Backyard Food Forests

Have you heard the term 'food forest' but never really knew what it was all about? Come and learn about this fundamental permaculture idea and see how you can apply it in your own garden.

We'll look at reasons to grow a food forest and what trees and companion plants grow well in this region. We’ll also explore the seven possible layers you can grow in a food forest.

You’ll also have a chance to put theory into practice as we plant out our very own little food forest at the Canberra Environment Centre garden.

Please wear weather-appropriate clothing, and bring your own water bottle if it's hot and an umbrella if it's wet.

Facilitator

Cally has been practising permaculture for 15 years. In 2013 she founded Canberra Permaculture Design and Education, a permaculture-focused garden design and education business in Canberra. She has qualifications in permaculture and advanced permaculture design and has a particular interest in passive water harvesting. Her own garden's rain water harvesting approach was featured in a very popular video which you can view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDWs6NYbbUU  Cally also served as a Director and Treasurer on the Board of Permaculture Australia in 2018 and 2019. Cally, together with partner Jeremy, and their daughter Sophie, manage their productive home food garden in Cook, along with three slightly mad chickens.

Catering

Afternoon tea will be provided, including tea, coffee and light refreshments.

Event accessibility

Gungaderra Homestead has wheelchair access as well as access to bathrooms and kitchen facilities. Access to the community garden [where the practical element of the workshop will be held] is on uneven ground/ grass.

Safety information

This event will be held outdoors. We suggest you bring along a drink bottle, sun protection and enclosed footwear as well as clothing you're happy to do some digging in.

Special notes

In the event of wet weather this workshop will be cancelled and postponed to a later date. Refunds will be available, if requested.

Please bring

Notebook and pen, garden gloves if desired.