HOOGA Seed School Programs
Learn. Grow. Preserve. Share.
At HOOGA Seed School, we believe that knowledge grows best when it is shared.
Modern agriculture has become increasingly dependent on external inputs, commercial systems, and specialised knowledge that often feels inaccessible to everyday people. Yet, for generations, farmers, gardeners, and communities have developed practical skills that allowed them to grow food, save seeds, build healthy soils, preserve biodiversity, and live more sustainably.
HOOGA Seed School was created to bring these valuable skills back into the hands of people.
Through a combination of online learning sessions, farm-based workshops, hands-on demonstrations, and immersive residential programs, we aim to help individuals reconnect with nature, food systems, traditional wisdom, and ecological farming practices.
Every Sunday, we will be hosting a range of learning experiences covering gardening, seed saving, soil health, natural farming, biodiversity conservation, sustainable food practices, and regenerative agriculture.
Whether you are a beginner growing your first plant, an urban gardener, a farmer, a nature enthusiast, or someone seeking a deeper connection with food and the environment, there is a place for you at HOOGA Seed School.
1. Growing Your Own Microgreens Using Native Seeds
Microgreens are among the easiest and most nutritious foods you can grow at home. But did you know that many traditional and native seeds can also be used to produce highly nutritious microgreens?
In this course, you’ll learn:
- What microgreens are and why they are nutritionally valuable
- Choosing suitable native and traditional seeds
- Growing microgreens without expensive equipment
- Growing methods for homes and apartments
- Harvesting techniques
- Common mistakes and troubleshooting
- Using microgreens in everyday meals
Perfect for beginners, health enthusiasts, and home gardeners looking to grow fresh food in small spaces.
2. Understanding Soil: The Living Foundation of Agriculture
Healthy plants begin with healthy soil.
This course explores soil not as dirt, but as a living ecosystem filled with microorganisms, organic matter, minerals, air, and water.
Topics include:
- Simple ways to test your soil
- What makes soil healthy
- Understanding soil structure and texture
- Soil biology and microbial life
- Organic matter and nutrient cycling
- Soil degradation and restoration
- Improving soil naturally
- Practical methods for building living soil
An essential course for gardeners, farmers, and anyone wanting to understand plant health from the ground up.
3. Beginner Home Gardening Course
Always wanted to grow your own vegetables but didn’t know where to start?
This beginner-friendly course covers everything needed to start a productive home garden.
You’ll learn:
- Planning a home garden
- Container gardening and raised beds
- Selecting suitable vegetables
- Basic soil preparation
- Watering and maintenance
- Organic pest management
- Harvesting techniques
Whether you have a backyard, terrace, balcony, or windowsill, this course will help you start growing your own food confidently.
4. Bio-Fertiliser Making
Learn how to create nutrient-rich biological fertilisers using locally available resources.
This practical course covers:
- Understanding plant nutrition
- Role of beneficial microorganisms
- Different types of bio-fertilisers
- Preparation methods
- Application techniques
- Storage and handling
- Integrating bio-fertilisers into home gardens and farms
Reduce dependence on synthetic fertilisers while improving soil health naturally.
5. The Banana Forest Method
Inspired by natural ecosystems, the Banana Forest Method is a highly productive approach to growing food while improving soil health and biodiversity.
In this session, you’ll learn:
- Principles behind the banana forest system
- Layered planting techniques
- Soil moisture conservation
- Biomass generation
- Companion planting strategies
- Long-term ecosystem development
Discover how a single banana-based system can become the foundation of a thriving food forest.
6. Vermicompost Making
Transform kitchen waste into one of the finest organic fertilisers using earthworms.
Topics include:
- Understanding vermicomposting
- Selecting suitable earthworm species
- Building a vermicompost unit
- Feeding and maintenance
- Harvesting vermicast
- Troubleshooting common problems
A practical solution for reducing waste while producing high-quality compost.
7. Forgotten Greens with Savithri Amma
Many traditional edible greens that once nourished generations are slowly disappearing from our farms, kitchens, and memories.
Join Savithri Amma as she shares her knowledge of forgotten greens, their nutritional benefits, traditional uses, and cultivation methods.
Learn:
- Identification of traditional greens
- Seasonal availability
- Culinary uses
- Nutritional importance
- Cultivation techniques
- Conservation of traditional food plants
A beautiful journey into food heritage and biodiversity.
