Kelmarna Organic City Farm

Organic Vegetable Gardening – Kelmarna Gardens

Discover the simple secrets of growing food, in the tranquil setting of Kelmarna Organic Gardens. Topics will include garden design, permaculture principles, waste minimisation, growing organic produce, worm farming, composting, companion planting, seed saving and pest control techniques. There will be a high practical component.

Bring: sunhat, gardening clothes and $4 payable to tutor on first session for seeds. Bring a snack/drink for the tea- break

Tutor: Adrian Roche.

Where: Pre-enrolment essential. Enrolled students to meet at Kelmarna Gardens, 12 Hukanui Cres, Herne Bay.

When:

Term 2 Sat 21 May 2011* 3 sessions 9.30-12.30 pm
Term 4 Sat 5 Nov 2011 3 sessions 9.30-12.30 pm

*No class on Queens Birthday Weekend, Sat 4 Jun 11

Time: 9.30 am-12.30pm

Cost: Early Bird Special Discount $78 for enrolments made a week before a class starts or $83 (full fee).

This is a course offered as part of the Western Springs College Adult Community Education programme.

Please contact Bridget. Email: communityeducation@xtra.co.nz , or phone: 815 2222