Make a wicking bed

Presented by the Edible Hub Community Garden and the Hurstbridge Men's Shed

Come along to the community garden for a hands-on session demonstrating the ins and outs of wicking beds. You'll see firsthand how different types of beds are constructed, and get a better understanding of wicking-bed design by helping to build the internal layers.

The session will cover:

• the pros and cons of wicking beds
• design principles and construction
  
• commercial beds vs making your own out of repurposed materials
• planting out your beds
• soil management and maintenance over time.
  

What to bring

• hat and sunscreen
• drink bottle
• gardening gloves