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