This program uses raised garden beds for accessible options.

Schedule of Weekly Activities:

Week 1 9th of October - Program Launch Celebration including Garden Gizmo installation

Week 2 16th of October - Guest Presenter from Cultivating Community. Topic: Getting Started - Gardening & Propagation
Introducing the basics of gardening, including soil preparation and plant selection, followed by hands-on activities in plant propagation techniques such as cuttings and seed starting.

Week 3 23rd of October - Guest Presenter from Cultivating Community. Topic: Sustainability in the Garden
Exploring sustainable gardening practices that enhance biodiversity and reduce environmental impact, including the use of native plants, habitat gardening and adding elements to your garden to increase biodiversity in the garden.

Week 4 30th of October - Cooking Class & Community Lunch

Week 5 6th of November - Guest Presenter from Cultivating Community. Topic: DIY Composting
Learning how to set up and maintain a composting system to recycle kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost for the garden.

Week 6 13th November - Guest Presenter from Cultivating Community. Topic: Integrated Pest Management
Natural and chemical-free methods for managing pests in the garden, focusing on prevention, identification, and control strategies. 

Week 7 20th of November - Cooking Class & Community Lunch

Week 8 27th of November - Guest Presenter from Cultivating Community. Topic: Urban Farming in Summer
Summertime in the garden is a wonderful time but Melbourne's heat is coming and we need to check in with our garden. Important tips on keeping the garden cool. When is the best time to water and how often/much water do I need? Some vegies/herbs need more or less water - grouping like veggies in the patch. Extra shading ideas for those extreme hot days. Feeding requirements and seasonal plantings. 

Week 9 4th of December - Guest Presenter from Cultivating Community. Topic: Drying Herbs and Preserving Vegetables
Learning methods for drying herbs, creating chill and garlic oil, and how to pickle vegetables, to enjoy your garden’s bounty throughout the year.

Week 10 11th of December - Cooking Class & Community Lunch

Week 11 18th of December - End of Program Celebration, Community Potluck

Fees

No charge. All are welcome.

Date 

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PH: 1800 266 675

commUnity Plus Neighbourhood House 

822 Ballarat Road, Deer Park, 3023, VIC