Marley pulling carrots, December 2008
Back in early October we announced that our gardening workshops were being put on hold for the foreseeable future. Well, we’ve had a change of heart. It’s all systems go here at Thistlebrook as we prepare for our first workshop next February. Lots of people expressed their disappointment that our courses weren’t going ahead as planned, which convinces Kylie and I that there are plenty of you out there who’ve been bitten by the home growing bug like we have, but need some guidance getting started, just like we did. The weather over the last five months has been poor so our garden may not look as lush as it can do after good rain, but the most important bits (like the vegie patch and espalier orchard) will be in top form when you visit. We’re absolutely raring to go!
Our debut workshop will be held on February 6th 2010. In the following months we’ll be hosting a workshop every fortnight on topics such as “Patch From Scratch”, “Homegrown Fruit”, “Soil and Compost” and “Organic Pest Control”. Check out the full workshop calendar, and get in touch if you have any questions or want to make a booking. All our workshops will include hands-on experience and practical demonstrations, helpful take-home course notes, and delicious home-made fare using our own produce and the best ingredients from local farmers. Plus, our on-site, “gastronomic plants” nursery will be open to workshop attendees, so it’s a great opportunity to pick up some of the plants you need to start Growing It Yourself.
So why not spend an inspirational day with us here at Thistlebrook, or better still, purchase a gift voucher for a gardening friend and attend a workshop together. You’ll head home full of enthusiasm for one of life’s most satisfying pursuits – growing organic fruit and vegies right in your own backyard.