8. Vegetable Grafting Using Turkey Berry Rootstocks
Discover one of the most fascinating techniques in vegetable cultivation.
This workshop explores grafting vegetables onto turkey berry rootstocks to improve plant resilience and productivity.
You’ll learn:
- Principles of plant grafting
- Benefits of grafting
- Rootstock selection
- Scion selection
- Step-by-step grafting techniques
- Aftercare and maintenance
- Common challenges and solutions
Ideal for serious gardeners and vegetable growers seeking stronger and more productive plants.
9. No Oil, No Boil Food
Can food be nutritious, delicious, and require minimal processing?
This unique session explores natural food preparation methods that preserve nutrients while reducing dependence on cooking oils and excessive heating.
Topics include:
- Nutrient preservation
- Raw and minimally processed foods
- Traditional food wisdom
- Meal preparation techniques
- Incorporating living foods into daily diets
- Seasonal food choices
Perfect for anyone interested in healthier eating and food self-reliance.
10. Black Soldier Fly Farming
Nature’s ultimate recycling system.
Black Soldier Fly larvae can transform organic waste into valuable compost while producing a protein-rich feed source.
This course covers:
- Biology of Black Soldier Flies
- Setting up a production system
- Waste management applications
- Harvesting larvae
- Compost production
- Farm integration opportunities
An exciting topic for farmers, compost enthusiasts, and circular economy practitioners.
11. Biochar Making
Biochar is increasingly recognised as a powerful tool for improving soil health and carbon sequestration.
Learn:
- What biochar is
- Traditional and modern biochar methods
- Production techniques
- Charging biochar before application
- Soil improvement strategies
- Long-term benefits for farms and gardens
A valuable skill for regenerative agriculture practitioners.
12. Beekeeping for Beginners
Bees are among nature’s most important pollinators and play a crucial role in food production.
This introductory course covers:
- Understanding bee colonies
- Bee biology and behaviour
- Hive management basics
- Seasonal care
- Honey production
- Pollination services
- Challenges facing bee populations
An excellent starting point for aspiring beekeepers.
13. All About Stingless Bees
Small in size but incredibly important for biodiversity and pollination.
This course focuses on the fascinating world of stingless bees and their role in ecological farming systems.
You’ll learn:
- Species identification
- Stingless bee biology
- Hive setup and management
- Honey harvesting
- Pollination benefits
- Integrating stingless bees into farms and gardens
Perfect for nature lovers, gardeners, and anyone interested in supporting pollinator populations.
14. Seed Saving for Beginners (Recorded Online Course)
Learn the foundations of seed saving from the comfort of your home through our comprehensive recorded course.
Discover why seed saving matters, understand different types of seeds, learn about pollination, fertilisation, floral arrangements, vegetable diversity, seed extraction methods, storage principles, and techniques for identifying good quality viable seeds.
The recorded format allows you to visually observe flowers, pollinators, seed formation, and practical demonstrations at your own pace while revisiting lessons whenever needed.
15. Seed Saving: One-Day Farm-Based Workshop
Take seed saving beyond theory and learn directly from living plants.
Spend a day on the farm observing flowers, pollinators, developing seeds, and seed-saving practices in real-world conditions.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in:
- Identifying seed-bearing plants
- Harvesting mature seeds
- Cleaning and processing seeds
- Seed storage techniques
- Understanding pollination behaviour
- Learning through direct observation and practice
Perfect for gardeners who want practical field experience.
16. Advanced Residential Seed Saving Course (3–5 Days)
For those who wish to go beyond saving seeds and become true seed stewards.
This immersive residential program explores advanced topics including:
- Long-term seed storage techniques
- Using silica gel and moisture management systems
- Seed dormancy and dormancy-breaking techniques
- Germination science and seed vigour
- Natural treatments to improve germination
- Roguing and maintaining varietal purity
- Population size and genetic diversity
- Seed quality maintenance
- Botanical nomenclature for seed savers
- Plant breeding fundamentals
- Practical field exercises and observations
Designed for serious seed savers, farmers, seed producers, and biodiversity conservation enthusiasts.
More Courses Coming Soon
HOOGA Seed School will continue to expand its learning programs with new courses covering seed saving, biodiversity conservation, regenerative agriculture, food forests, natural farming systems, sustainable living, and traditional ecological knowledge.
Join us on this journey of learning, growing, and preserving the knowledge that helps communities become more resilient, self-reliant, and connected to nature.
