Description

So you want to create your own edible oasis, but you just don’t know where to start? Join this informative 1 day workshop and learn the basic steps to help you design your garden to grow your own vegetables, fruit and herbs. The workshop will focus on:- defining what you really want from your garden- understanding your garden through site analysis- developing a base plan- plant choice and how & where to grow them- incorporating animals into the garden design. This workshop is suitable for the beginner gardener with a small balcony, courtyard or larger garden.

Educators - CERES can invoice your school

Trainer Bio:

With many years working as a primary teacher, community development worker and horticulturalist, Carol combines these three passions by running school garden programs with Cultivating Community and facilitating adult workshops at CERES. Drawing garden wisdom from permaculture principles, conventional horticulture and chats with elderly neighbours, she loves sharing her enthusiasm for everything connected with growing and learning in natural environments. Carol is studying a Master of Urban Horticulture at Melbourne University (Burnley) majoring in urban food production.

What you will learn

Site analysis
Landscaping features and design tricks
Planting styles

What you will get

Handouts
Your own garden design

What to bring

Notepad, pen and pencil
Your own garden plan if you have one

What to wear

Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes/boots

Appropriate for

Those wanting to create their own garden design