Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden

Adult Gardening Workshops

Introduction to Growing Herbs Organically

This workshop series will teach you how to establish and manage an organic herb garden.

Meet: Education Centre 
Audience: Beginners to moderate gardening skills
Part 1 :  Sunday 25 October, 9.30am - 12pm - Cost: $15  

Topics covered:

1. Herb garden design
2. Improving soils
3. Composting
4. Seed sowing

Part 2 : Sunday 8 November, 9.30am - 12pm - Cost: $15

Topics covered:

1. Establishing herbs in pots
2. Propagation by division and cuttings
3. Pest and disease control
4. Harvesting and preserving

Composting Workshop

This workshop will cover the benefits of composting and worm farming and how to create your own worm farm / compost heap.
We will also cover how to use the finished product in your garden.

Date: Saturday 28 November, 10am - 11.30am
Meet: Senses Track          
Audience: Beginners to moderate gardening skills

Cost: $15

Note: A basic morning tea of biscuits and tea /coffee will be provided at all workshops

What to bring

• Hat/sunscreen
• Closed toe shoes
• Gloves
• Water and any food you need to sustain you through the workshop
• Waterproof clothes and/or clothes you don't mind getting dirty
• Pen, paper and clipboard for note taking

More information

All adult gardening workshops are held at The Seeds of Learning, Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden 420 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives

For bookings or more information, please contact Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden on 9424 0353 or email kwg@kmc.nsw.gov.au 

 Click to see  Organic Gardening Workshop Flyer.pdf (92KB)