IN THE GARDEN

Keeping Bees

​Saturday 23 Feb, 9am-11am, 1 morning $25
Thinking of keeping bees? Discover whether you have the aptitude to work with bees by handling a live hive in this hands-on practical session. If you grow your own veges and have your own fruit trees you realise how important honey bees are in this equation. Help a declining bee population plus enjoy the benefits of the garden being pollinated and harvesting your own honey.
​Course ID: A243
​Tutor: David Herbert
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Wild Herbs

Sat 9 March, 9am-12pm 1 morning $30
Are you curious and open to new tastes? Then join our tutor on a herbal excursion. Discover how to forage for herbs on a short field trip and learn how to identify and use wild edible herbs that are full of vitamins, minerals and essential phytochemicals, in short: they are way more nutritious than cultivated veggies. So challenge your taste buds and get to know some of the weeds/herbs that you will find (almost) anywhere. You may also like to join Bianca for an afternoon in the kitchen ‘Cooking with Wild Herbs’ (see below). SAVE - both classes for $60
Course ID: A223
Tutor: Bianca Haux
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"It was an awesome day."

Wild Herbs in the Kitchen

Sat 9 March, 12.30-3.30pm 1 afternoon $35
How do you use wild herbs? What are the benefits? Let Bianca show you how to introduce wild herbs into your cooking and sample some simple dishes including pesto and salads.
Course ID: A176 
Tutor: Bianca Haux
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Eat to nourish your body!

Culinary Herbs
Sat 16 March, 9am-11am, 1 morning $25 *
Herbs are a magical ingredient that with a little
imagination can transform a recipe. Join Ginny
and learn about culinary herbs and how to
use them. This is not a practical class but
Ginny will explain how you can add these wonderful flavours with their extra goodness to
your family menus at home including in vinegars, oils, butters and teas. Recipes provided.
Course ID: A221
Tutor: Ginny Clayton
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* Enrol in more than one of
Ginny's classes and SAVE!
Two for $45 or all three for $60​

Composting & Worm Farming
Saturday 2 March, 9am-11am, 1 morn $25 *
Do you want to reduce your household waste?Up to 40% of what we throw out is food waste and another 10% is garden waste. Turn all that goodness into compost. Discover how to start your own compost and worm farm using food & garden waste. Ginny will teach you the basic steps to making good compost including what to compost and what not to use. Learn how to set up your own worm farm using re-used and recycled materials and how to use your worm farm efficiently. Fact: one earthworm can eat their own weight in food every day!
Course ID: A220
Tutor: Ginny Clayton

Autmun/Winter Kitchen Garden
​and How to Save Seeds
​Saturday 23 March, 9am-11am, 1 morn $25 *
What are the best vegetables to grow for your winter use? Discover what you should be planting and when. Includes many heirloom types which contain the strongest flavours, vitamins and minerals to get you through the winter. Includes general gardening chores for the autumn/winter months AND how to save your own seed including tips from saving to sowing and the different ways some seeds need to be sown. Learn the basics of seed saving.
Course ID: A222
Tutor: Ginny Clayton

Kokedama: Moss Balls
Sat 9 March, 9am-12 noon, 1 morning $65
Kokedama, also known as Japanese string gardens or moss ball gardens are beautiful
moss covered spheres which have plants
growing out of them. These miniature gardens
are great for small spaces and are a lovely
way to add a bit of greenery either indoors or
out. They are fun to make and easy to care for.
In this workshop you will make your own
kokedama to take home, with all materials
provided.
​Course ID: A236
Tutor: Satomi Chave

Ikebana: Flower Arranging

Sat 23 Feb 9am-11.30am 1 morning $70 *
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrange-ment. The style is often minimalist and is not unlike a sculpture. Colour, line, form and func-tion are all considered to guide the construction of the arrangement. Ikebana is an ancient tradition that dates back to the 7th century and is an expression of nature. Learn the basics of this graceful art form using the Obara style of Ikebana with our tutor Satomi. All flowers and greenery will be provided together with a container/vase and kensan (flower frog) which you get to keep. You will leave the class with your own floral arrangement and the skills to replicate this at home.  * (fee is $50 if you have attended a previous class)
Course ID: A235 
Tutor: Satomi Chave
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