Beginner Gardener Workshop @ Roebuck Farm

ROEBUCK FARM, 310 Hurford Road , Omata, New Plymouth  Saturday 21st November  from 9am to 4pm.                              .
 
Where To Begin - making decisions about how to lay out a garden
Garden Design & Planning – making best use of your aspect
Garden Bed Preparation – tools and techniques for improving soil structure
Composting – construction, turning and composting garden beds
Growing seedlings – seed propagation for healthy seedlings
Basics of season extension – using a glasshouse and/or cloche
Management – effective maintenance
 
What to know
Allow 20 minutes from town for driving & please be on early.
Use our off road parking and observe 4WD access sign.
Consider the weather and dress accordingly.
Bring a plate of food to share for lunch and your own drink. Tea and coffee are provided.
Bring a pen and a notebook.
Seeds for sale, no eftpos
Helpful to have read ‘The Sustainable Vegetable Garden’ by John Jeavons of Ecology Action.
 
Other Services
2 Day Biointensive course
Managing your flock course (sheep)
Custom tours and custom training
Consultations and help to establish and maintain the garden at your place
 
Ask any further questions you may have
Jodi Roebuck & Tanya Mercer
ROEBUCK FARM