This workshop is designed to support gardeners develop their growing spaces into healthy and productive landscapes.

Starting out in a traditional orchard setting the following methods will be introduced through practical demonstrations:

Building fertility from the ground up
Includes species selection to enhance microbial diversity and biomass for in situ mulching.
Perennial weed management strategies
Discover edible and non-edible species that can outcompete the rapacious tendencies of these weeds and methods for processing.
Fruit tree care
Pruning techniques for citrus, stone fruit and pip fruit.
Orchard polycrops
Design your own guilds with perennial species that suit your aesthetics and serve as the multifaceted workforce surrounding your trees.
Water conservation & plant health
Mulching, foliar feeding and natural pest controls.

Your facilitator, Judy Keats (Permaculture practitioner and organic systems educator) has 12 years growing experience across multiple sites, both in community gardens and urban farms in Auckland. Judy teaches a varied workshop programme, offers private consultations and coaches individuals in their own gardens.

Light refreshments will be provided, including vegan & gluten free options.

Rescheduled workshop date is 12 March if rain prevents the workshop going ahead as planned.

Please note, venue and parking information will be emailed following your ticket purchase.