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In an exclusive video masterclass recorded with Josh Sparkes at Birch Farm in Devon, learn about his innovative, nature-led approach, and take part in a Q&A with him live on the night.

Josh will be explaining how to grow food in balance with biodiversity, with an ever-changing climate, by creating resilient growing systems. How can we support and help our ever-dwindling wildlife while still being able to grow food and flowers, without the need for barriers and deterrents and with minimal inputs?

Discover the principles of natural farming, syntropic agriculture and agroforestry Josh is experimenting with, and how he uses polycultures to create pest control and soil fertility. Learn more about the viability of food forests and perennial vegetables, as well as maintaining soil health using home-made fermentations and inoculants.
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Thursday, November 13, 2025 · 7:00 p.m. London (GMT +0:00)
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Joshua Sparkes
Head gardener and natural farming pioneer
Joshua Sparkes is head gardener at Birch Farm in Devon, part of The Collective at Woolsery. Since leaving the air force, he has studied horticulture in America and Japan, and worked at renowned British gardens including Sissinghurst and Hidcote. Today, he explores natural farming and regenerative soil management at Birch Farm, where weeds, slugs, moles and mice are all welcome.
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Stephanie Mahon
Editor of Gardens Illustrated
Stephanie Mahon is the Editor of Gardens Illustrated and host of the Talking Gardens podcast. Twice winner of the Garden Media Guild Journalist of the Year Award, she is also the author of several books including Wild Gardens, published by HarperCollins.
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