Introduction to horticulture – 9 session course

 
When:
February 7, 2022 @ 09:30 – 14:30
2022-02-07T09:30:00+11:00
2022-02-07T14:30:00+11:00
Where:
Edendale Community Environment Farm
30 Gastons Rd
Eltham VIC 3095
Australia
Cost:
$50 for all 9 sessions
Contact:
Living & Learning Nillumbik
9433 3744

Every Monday for 9 weeks. This is an entry-level course, so it is designed for participants with no prior knowledge or experience in horticulture.

To be eligible for the $50 government subsidised fee, you need to be either a permanent resident and/or an Australian Citizen/New Zealand Citizen and not enrolled in mainstream secondary school. Otherwise, $350.

Working as a team with fellow participants, you will gain a broad overview and practical, hands-on experience about such topics as:

  • Introduction to plant recognition.
  • Propagation.
  • Planting.
  • Soil properties.
  • Environmentally sustainable work practices.
  • Career pathways/further study in the horticulture industry.

You will spend a lot of time outdoors (getting your hands dirty!), along with some time in the classroom learning basic theory and exploring study pathways.

The course will be run by Justin Calverley.