Welcome to The Coal Loader's Imperfectly Sustainable series - a monthly collection of hands-on sustainable living workshops, designed for everyone - no matter where you are on your sustainability journey! Just starting out, but no idea what to do? A super busy life juggler trying your best, but wishing you could do more? Or a seasoned pro, all over it for years? This series is for everyone. You don't have to be perfectly sustainable, you just have to be committed to trying. These workshops are designed to upskill, inspire and make you feel good about your imperfectly sustainable journey. You'll get better at reducing your waste, growing some food and nurturing your home eco-practices.

This morning workshop is specifically for families - get your kids on board (8 + years old).

This month is "Gardening on a budget", covering:

What is permaculture – discussion about the 12 principles & ethics
Recycling found objects & commercial by-products for the garden
Creative gardening ideas for cost-saving & waste reduction
Microclimates
Growing in guilds – companion planting
Urban food forests
Resilience in the city – community gardening/ food networks eg Crop Swaps, Seed Swaps
Dehydrating your herbs to make teas, spice mixes and more
Hands-on activity – Fold your own origami seed-saving envelope & paper pot.

Booking essential – limited to 25 places for each group.

Cost: $0 to take part however ONLY book if you can make it.

What to bring: BYO keep cup and reusable water bottle etc. Close-toed shoes. Sun protection.

In the case of wet weather, indoor activities may replace the outdoor elements.