A classroom with students attending a gardening or sustainability workshop. A male instructor is demonstrating something to the students, with various plant trays on the tables. There is a large photo display and a green sign that reads 'Back Market' in the background.

Talks, Workshops, Events & Retreats

One of my favorite aspects of my work is the opportunity to connect with people face-to-face through talks, workshops, and retreats.

I’ve had the pleasure of speaking at a variety of events and festivals on topics like food growing, land restoration, community, and our planet’s future. I've also led workshops on mushroom cultivation and permaculture farming, and designed programs for retreats in both the UK and abroad.

My talks are designed to inspire and educate audiences, helping them learn how they can take actionable steps toward growing their own food at home, no matter their living situation.

Speaking Topics Include:

• Building a Regenerative Urban Farm

• How to Grow Your Own Food at Home

• Permaculture 101

• Microgreens & Mushrooms

Formats:

• Keynote Speeches

• Panel Discussions

• Q&A Sessions and Interactive Audience Engagement

• Virtual or In-Person Formats

Aligned to wellness brands, travel companies, or organisations seeking unique eco-retreats.

Host an unforgettable retreat with me, where attendees can connect with nature, learn sustainable living skills, and immerse themselves in regenerative farming practices. I offer both hands-on experiences and guided educational sessions, tailored to your retreat’s goals.

Retreat Themes:

Permaculture Retreats

• Mushrooms 

• Microgreens

• Urban Farming and Self-Sufficiency

• Permaculture

Services Include:

• Curated workshops and activities designed to educate and inspire

• Farm-to-table meals, highlighting organic and regenerative practices

• Guided farm tours and permaculture design lessons

• Collaborative planning to ensure your retreat meets your vision

Retreat Hosting & Immersive Experiences

“We are very lucky to have Jack as an Earthed Teacher. His enthusiasm for regenerative practices is infectious, and his teaching is inspiring people around the world to grow their own and connect to nature.‎”

- Earthed Team

Previous events

  • Three men sitting on chairs inside a yurt, participating in a panel discussion. The man in the middle is speaking into a microphone, gesturing with his hand, and holding a cloth. The man on the left has long dreadlocks and is holding a microphone, while the man on the right has a beard, is dressed in a t-shirt with a bold print, and has his arms crossed.

    Community Festival - Urban Gardening Panel Talk

    Watch clip here.

  • A man with shoulder-length wavy hair and a beard speaking indoors, wearing a patterned short-sleeve shirt, with the word 'COMPOST' displayed on the image.

    Nourish Community Talk

    Watch clip here.

  • A group of people sitting on hay bales and chairs under a white tent, listening to a man speaking on a stage with a large screen, outdoor setting with grass and trees.

    'Crops Not Shops' - Permaculture in Urban Spaces Talk

  • A group of students attending a presentation about sustainability at a farm, with tables of planting supplies and a nature-themed photo display on the wall.

    BackMarket Event @ Inner City School- Growing Microgreens Workshop

  • A man with a beard and wearing a black cap and black T-shirt holding a glass jar, surrounded by shelves of various plants and plant supplies in a store or greenhouse.

    Zero Waste Cooking School

    Watch clip here.

  • Two men are sitting in a radio studio with BBC Radio London microphones. They are smiling and making gestures, with a cityscape background on a screen behind them, displaying the London skyline including St. Paul's Cathedral.

    BBC Radio London interview with BackMarket

    Listen to clip here.

  • Group of people, including men and women, gathered outdoors on a grassy hill with mountains in the background, listening to a man with a shovel giving a presentation, with a pig roaming near a blue watering can.

    Seed to Plate Retreat, Tuscany

  • A man holding a mushroom dish at a mushroom growing workshop, outdoor setting with trees in the background.

    House of Hackney - Mushroom Growing Workshop

  • Group of people working together in a garden, planting and maintaining shrubs and plants on a sunny day.

    Permaculture Retreat, Aljezur

    Watch video clip here.

  • A man in a black hoodie and cap speaking into a microphone at a presentation or seminar. Behind him is a banner that reads 'VIVO LIFE FOR THE LIVING' with images of vegetables. To his right, a screen displays social media icons for Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

    VivoLife - Team Talk

Student Testimonials

“Jack is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. He makes complex ideas simple, clear, and truly memorable, with phrases like “foods that taste good together usually grow well together.” I’ve been studying sustainability for years, but I still learn from him — and my beginner friends do too, without ever feeling overwhelmed. As a yoga teacher, I also learned from him how to hold space for others in their learning process. Jack is warm, passionate, generous, and deeply inspiring. I couldn’t recommend him more..”

- Laoise

Two people installing a vertical garden on a wooden fence using pipes and brackets under a clear sky.
People planting seedlings in small pots and trays outdoors, with a tent in the background.

“If you want immersive and fun learning experience, Jack got you! I enjoyed his energy and enthusiasm! The knowledge that he shared is very informative, applicable and easy to remember. He also has an ability to make complex topics approachable, easy and enjoyable!”

- Nika

Let’s create something together.

I offer a range of services, from Permaculture Design to installing Mushroom and Microgreen Growtainers. I'm also available for talks, retreats and workshops where I can share and teach about a huge range of topics within the permaculture, growing and urban farming world.

With my passion and experience, I can help turn your dreams into reality.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Jack