Where Do I Start? + Plant Propagation - Full Weekend

SATURDAY - Where Do I Start?

A guide to designing and starting your garden - Through a combination of design exercises and theory-based discussion, we will cover the full spectrum of techniques and strategies needed to conceptualize and create a plan for beginning your garden.

Focus areas will include:

• How to read a landscape

• Understanding and creating micro-climates

• What to include (how to prioritize and create an action plan)

• Access and flows (paths and placement)

• Water (capture, storage and use)

• Security and boundaries

• Building soil

• Creating habitat (how to increase biodiversity)

• Choosing and propagating plants

SUNDAY - Plant Propagation

Through a combination of practical examples and theory-based discussion, we will cover the full spectrum of propagation techniques and strategies. Leaving you with improved confidence and ability in the art of starting plants. 

Focus areas will include:

• Nursery design

• Appropriate potting mixes

• Containers and pots

• Record keeping and starting dates

• Seed propagation

• Taking cuttings and rooting hormones

• Root divisions

• Air and ground layering

• Seed saving, storing and sharing. 

All materials and a vegetarian lunch on each day included. You'll also take both seeds and seedlings home with you. No experience needed! Space is limited!