Are you new to gardening, or want to learn a little more about the goodness beneath your feet? Come along to this awesome workshop where you will learn how to care for your soil and the wonderful biology within it!

Attendees will learn the fundamentals of soil and how natural systems work, as well as an understanding of why conventional 'industrial garden soil' systems break down and affect the soil ecosystem.

Learn about:

Soil types
Soil structure
Compaction and root systems
Moisture
Crusting
Soil biology
Organic Matter
Compost/Humus
Common additives
pH

Experienced gardeners know that healthy soil is key to healthy plants, and healthy people, so this workshop is a must-attend!

Package Deal

Sign up for Col's other workshop in the afternoon, Soil Nutrition and Fertilisers, and you'll receive up to 40% off the price for this session.

About the Facilitator

Colin is a Professional Horticulturist and has been growing plants for over 35 years. He also has over two decades experience in the Nursery & Garden Industry, specialising in retail and wholesale sales. He is a fanatical plant collector with a 6-acre collection of natives and exotics, with a focus on rare or uncommon trees from Australia and around the world. With a thirst for knowledge Col loves to delve in to the history of horticulture and has realized that there is far too much over-thinking regarding the growing and raising of healthy plants. He actively practices and promotes simple, natural gardening techniques.

Introduction to Creating Natural Soil Systems with Col Johnson

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