Monthly Workshops

August 23 – Beekeeping:
Karl Shaw, Boorowa Bees 
Getting started with beekeeping

Come along to this workshop to hear Karl talk about the essentials of backyard beekeeping, what equipment you'll need, how to get started, and what to expect in your first season.

It's a great chance to learn more about this rewarding hobby and ask any questions you might have.  Whether you're ready to jump in, thinking about it, or just curious, come along and see what beekeeping is all about. 

September 27 – Permaculture: Raina Emerson, How to grow an edible forest garden

Permaculture is known for long-lasting, low-maintenance perennial gardens that stack plants in time and space. The opposite of monoculture. A well-planned edible forest garden will be abundant, full of life and less susceptible to disease and insect attack.  

We will explore how to use the kind of diversity found in natural forests to create your own edible version.  We’ll learn about the layers in a forest garden, suitable plants for this region and how to establish a forest garden.  We’ll talk about companion plants and then we’ll plant a mini-forest garden in a pot. 

October 25 - Seedsaving:  

Arian from Canberra Seed Savers

Seed saving is easy, economical and fun! Saving seeds from your food garden allows more diverse and resilient varieties adapted to your region, builds local food security and promotes biodiversity. It saves time and resources when you don't have to buy seeds or seedlings every year.

In this workshop you will learn how to save and store seed and you’ll get to give it a go! You can ask questions and go home with a couple of packets of seed and a handout "guide to seed saving".