Veggie Gardening 101 for Beginners

Canberra Permaculture Design and Education provides permaculture garden design and education services for Canberra residents.We run workshops on topics like introduction to permaculture principles, permaculture zones, waterwise gardening, and making wicking pots and beds.Want to get in touch?Call Cally on 0410 121 272Or visit www.canberrapermaculturedesign.com.au

Canberra Permaculture Design

Learn how to grow an abundance of fresh herbs and vegetables with confidence in Canberra!

Permaculture Garden Workshops

A series of workshops on permaculture and food growing in Canberra. Come and see what can be done in a suburban back yard! Learn about growing veg, passive water harvesting, food forests, climate resiliency and more.

Always wanted to grow some of your own food but have never done it before and don't have a clue about where to start? Shocked by the price of herbs in the shops these days and want to grow your own? This workshop will cover the basics of herb and vegetable growing for garden novices in a relaxed and friendly setting.We'll look at:<ul><li>Soil</li><li>Containers vs in-ground growing</li><li>The difference between annuals and perennials</li><li>What to plant and when</li></ul>We typically grow between 350 and 400kg of our own produce in a standard suburban block, right here in Canberra. We'd like to share some of our tips and tricks with you.​There will also be a walk around the garden showing the variety of plants that grow well in Canberra and surrounds, and what is in season. You will also likely get to meet our hens, busy at work in the garden!This class includes morning tea - where possible we try to feature something yummy from the garden.This event will take place outdoors in a residential garden - the address will be provided in your confirmation email.Please wear weather-appropriate clothing. And don't forget your sunscreen if it's hot and an umbrella if it's wet! EXTRA INFORMATIONCovid safety: All of our workshops are held outdoors, with a limit on numbers to ensure there's plenty of space for everyone. If you are unwell please don't try to attend: our flexible refund policy (below) ensures you can get a refund or give your ticket to a friend at short notice.Refund Policy: We allow full refunds (less the Eventbrite booking fee) right up to the day before the event, or we can book you onto another day. You are also welcome to give your ticket to a friend if you can't make it. If you would like to reschedule, or change who will attend on your behalf, please contact Cally directly on 0410 121 272.And if we have to cancel the event (e.g. terrible weather or illness of the host) you will of course receive a full refund.Accessibility and parking: The house is on a quiet street with plenty of on-street parking. There are no steps to the class location - it's easily accessible for a mobility scooter or wheelchair. However, parts of the garden do include steps, so if you have a mobility impairment, please let us know ahead of time so we can tailor to your needs as much as we can. Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair-accessible toilet - there are several steps to get into the house.

About your teacher: Dr. Cally BrennanCally has been practising permaculture for over 10 years. In 2013 she founded Canberra Permaculture Design and Education, a permaculture-focused garden design business in Canberra. She has qualifications in permaculture and advanced permaculture design and when she's not busy creating designs and plans for clients, she is out in the garden, making wicking beds or hosting workshops. She also served as a Director and Treasurer on the Board of Permaculture Australia in 2018 and 2019.Cally, together with partner Jeremy, and their daughter Sophie, manage their productive (if sometimes messy) home food garden in Cook, along with three slightly mad chickens.About the gardenThe garden is on an 840 sqm residential block in Cook. That land also contains a house, driveway, existing trees and shrubs - so it's a pretty typical older suburban garden. The aim is to see just how much food a home garden can produce. In 2022 the family harvested over 390kg of vegetables, fruit and eggs. The goal is to reach a tonne in the next 5 years!The garden sometimes gets a bit wild and weedy (two working adults means not a lot of time for maintenance gardening) but so long as it grows food while the soil gets more fertile, things are heading in the right direction! In this and other workshops Cally will lead you through what she and her family have learned on their journey - and invite you to try some of their techniques in your own garden!

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