What is the recipe for compost success and why does composting matter? This workshop will explore the answers to these questions, and will offer instructions on what it takes to produce an amendment for your garden that is rich in beneficial microorganisms and nutrients! We'll cover the 6 factors for composting success, how to […]
Plan your garden so that you have veggies to harvest all winter long AND you get a big head start on spring abundance! Here in Victoria good planning makes it possible to harvest produce from our gardens during the dark days of winter! Knowing when to sow seeds is important. But it’s just as […]
Come learn the basics of identifying plants in the garden, and while out in nature! This session will introduce you to the language of botany and skills needed to get started with plant ID. You will learn basic plant anatomy and practice observing live plants around the gardens at the Compost Education Centre. You […]
Engage your imagination in a reciprocal ritual to honour the sacredness of life in the garden! How do we tend and harvest a garden that is alive? How do we interact with the beings in our gardens in a way that is respectful and aware of their diverse forms of intelligence, and that recognizes […]
Learn how to properly prune fruit trees and vines in the summer. Pruning fruit trees in the summer? That's right! It can be done...and we'll show you how in this introduction to the wonders of summer pruning for fruit trees & vines. While most pruning happens in the winter, for backyard fruit trees, summer […]