Spring Flowers - Pollinators and Companions for Garden Health

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EcoMatters edible and wildflower berm garden
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Eve Clarke
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Meg Liptrot

Who doesn't love flowers? Spring is a beautiful time in the garden!

In this workshop:

  • Learn about the natural approach to flower growing
  • How does a diversity of perennial flower species benefit the environment and improve the soil 'sponge'
  • Harness the benefits of a floriferous garden (producing many flowers) for the birds and bees
  • How can growing flowers benefit my food garden?

Eve and Meg's top tips and their favourites (easy-to-grow, cut for the vase, wild or beneficial flowers)

After tea/coffee break we will head outside.

Get hands-on and learn techniques for propagation of flowering plants.

Learn how to establish a wildflower garden and find out how we are developing EcoMatters community kai berm and pollinator pathway.

BONUS

Take home a punnet of Eve's cut flower faves, plus a punnet of beneficial pollinator blend flowers sown on the day.

** First five bookings receive a tuber to plant from one of Eve's beautiful dahlias! **

NB. A selection of plants will be available to purchase at the end of the workshop.

Please bring:

  • Gloves
  • Sturdy covered shoes / boots
  • Raincoat / hat
  • Water bottle / snacks

Tea / coffee provided.

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