This is a 2 day course, the second session is on Saturday 13th October 2007.
Nothing tastes better than locally grown in-season organic produce and you can’t get more local than your own backyard. Discover the multi-layered pleasures of growing your own organic food. Find out why once you start gardening you won’t want to come inside again.
What to expect
Choosing the right spot
Soil preparation/compost
Plant selection
Companion planting
Pest and disease control
Tools
What to bring
Work clothes—hat, boots, gloves
Pens & note paper
Lunch
About the Teacher:
Justin Calverley is a landscape designer with 15 years experience in the horticultureindustry. He has taught courses in organic gardening, fruit tree pruning,
indigenous plants and permaculture. Justin has extensive property design experience. Justin also works for CERES Permaculture Nursery (open 7 days) and CERES Horticultural Services.