Permaculture Workshops

Join our gardening and permaculture workshops to learn the art of growing healthy food and sustainable design. Our expert-led sessions cover a wide range of topics, including soil preparation, design, plant care, pest control, and harvesting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, our workshops will help you take your gardening skills to the next level.

How to prune Fruit Trees Workshop

Learn the vital skill of pruning

Sunday, May 25th // 9am - 12:30pm

Looking to improve your fruit tree yields and health? Discover the essential techniques needed to ensure a fruitful harvest. Learn about the different types of pruning and the best timing for each, as well as the common mistakes to avoid. Including tour of the homestead.

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Propagation Workshop

Learn the vital skill of plant propagation

Sunday, June 29th // 9:00am - 12:30pm

Propagation workshop will prepare you well for the spring growing season in SEQ.
Learn the vital skill of plant propagation. Become more self-reliant in raising your own seedlings and cuttings. Not only is it a huge cost saving, but also, if there is ever a supply shortage again, you are not affected. 

Propagate with succession in mind. Raising your own seedlings and plants enables you to select strong plants, that are well adapted to your microclimate.

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Garden Alchemy

Unleashing the Magic of Aerobic and Anaerobic Ferments for Soil and Plant Health

Sunday, June 29th // 1:00 - 4:30pm

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Garden Alchemy, where the ancient arts of aerobic and anaerobic fermentation come together to create a thriving ecosystem for your soil and plants. In this workshop, we will delve into the secrets of harnessing the power of beneficial microorganisms to unlock the full potential of your garden.

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Poultry Butchering

Learn the art of small-scale, ethical poultry processing. This workshop gives you the skills and confidence to take your birds from paddock to plate, with care, respect, and practical know-how.

Sunday, July 27th // 9:00am - 2:00pm

Backyard Butchering: Processing your own chickens, ducks & meat birds

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Composting

Turn waste into garden gold! 

Sunday, Aug. 31st // 9:00am - 12:30pm

You’ll learn how composting works, how to balance carbon and nitrogen, and how to troubleshoot common issues like smell, pests, and poor breakdown.

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Wormfarming

Turn food scraps into garden gold! 

Sunday, Aug. 31st // 1pm - 4:30pm

Learn how to utilise composting worms for fertility, food waste recycling or additional income. 

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Grow your own backyard supermarket

Grow your own spray free vegetables and become more self sufficient

Sunday, Sep. 28th // 9:00am - 12:30pm

  • Growing methods – Raised garden beds, Wicking beds, no dig gardens
  • Soil prep – practical hands on
  • Sowing, planting, harvesting
  • Pest control the organic way
  • Succession planning


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Wicking Bed Workshop

Learn about how to build a self-watering raised garden bed

Sunday, Sep. 28th // 1pm - 4:30pm

Wicking beds have many benefits, they are great for small space gardens, can be planted at a higher density, are low maintenance and conserve water.
We will delve into the principles behind the wicking action and explore different styles of beds. What grow medium to use, how to maintain the heath of the system, what plants to grow in and pest protection amongst other aspects.
Wicking beds are more productive than standard garden beds. They are highly water efficient due to limited evaporation.

You will leave with confidence to build your own wicking bed.

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Food Forest Workshop

Take your fruit and perennial vegetable growing to the next level

Sunday, Nov. 30th // 9:00am - 4:00pm

Want to take your fruit and perennial veg growing to the next level and create a permaculture food forest in your own backyard.
Learn how to start your own forest garden to grow fruit trees in a low input system that produces its own fertility, biomass and perennial vegetables.


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Homesteading

Journey back to practical skills

Sunday, Dec. 7th // 9:00am - 4:00pm

Reconnecting with Practical Skills: As adults, it’s never too late to rediscover the joy of self-sufficiency. Our homesteading classes are a tribute to the love for practical expertise and a yearning to preserve these essential skills that have been overlooked in modern times. We invite you to take a step closer to your dream of a self-sufficient homestead and embark on a journey of learning and growth.


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