Seed Saving and Propagation

There's so much more to plant, discover and share than what you'll find available at nurseries! Seed saving, seed raising and propagating plants are simple cost saving techniques that allow you to grow bountiful future seasonal crops in your own garden. 

Join us for this half-day, hands-on, workshop and learn skills that will help you grow healthy crops, save money and share your bounty with others.

Come along to learn:

• Techniques for collection, saving and storing seeds from a range of plant types and families
• Tips for sowing seeds to achieve optimum germination
• Methods for propagating different types of plants using cuttings
  

Included:

• Lots of chances for hands-on learning to help you build skills and confidence 
• A range of seeds and seed trays, including silverbeet, cucumber, eggplant, basil and tomatoes
• Propagated cuttings from salvias, peppermint geranium, pineapple sage and Warrigal greens
• Extensive workshop notes to take home
• Morning tea
  
  

Tickets:

Book early to avoid disappointment! Early bird discounted tickets are available until 2 weeks before this workshop. 

About the facilitator:

Narelle Happ is a garden designer and horticulturalist who specialises in native garden and permaculture design.

She has over 15 years of experience and is passionate about creating ‘living’ spaces which are nurturing, productive and sustainable.

Garden styles range from natural bushland, rainforest, cottage or formal. Permaculture designs include garden layouts for food production and sustainability. Designs that extend to engage and educate communities and schools by creating kitchen gardens and living classrooms.

Before you book, please consider:

• The site is a working farm and visitors must participate in a safety briefing at the beginning of the workshop.
• The terrain at the farm is particularly steep and slippery in parts. Though the workshop will take place primarily within our accessible education space, there is a possibility that participants will be required to walk across uneven or sloping ground. If you have mobility restrictions or any concerns about your ability to navigate the terrain, please contact us before booking.
• Plants love rain and so do we! We don’t cancel workshops in wet weather unless there is a dangerous storm. Please come prepared for the weather.
• Allergen advice: Our farm is home to domestic animals as well as bees, wasps, and macadamia trees. Please pack an EpiPen if allergic and keep it with you while on site.
  
  

All workshop participants must:

• Wear enclosed shoes or boots (no thongs or sandals) and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Long pants are recommended.
• Bring a hat and sunscreen or rain gear, depending on the weather forecast.
• Bring a pen/pencil and paper if you wish to take notes.

If you have any questions about this workshop, please don't hesitate to contact us at activities@green-connect.com.au or 4243 1537.