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Let’s Grow Hume Workshop
Winter veggie and herb gardening workshop
Join Jo Burton from Hume City Council’s Sustainability Engagement team to prepare the raised garden beds at Newbury Child & Community Centre for winter planting.
This workshop covers;
- soil preparation
- when, what and how to plant in Winter for edible harvest
- practical information on wicking garden beds and growing in pots
- feeding and mulching your garden to help it survive through cold weather and;
We will be planting;
- Salad greens and lettuce
- Onions/Spring onions
- Parsley
- Beetroot
- Broccoli
- Silverbeet
All you need to know to start growing fresh produce at home!
Why Attend?
We want to show you that we are listening. During a recent Food Forum, we discovered that you want more education about healthy food choices and fair access to nutritious food sources. We also know that the cost of living is putting significant strain on many across our community and through the Let’s Grow Hume project, we want to help you keep healthy food on your plate at home, despite increased costs of fresh, healthy food from the shops. Previously you’ve told us that these type of programs help you feel connected and engaged with your community, and you enjoy meeting like-minded people.
And if you aren’t quite ready to register – it gets better. By attending this workshop you can also register to go in the draw to win a ‘Ready to Grow’ kit, so that you have everything you need to continue your edible gardening journey at home. We are so excited to show you how you can grow beautiful fresh produce at home without any garden space at all.
What to bring to the workshop
- Gardening gloves
- Water bottle
- Closed toe shoes
- Hat
- All conditions clothing – we will go ahead rain, hail or shine!
Guardians are encouraged to bring children, please make sure you register each individual who will be attending. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Come along for your chance to win a Ready to Grow Kit! (pictured below)
The kit includes:
- Vegepod starter pack (includes raised Vegepod garden bed shown in image below, seeds, and perlite)
- Pack of hand tools
- Potting mix
- Gardening gloves
- 12-month subscription to Grow it Local
- Mini Greenhouse to start your seeds