Category Archives: workshops

Winter Workshops & Permablitzes

Posted on July 10, 2019 by compostcorner

Good morning gardeners, I’m sure I’m not the only one torn between enjoying the unseasonal July warmth and worrying that I shouldn’t really be this warm when we’ve only just passed the solstice. Hearing willy wagtails declaring their intention to … Continue reading →

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February Garden Guide

Posted on February 2, 2018 by compostcorner

How is your garden looking at this time of year? Have those couple of heatwaves battered it around a bit? Here we haven’t lost many plants, but we’ve seen some of those prized mangoes get sunburnt, along with many baby … Continue reading →

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Productive gardens: a permaculture approach

Posted on May 2, 2016 by compostcorner

This Wednesday evening at Marion Cultural Centre I’ll be presenting “Productive Gardens: a permaculture approach”. What’s T-Rex got to do with it? Come along and find out. It’s a free event, with presentation followed by an interactive segment. Arrive 6.45 … Continue reading →

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No-Dig Garden Beds Workshop – JUNE 10 (CHANGED DATE)

Posted on May 20, 2015 by compostcorner

No-Dig gardening was first introduced by Sydney gardener Esther Deans in the 1970s. It involves building up layers of organic materials above the ground which gradually decompose to form rich garden soil. No-dig gardens can be built on existing soil, … Continue reading →

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Permaculture Workshop Experiences – Keys to Success in Community Projects

Posted on March 30, 2015 by compostcorner

I presented the Introduction to Permaculture workshop on Sunday 29/3/15, hosted at Bellevue Heights Primary School, and it included a visit to the school’s developing garden, which has been designed and set up by Permie Pedro Design and Chris Day of … Continue reading →

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Composting tips – and workshop on Wed March 18

Posted on March 5, 2015 by compostcorner

  “Old gardeners never die; they just very slowly turn into the most magnificent compost. But what a marvellous, active brew it is!” – Peter Cundall Different composting methods break down the material in different ways, using different helpers – so … Continue reading →

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Events Calendar Update

Posted on February 12, 2015 by compostcorner

Here’s a quick update on upcoming events – some workshops have been rescheduled around the weather and bookings. There are still places available in our first workshop for the year, Fruit Tree Pruning, Budding and Grafting, which is now on … Continue reading →

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