Edible Gardening Workshop – Belrose
The Brief
The workshop host had built 4 raised garden beds but wanted some instruction on where to go next. Some big questions were: how do I fill the beds? What type of soil should I use? What do I plant? Is there anything else I should know? All very important questions, and so with Permaculture Northern Beaches, we organised a workshop to demonstrate best practices.
Our Approach
Firstly, there was some prework to be done to get the beds ready for workshop day. We suggested converting 2 beds to wicking beds. We also collected various materials to order to demonstrate the lasagne-style method of filling garden beds. This was a healthy alternative to buying soil from the landscape store. We also had Water Ups come out and do some education around the science and benefits of wicking beds.
Outcomes
4 garden beds filled using the lasagne style method
2 beds converted to wicking beds
Lots of happy workshop participants
Full bellies from an amazing lunch put on by our host
Location: Belrose, Northern Beaches Sydney | Services: Education, Landscape Construction, Wicking Bed Installation, Soil Improvement
