2nd Biochar Workshop - Gardening with Fire
Event description
Backyard Biochar: Black Gold for Your Garden Beds
Learn to make biochar safely from common garden waste using simple, low-tech methods. Discover how this ancient technique improves soil health, water retention, and carbon sequestration with facilitator
Bill Harvey – Tasmania’s own Biochar Champion
LEARN ...
✅ How to make & use biochar
✅ Benefits of biochar for soil, plants, & the planet
✅ Practical skills for turning waste into a resource
✅ Take home a sample of your very own biochar!
WHY BIOCHAR?
🌿 Enhances soil structure and water retention
🌿 Improves nutrient availability for plants
🌿 Boosts soil microbial life
🌿 Sequesters carbon to combat climate change
🌿 Balances soil pH
🌿 Reduces need for chemical fertilizers
🌿 Improves plant growth and resilience
WHAT TO BRING?
✅ Gloves
✅ Sturdy lidded plastic storage tub (if you’d like to take home biochar)
✅ Closed-toe footwear
✅ Long sleeves and long pants
✅ Notepad and pen
✅ Drink bottle
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn ancient regenerative skills for modern sustainability ✨
Book your spot today!
📅 Date: Saturday 6 SEPTEMBER@ 11:00am
📍 Location: Five Bob Farm
3866 Channel Highway Birchs Bay TAS 7162
For more info or to express your interest, contact Steph Shoebridge
03-6267-4713 // westwinds@westwinds.org.au
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