Enjoy a bountiful Spring veggie garden!
Sunday 14 September 1.30 – 3pm
Kickstart your gardening journey with our Veggie Seed Raising workshop, perfect for beginners or anyone eager to set aside time to plant their veggie seeds this Spring!
This hands-on workshop covers all the essentials of growing your own vegetable seeds, from planting to nurturing. You’ll learn how to cultivate a flourishing veggie garden and leave with enough seeds to fill a substantial garden, plus extra seeds for future planting.
Fundamentals of Seed Raising: Learn about different types of vegetable seeds, soil preparation, and optimal planting techniques.
Practical Experience: Participate in hands-on activities, potting your own seeds under expert guidance.
Seedling Care: Gain insights into watering, sunlight requirements, and other care tips to ensure healthy seedling growth.
Materials Provided to take home
• A variety of veggie seeds
• Seedling trays and potsVeggie Seed Raising
• High-quality potting mix
• Instructional planting guide
• Seed for future planting
What to Bring
• Notebook and pen for taking notes
• Gardening gloves (optional)
• Mask for potting mix
Tutors: Isabelle Weston & Elizabeth Woolley
Isabelle is the Activities & Events Coordinator at the Canterbury Horticultural Society. Her profound love for gardening has inspired her to share her extensive knowledge with others. Elizabeth leads the CHS Fruit & Vegetable Group and is a passionate vegetable grower.
Join us for this exciting course and transform your veggie garden from a dream to reality. Secure your spot today and start growing your own delicious and healthy vegetables!
The Kiosk, Christchurch Botanic GardensTe Māra Huaota o Waipapa
(Just over the footbridge from the Armagh St carpark).
Tel: 366 6937
Email:
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Costs & Payment
$40 Members & Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens
$45 Non-Members
$105 Course + CHS Membership
Price includes all materials and self-serve tea, coffee and biscuits
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