Organic Vegetable Gardening Course at Kelmarna Gardens

Discover the simple secrets of growing food, in the tranquil setting of Kelmarna Organic Gardens.

Topics will include garden design, permaculture principles, waste minimisation, growing organic produce, companion planting, seed saving and pest control techniques. There will be a high practical component.

Tutor: Adrian Roche

Course Fee: $85

Term 1                           Sat 18 Feb 2011             3 sessions                       9.30am-12.30 pm

Term 2                           Sat 12 May 2011           3 sessions                       9.30am-12.30 pm

Term 4                           Sat 3 Nov 2011              3 sessions                       9.30am-12.30 pm

Bring sunhat, gardening clothes, snack/drink for tea-break. $4 payable to tutor on first session for seeds.   

Enrolled students to meet at Kelmarna Gardens, 12 Hukanui Cres, Ponsonby. If raining, call 815 2222 to find out if class will be postponed.

This course is offered as part of the Western Springs College Adult Community Education programme.

Enrol online at www.leisuretimelearning.co.nz

For more information, email:   info@leisuretimelearning.co.nz

Phone:                                    (09) 815 2222 (day/eve) staffed part time