'Learn how to start your own Autumn/Winter vegetable Garden' with Sam from Garden Harvest Edible Landscapes...

Come and join us and listen to our Guest Speaker: Sam from Garden Harvest Edible Landscapes.

You will learn:

1. How to prepare Your Soil and Garden for the Cooler Months

• Adding compost and organic matter for nutrient-rich soil

• Mulching to retain warmth and suppress weeds

• Crop rotation and resting garden beds

• Cover cropping for soil health improvement

2. Best Crops to Grow and When to Plant Them

• Cool-season vegetables: brassicas, root crops, leafy greens

• Hardy herbs: parsley, coriander, thyme, chives

• Flowers to support pollinators through the season

• Timing your plantings for continuous harvests

3. Pest and Disease Management for Cooler Weather

• Common pests (slugs, caterpillars, aphids) and organic control methods

• Preventing fungal diseases in damp conditions

• Encouraging beneficial insects for natural pest control

• Companion planting strategies for pest reduction

4. Grow Your Own Seedlings with Our Seed Raising Mix Recipe

• DIY seed raising mix: ideal soil blend for strong seedlings

• Choosing the right seeds and sowing depth

• Watering and temperature considerations for germination

• Hardening off seedlings before transplanting

5. Sun vs. Shade: The Best Plants for Every Light Condition

• Full-sun crops vs. part-shade and dappled-light crops

• Best shade-tolerant veggies and herbs