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.