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Eco-gardening

Learn the techniques of eco gardening and acquire simple practical ideas that can be put to use immediately. Whether you have a large backyard or inner city balcony, discover the rewards of creating a vibrant healthy garden by working with nature.

Entry Requirements

none

Student instructions

Please bring pen and note paper

Topics

This course explores creative ways to design a productive garden using permaculture design, organic gardening, companion planting, reducing household waste through the art of composting and worm farming.
You will learn simple, practical tips such as installing rainwater tanks, building composts, mulched gardens and eliminating chemicals. They will learn to watch their balcony garden, permaculture food garden, native or cottage garden thrive as they learn to mimic nature.
Learn strategies for providing a year round supply of fresh herbs and veggies as home food production is one of the most effective ways to reduce the carbon footprint and buffer the home budget from rising food costs.

Delivery style

Interactive discussions, handouts

Outcomes

You will be able to work with nature to grow a vibrant healthy garden on the Gold Coast, whether you have a large backyard or inner city balcony and gain the satisfaction of eating what you have grown while helping the environment.