Join us this Autumn for an immersive hands-on workshop designed to guide you in creating your own edible food forest, tailored specifically for the unique temperate climate of the Blue Mountains. This four-hour session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to design and cultivate a sustainable, low-maintenance garden that mimics a natural forest ecosystem, providing a continuous yield of fruits, nuts, herbs, and vegetables.
What You'll Learn:
Principles of Food Forest Design: Understand the fundamentals of permaculture and forest gardening, and how to apply these concepts to create a self-sustaining edible landscape.
Layering and Plant Selection: Discover the seven layers of a food forest and learn how to select appropriate plant species that thrive in the Blue Mountains' climate, ensuring biodiversity and resilience.
Soil Health and Preparation: Gain insights into soil science, including methods for building and regenerating soil to support a thriving food forest.
Planting Techniques: Practice instillation techniques for trees, seedlings and seeds.
Water Management: Learn efficient water capture and hydration techniques to reduce water consumption and enhance soil moisture retention.
Maintenance Strategies: Explore low-maintenance practices that promote ecosystem health, allowing your food forest to flourish with minimal intervention.
Workshop Details:
Date & Time: Sunday, 12th April 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Hazelbrook -The Blue Mountains
$180.00 per person
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for outdoor activities
Hat, sunscreen, and water bottle
Notebook and pen for taking notes
Join us this Autumn for an immersive hands-on workshop designed to guide you in creating your own edible food forest, tailored specifically for the unique temperate climate of the Blue Mountains. This four-hour session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to design and cultivate a sustainable, low-maintenance garden that mimics a natural forest ecosystem, providing a continuous yield of fruits, nuts, herbs, and vegetables.
What You'll Learn:
Principles of Food Forest Design: Understand the fundamentals of permaculture and forest gardening, and how to apply these concepts to create a self-sustaining edible landscape.
Layering and Plant Selection: Discover the seven layers of a food forest and learn how to select appropriate plant species that thrive in the Blue Mountains' climate, ensuring biodiversity and resilience.
Soil Health and Preparation: Gain insights into soil science, including methods for building and regenerating soil to support a thriving food forest.
Planting Techniques: Practice instillation techniques for trees, seedlings and seeds.
Water Management: Learn efficient water capture and hydration techniques to reduce water consumption and enhance soil moisture retention.
Maintenance Strategies: Explore low-maintenance practices that promote ecosystem health, allowing your food forest to flourish with minimal intervention.
Workshop Details:
Date & Time: Sunday, 12th April 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Hazelbrook -The Blue Mountains
$180.00 per person
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for outdoor activities
Hat, sunscreen, and water bottle
Notebook and pen for taking notes