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:

Carol Henderson is a horticulturist, permaculture designer and teacher, who is passionate about urban food production. She regularly runs workshops for CERES, Cultivating Community, schools and local councils. Her style is friendly and highly interactive, incorporating group discussion and hands-on activities as much as possible. Working with children, youth and adults from all walks of life, Carol tailors each session to suit the needs and interests of each group.

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

Photos/Recordings of the event and attendees

During events, photographs or recordings may be taken and by attending, you consent to be photographed or recorded and having your photos or recordings used for CERES promotional purposes only. Please speak to the event presenter should you wish to be excluded.