Herbs for human and garden health.

Theory:

• Looking at different varieties
• Their many uses
• Growing needs
• Designing herbs into gardens
• Growth habits
• Container growing
• Harvesting and using

Practical:

• Looking at and tasting a variety of herbs
• Creating natural remedies from herbs

Biodiversity in the garden.

• Why we need natives in the sustainable garden
• How to identify and selecting the right natives for your garden
• Attracting natives birds, lizards, frogs and other species to your garden
• Bush tucker plants in the edible garden
• Forestry, National Parks and Landcare
• Our local species - what's growing in your area

Knowing what, when and where to plant.

Theory:

• Nomenclature - the naming systems of plants
• Growth habits
• Identify the conditions for plant growth
• Pollination
• Types of crops for your needs
• Water, sun, soil and fertiliser requirements
• Annuals & perennials - growing food throughout the year
• Sub Tropical foods

Practical:

• Looking at examples of different plant species

Knowing how to handle, plant and maintain seedlings.

Theory

• Where to get seedlings (buying them or grow your own)
• What type of seedlings to buy
• What to look for when buying seedlings
• Prepare the soil
• How to handle seedlings
• Planting them
• Caring for them
• Avoiding transplant shock

Practical

• Handling, separating and planting out seedlings

Invest now for a sustainable and productive future.

Theory:

• Why we should save our quality seeds
• How to find the right seeds and collect them
• Choosing the right plants
• How to store you seeds
• Seed Viability
• Heirloom varieties

Practical:

• Methods of processing - wet and dry seed saving

Grow plants from seed and create new ones from old

Theory

• What is a seed
• Types of seeds
• Importance of heritage seed - non GM
• Some quick seed raising tips
• Germination methods/ conditions
• Greenhouses and their uses
• Where to get seeds
• When, where and how to sow seeds
• Selecting plants to propagate
• Materials required to propagate from cuttings effectively
• Getting set up to start propagating
• How to propagate from cuttings - hard or soft
• Sprouts and how to grow them

Practical

• Selecting & sowing seeds into punnets and direct sowing into garden beds
• Transplanting seedlings into veggie beds
• Selecting and collecting cuttings for propagating
• Looking at different types/sizes.
• How to sow into seed raising mix in punnets
• Watering and care
• When to plant out/ transplant