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”
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”
“Emma was very knowledgeable and spoke well to convey her message. Learnt quite a few new things.” - Rodney”
Workshop Topics
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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
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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
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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