Workshops 2020
Featured
During this 60 minute workshop, Grow Inspired’s founder and expert, Claire Mummery will share her tips and tricks for growing in Waiheke’s notorious clay soils. With 16 years’ experience on the island, Claire will teach you how to:
• Work with your clay soil to grow food and flowers
• Build on the clay soil and plant in it
• Convert clay into nourishing, fertile soil using Bokashi
Garden Designer Lyndell Shannon hosts this workshop in her own garden to discuss how she worked with the character of the site, the broader landscape and the light to choose plants and materials. She will focus on designing for a large challenging site and managing a long-term project, while allowing for chance events and new ideas that come along.
Long time Waiheke florist, Roz Sainsbury of Tendril, draws her floral inspiration from the colours, textures, seasons and untamed places of the Island. Collecting and foraging her materials to create wild and whimsical, nature grounded, floral installations.
Join Te Korowai o Waiheke and WRT to learn more about keeping rats out of your property and compost. The discussion will cover environmental factors that contribute to rats deciding to call your place home and some tips and tricks to keep pesky rodents out of your compost bins.
WRT will give an overview of traditional and Bokashi composting for keeping food waste out of your rubbish bin and will help you build nutrient rich soils for your gardens. Participants will be eligible for a discounted composting system from the Waiheke Sustainability Centre.
Saturday 9-11am (or while supplies last)
Nourish Gardens 68 Korora Road
We’ll show you how to make your own basic flower crown which you can then wear while you tour the gardens. All supplies provided. Suitable for children (accompanied) and adults. No bookings taken.