With rising costs in food, supply chains breaking, weather events regularly creating scarcity, come along and learn in this workshop just how easy edible gardening can be - and begin to cultivate your own food security on your back doorstep.

We are certified organic property, and follow biodynamic, natural farming, no-dig/no-till, regenerative agriculture and holistic grazing principles. We feed ourselves, as well as supplying a local restaurant, and the local Waihi Beach Dillon Street stall.

Edible gardening does not need to be complicated, or take up all of your time. We harness a wonderful no-dig method, as well as aligning all of our gardening tasks with the power of the moon.

Topics we will cover in this workshop -
- What do these terms even mean?! No-dig / no-till / organic / biodynamic / regenerative agriculture / holistic grazing / natural farming
- How to set up an easy low effort system for growing vegetables
- Building soil structure and fertility naturally
- Growing food using organic methods
- Seeds vs seedlings - how, what, when!
- The basics of raising your own seed
- Using a lunar wheel, or the biodynamic calendar to align to the natural cycles, as well as understanding the flow of Maramataka

Everyone is welcome, no matter where you are on your journey!

Please prepare to be outside for the duration of the workshop. We will also create a sense of community with a shared lunch, please bring a small contribution. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Facilitated by Monique from Natural Wisdom.

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Feedback from previous workshops -

"Monique has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to share. Her delivery is inclusive of all no matter what level of skills you might have in the garden. Monique’s mission is to support and empower people to become more connected to the natural world through sustainable and dynamic practice. At a time where supply chains are tentative, these workshops create confidence that we all have the ability to grow a lot of our own food, no matter what size property you might have." - Kate

"I would highly recommend Moniques workshop to anybody even remotely interested in this area. The presentation of the workshop was practical and relatable which made receiving the content so easy. I didn't come away from this workshop thinking, hmmm, what did that mean? I have come away thinking, that makes so much sense!" - Chanelle

"Monique's workshop was inspiring, informative, down to earth, and tailored to the audience. She is enthusiastic and encouraging, sharing a bounty of knowledge and cultural perspective in a way that makes earth-centric gardening feel achievable no matter who you are. A definite game-changer!" - Briony