A relaxed, small-group practical workshop exploring superfast composting, living soil and regenerative growing methods inspired by Ayurvedic agriculture and ecological land stewardship.
The main focus of the day will be building and understanding an HH2-style superfast composting system using materials such as straw, cow dung and green organic matter.
We’ll explore how carefully balanced organic materials, moisture, aeration and microbial activity can be used to create fertile living compost much more quickly than in a conventional compost heap.
Topics will include:
• Superfast HH2 composting and soil building
• How to balance carbon-rich and nitrogen-rich materials
• The role of cow dung and microbial activity in traditional farming systems
• Moisture, aeration and temperature in active compost
• How to recognise healthy, living compost
• No-dig growing and the importance of feeding the soil
• Traditional Ayurvedic soil preparations such as Jeevamrut and Panchagavya
• Safe recycling of organic materials through HH2 and HH3 composting
• Biodiversity, rainwater conservation and regenerative land management
• Tour of the growing and conservation areas at Govardhan Eco Farm
The workshop also explores the meaning behind the name Govardhan Eco Farm.
In traditional Indian village agriculture, cows, compost and healthy living soil were central to food growing and ecological balance. Long before synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, farming systems relied on compost, cow dung, microbial preparations, natural mineral cycles and close relationships between people, animals, soil and water.
We’ll look at how some of these older principles can sit alongside modern regenerative approaches including no-dig growing, biodiversity restoration, water conservation, dry sanitation and the safe recycling of organic waste streams.
A simple vegetarian lunch will be included.
This is a free workshop supported through grant funding. Donations are welcome to support ongoing conservation, biodiversity and educational activities at the farm.
The gathering will remain small and low-impact to respect the nature of the site.
Please message if you would like to attend and we will send further details, including parking and meeting-point information.