Creating Living Soil

Discover the foundations of creating living soil and why it is essential for healthy, productive gardens. Learn what living soil is, the benefits of edible groundcovers compared with bare soil, different composting approaches including layered and no-layer methods, tree care when applying compost, and how to nourish soil naturally. A take-home pamphlet summarising the workshop content will be available for a gold coin donation.

Cost.

$5 incl. garden entry for adults, Children under 12 enter free.

$2 with a Backyards Bundle card.

Purchase a $15 Backyard Bundle card to visit 5 Backyards and get 3 packets of seeds for free. See our website for purchase options.

Note on parking.

Road side parking available. Bikes can be parked in the end of the driveway by the gate going into the backyard.

Part of the Taranaki Sustainable Trails: Backyards, Builds & Farms. Check out our huge range of ticketed, koha and free events during the Trails (30 Oct - 15 Nov 2026)
www.sustainabletrails.org.nz