Description
Enjoy a bountiful Spring veggie garden!
Sunday 14 September 1.30 – 3pm
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
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- A variety of veggie seeds
- 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
Isabelle Weston & Elizabeth Woolley
Isabelle is the Activities & Events Coordinator at the Canterbury Horticultural Society. Her profound love for gardening has inspired her to share her extensive knowledge with others. Elizabeth leads the CHS Fruit & Vegetable Group and is a passionate vegetable grower.
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).
Tel: 366 6937
Email: office@chsgardens.co.nz
Facebook event link
Costs & Payment
$40 Members & Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens
$45 Non-Members
$105 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
