Practical Workshop + Share Table

Witchy Brews: Garden Ferments Workshop

presented by Michael Wardle, Savour Soil Permaculture

Sunday 2 August 2026

2.00 pm - 4.30 pm

at Level 3 Meeting Rooms, Toowoomba City Library,

Corner of Herries and Victoria Streets, Toowoomba, QLD 4350

or online via Zoom

You'll receive the Zoom link after you book.

This event is organised by Permaculture Toowoomba Inc.

Bookings are Essential

Please book so we have your contact details and know how many will be attending.

What We'll Do

2.00pm - Witchy Brews: Garden Ferments Workshop

Presented by Michael Wardle, Savour Soil Permaculture

What We'll Learn

Discover how natural garden ferments can improve soil health, support beneficial biology, and help grow healthier, more resilient plants.

In this practical 90-minute workshop, you'll learn the principles behind creating and using biological amendments, when to apply them, and how they fit into a regenerative gardening system. Through demonstrations and practical discussion, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to make your own garden ferments using simple, readily available materials.

Perfect for gardeners, growers, and anyone wanting to build healthy soils, reduce reliance on synthetic inputs, and work with nature to create productive, thriving gardens.

About Michael Wardle

Michael Wardle is the Principal Consultant and Director of Savour Soil Permaculture, with years of experience in permaculture, horticulture, and regenerative land management. He delivers workshops, Permaculture Design Courses, and consultancy services across South East Queensland, helping people create practical, productive, and resilient landscapes.

A passionate educator, Michael combines hands-on experience with systems thinking to make complex ideas easy to understand and apply. His work focuses on healthy soils, food production, regenerative design, and building stronger, more resilient communities through permaculture.

Light Afternoon Tea (provided) and Share Table

A light afternoon tea will be served (including Gluten Free and Vegan options).

Please bring your own KeepCup or mug so we can reduce waste.

Sharing of produce on the Share Table opens after the presentation to allow plenty of time for everyone to place their donations, and then allow you to browse, connect and make your selections during afternoon tea.

Parking

Free off-street parking is available under the library (enter from Victoria Street).

Access

The venue has access for wheelchairs, walking frames, and strollers as needed. Everyone is welcome (including children with parental supervision).

We hope we see you there!

What to Bring

KeepCup or similar for your drink at supper (we're trying to minimise waste)
Donations of surplus produce for the Share Table

Share Table

Do you have surplus?

We encourage you to bring your surplus produce, plants, seeds, books, craft supplies, and resources to share with others at our events.

Some ideas of what you could bring include – fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, honey, milk, jams, pickles, preserves, jars, ferments, starters, SCOBYs, seeds, plants, seedlings, cuttings, tubers, pots, tools, gardening magazines, permaculture books, recipes, patterns, manure, coffee grounds, compost additives, worms, mealworms, wool, fabric, craft supplies, soap, natural cleaning products, plastic alternatives, produce bags – the list is extensive.

Please bring whatever you can and then take home whatever you need within our culture of generosity and free sharing.

Cost

Financial Members of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. - Free
First time visitors to a Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. event - $10.00
Non-Members - $20.00
Children attending with an Adult - Free (but please book so we know the total numbers)

Membership 2026

Annual Membership of Permaculture Toowoomba Inc. is due by 31 December each year. It's only $50 per person (or $30 for a part year after 30 June) or $40 for a second or subsequent adult living in the same home (or $25 for a part year).

Financial Members can attend regular events and workshops during the year at no cost.

You can pay your membership for 2026 at checkout when you book to attend this event.

Membership forms will be available at the event for anyone wishing to join, or available here for download at http://www.permaculturetoowoomba.com.au/membership/

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