Soil Ecology, Compost and Green Manures

Saturday 21st April at 10.00am

Before you plant anything, whether it’s a fruit tree, a flower bed or a vegetable patch, the most important step is preparing your soil first.

If your soil is full of nutrients, is well drained, aerated, and full of microbial life, then your plants will have the best growing conditions possible.

Plants will produce strong vigorous growth, be less prone to disease, will crop far better, need less water, and simply be much happier in the rich environment thay are planted in.

This very popular workshop will cover every aspect of nourishing your soil, with plentiful interaction and time for questions.

Remember, healthy soil makes a healthy garden!

 

Presented by Keith Edwards. Keith (B.AppSci Landscape Architecture) has years of bountiful experience designing gardens both residential and commercial all over Australia, and has been with The Diggers Club for over a decade. Sharing all things gardening is Keith's main love.

 

Heronswood Gardens

105 Latrobe Parade Dromana, VIC, 3936

Bookings essential on 03 5984 7321

Diggers members: $39, non-members: $49

Workshops run for approximately 1.5 hours

Workshops at Heronswood

Olives - Grow, Harvest & Perfect your Brine

21 April 2018 13:00
Easy to grow, delicious to eat, and prolific at harvest time - Olives! Love them or hate them, they are an attractive and highly functional tree, with a fruit that can be used in a myriad of ways.

Rare and Unusual Trees to add Value and Diversity

12 May 2018 10:00
If you are planting rare or unusual trees, history is on your side, and you now become part of a multi-generational legacy that will continue long after your time.

The Art of Gardening - Your Ultimate Q&A! - Extended Workshop

12 May 2018 13:00
We all have nagging questions that, despite asking Google or a neighbour, just don't get properly answered... In this ultimate 'Q&A' forum, throw your best questions in the ring for Julian and your workshop peers to answer for you, once and for all!

Fermenting your Home Grown Harvest

27 May 2018 13:00
For beginners through to intermediate, this fun and interactive workshop shows you how easy it is to make nutrient-dense, probiotic-rich fermented vegetables at home, to help improve and maintain optimum health

The Art of Espalier

03 June 2018 10:00
Espalier is an ancient form of space saving tree pruning that enables many larger and also highly productive fruit trees to be grown in a small space. This workshop books out fast so don’t miss out!

Winter Fruit Tree Pruning and Care

03 June 2018 13:00
Winter is the perfect time to get into the orchard and tidy up all your fruit trees, to then achieve the best possible crops later over the warmer months.

Complete year-round care of Roses

09 June 2018 10:00
Join us to learn the very best tips and tricks for ensuring a magnificent display from your roses, this year and every year. From pruning, re-shaping, feeding, pest and disease prevention and much much more, we'll cover it all!

Your ultimate guide to Tools – care, maintenance and advice

09 June 2018 13:00
Being a successful gardener isn’t just about having a keen interest and good gardening know how, it is also about having the right tools to assist you in achieving your best results, just like a reliable right hand man!

Botanical Sketching and Watercolors for Beginners

23 June 2018 10:00
Botanical Art has a long science and art based tradition beginning in the 15th century, and this workshop will get you started in creating your own botanical masterpieces and capturing the beauty of nature around you

Potatoes – More than just a simple spud!

23 June 2018 13:00
A staple in most homes, versatile in cooking, and loved by the masses when chipped, chopped, mashed, scalloped or roasted – we all love potatoes. and they’re so easy to grow - join us for all the top tips!

ALL DAY INTENSIVE - Spring Vegie Patch for Beginners

01 September 2018 09:30
Soil preparation, seed sowing and transplanting in the kitchen garden for budding gardeners.

ALL DAY INTENSIVE - Spring Vegie Patch for Beginners

07 October 2018 09:30
Soil preparation, seed sowing and transplanting in the kitchen garden for budding gardeners.
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