Workshops

“I was very happy with this event, I really learn’t a lot and am looking to increasing my collection of indoor plants.” - Donna”
— City Library attendee

Beginners Guide to Indoor Plants - Workshop

This is one of our most popular workshops The Beginners Guide to Indoor Plants! We help those starting out with plants or even if they have had them a while, below is further information about the workshop:

  • 2 hour course including question & answer time at the end

  • Set up & packdown of workshop including demonstrations throughout

  • Top 5 indoor plants, correct soil, light, watering methods, correct nutrition for plants, cleaning of plants, correct pots to use.

  • We also cover Repotting methods, basic houseplants, pests & diseases & touch on propagation methods

  • We always bring a range of basic indoor plants to purchase for customers if they wish

“Thanks! Way better than my local library. Garden Grit was so interesting & passionate about her indoor plants.”-Penny”
— Workshop Attendee
“Emma was very knowledgeable and spoke well to convey her message. Learnt quite a few new things.” - Rodney”
— Workshop attendee

Workshop Topics

  • Advanced Class - Indoor Plants

    A hands on course that is for those that have been caring for indoor plants for 2 years or more!

    This class is hands on & we cover the following:

    • Mixing your own soil mix

    • Propgation methods

    • Dealing with pests & diseases

    • Attendees get plant cuttings to take home with them

    • Costs apply for materials & plants

  • Grow your own (seasonal)

    Come along & learn how to prepare your patch for success. We will teach you all the ins and outs to growing a thriving vegetable patch. Topics Covered:

    • The correct spot

    • How to prepare your soil

    • Seed or seedlings

    • How to care for your plants to ensure a great crop

    • Correct planting methods

    • Rotation of crops & more

  • Raising Chickens

    Learn all the thigns you need to know about adding a flock of hens to your patch.

    This is a beginners guide to raising hens.

    • Which breed is right for you

    • Correct enclosures

    • How to get the most from your flock

    • How chooks can assist in your patch

  • Preparing your patch for the season

    Learn how to prepare your veggie beds for the next season of growing. The topics covered in this workshop are as follows:

    • Improving the soil with compost

    • Planting a green manure

    • What vegetables to sow

    • Correct light & watering methods

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