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The importance of flowering plants in productive gardens

January 23, 2016 from 10am to 11:30am – Holland Park Library The importance of flowering plants in productive gardensSaturday, January 23, 2016, 10 – 11:30amLearn about the valuable role that flowering plants play to aid in productive gardens. Presented by hor… Organized by BCC | Type: free workshop
Wicking gardens for children

January 23, 2016 from 10:30am to 12:30pm – Mt Coot-tha Library Wicking gardens for childrenSaturday, January 23, 2016, 10:30am – 12:30pmUpcycle waste materials to construct a mini wicking garden bed to take home. Decorate it with reclaimed items and plant it wit… Organized by BCC | Type: free workshop
Wicking gardens for children

January 23, 2016 from 1pm to 3pm – Mt Coot-tha Library Wicking gardens for childrenSaturday, January 23, 2016, 1 – 3pmUpcycle waste materials to construct a mini wicking garden bed to take home. Decorate it with reclaimed items and plant it with a range… Organized by BCC | Type: free workshop

Back to Basics – How to Grow Organic Food

March 6, 2016 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm – Wynnum Manly Community Garden Back to Basics – How to Grow Organic Food with Linda Brennan Sunday March 6, 1:30pm – 4:30pm FREE At the Back to Basics workshops, Linda will help people discover the basics that they can do in their… Organized by WMCG | Type: free workshop

Make Your Own Worm Farm with Kathy Pope – for children aged 6 – 12 years

April 7, 2016 from 9:30am to 11:30am – Wynnum Manly Community Garden Make Your Own Worm Farm with Kathy Pope – for children aged 6 – 12 years Thursday April 7, 9:30am – 11:30am FREE Learn about the benefits of worm farms and how to maintain them. Make your own worm f… Organized by WMCG | Type: free workshop

GOLD Healthy & Nutritious Cooking with Sue Behan – for adults aged 50+

April 21, 2016 from 10am to 1pm – Wynnum Manly Community Garden GOLD Healthy & Nutritious Cooking with Sue Behan – for adults aged 50+ Thursday April 21, 10:00am – 1:00pm FREE Learn how to create simple dishes using seasonal pickings from the community garden… Organized by WMCG | Type: free workshop

Making a Wicking Garden Bed

June 19, 2016 from 1pm to 4:30pm – Wynnum Manly Community Garden Making a Wicking Garden Bed with Roman Spur Sunday June 19, 1:00pm – 4.30pm FREE The wicking method is a water efficient technique for garden beds saving up to 70% of water usage. This hands on works… Organized by WMCG | Type: free workshop

Brisbane City Council Compost and Worm Farms

July 24, 2016 from 9am to 12pm – Wynnum Manly Community Garden Brisbane City Council Compost and Worm Farms Sunday July 24, 9:00am – 12:00pm FREE Find out how to turn kitchen waste into rich nutrients for your garden! Brisbane City Council will host this worksho… Organized by WMCG | Type: free workshop

Kid’s Activity Morning – for children aged 4 – 8 years

September 30, 2016 from 9:30am to 11:30am – Wynnum Manly Community Garden WMCGG Kid’s Activity Morning – for children aged 4 – 8 years Friday September 30, 9:30am – 11:30am FREE Come and join us in the garden for a morning of fun activities including art, music and a senso… Organized by WMCG | Type: free workshop

Introduction to Organic Gardening with Roman Spur

October 23, 2016 from 1pm to 4pm – Wynnum Manly Community Garden Introduction to Organic Gardening with Roman Spur Sunday October 23, 1:00pm – 4:00pm FREE Learn how to produce 50-75% of your family’s fruit and vegetable needs in a small back yard. You will also ha… Organized by WMCG | Type: free workshop