Event description
Welcome to Create a Pollinator Friendly Garden! Pollinators play a critical role in our ecosystem, and by creating habitat in your backyard, you can make a significant contribution to their preservation. You can have any sized garden to attract pollinators. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to add a bit of buzz to their space.
In this workshop you will learn why pollinators are important to our food system and what you can do to attract them into your garden. Melinda will share tips for landscaping to create habitat and food sources for pollinators, her top bee friendly plants and the benefits pollinators bring to your garden. At the end of the session, you will get a chance to have all your questions answered and be directed to other handy resources.
In this workshop, you'll:
- Learn how to select the best plants for your garden covering annuals, perennials, nectar, host and edibles
- How (and why!) to avoid pesticide use
- How to creat supplementary habitat such as a native bee hotels
- Why increasing pollinators in your garden will mean more abundant harvests for you!
Throughout the class, Melinda will share her expertise in sustainable and organic gardening based on permaculture practices, so you can trust that everything you learn will be in line with those values. Plus, you'll receive a full colour printed guide book and recommended reading to continue your learning.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your gardening game! Sign up now for our next pollinator garden workshop and start growing beautiful gardens filled with pollinators which will increase your harvest today.
What's included:
- 2 hours of info so you can create the perfect pollinator garden for your needs
- Full colour printed guide book covering everything in the workshop so you can refer back to it at any time
- Ample time for questions about your specific scenario
- Relaxed, small group - come and meet new gardening friends and have a giggle!
About Your Teacher:
Melinda is an experienced gardener and educator of more than 30 years. In that time she has kept lots of plants alive but also managed to lose a few :) She is a qualified Garden Coach and (on-the-way-to-being) a qualified Permaculture Educator. Her mission is to help as many people to make gardening simple so they can enjoy it as much as possible, no matter what size garden or how much garden experience they have.
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