will be on 26th March, but we will be sowing new seeds each month, so it’s never too late to join.

March’s month of growing is led by The Frenchie Gardener himself, Patrick Vernuccio! All videos and recordings of the Q&As will be available for subscribers to watch on demand, at your leisure.

Yes! Each month of the grow along we will sow, grow and eat new varieties of vegetables and herbs. It’s never too late to kick start your edible garden, balcony or allotment. What’s more, you’ll get access to Earthed’s community area, where you can ask questions and engage with your fellow growers and teachers if you have questions or want to celebrate where you’re at!

Earthed is a nature charity. We exist to support and scale a grass-roots restoration and growing movement. Without essential donations, we simply cannot continue working. Your donations go towards supporting the operation of the charity.

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Tomatoes
Zinnia
Lettuce
Runner Beans
Chard
Nasturtium
Parsley
Chamomile
Cucumbers
Squash
Kale
Beetroot
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