Description

Discover how easy it is to grow healthy vegetable plants from seed

Saturday 14 September 2 – 4pm

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 donated from Yates and The Southern Seed Exchange
  • Seedling trays and pots
  • 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

Luke Martin

Luke is the New Zealand Plant Curator at Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Founding Member of the Southern Seed Exchange. With a background in design and a deep passion for conservation and environmental restoration, Luke has dedicated his career to preserving New Zealand’s native flora. He has extensive experience working with the Department of Conservation and has spent years cultivating eco-sourced native plants for revegetation projects. Luke is committed to enhancing the Gardens’ New Zealand plant collection, with a focus on local ecosystems, threatened species, and promoting native plant conservation.

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). Free parking is available for the duration.

Tel: 366 6937
Email: office@chsgardens.co.nz
Facebook event link

Costs & Payment

$40 Members & Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens
$45 Non-Members
$100 Course + CHS Membership
Price includes all materials and self-serve tea, coffee and biscuits

Become a Member of the CHS and receive up to 30% off all our courses and workshops

Please note, our courses are aimed at adults. If you are under 18 please contact us before booking so we can check with our tutors. Nga mihi, CHS team