Creating a Worm Farm & Working with Worms
Saturday 1 July
8.30am - 12.30pm
Join us as we learn how to create our own worm farm and how to use their castings in your garden!
Over 2000 years ago Aristotle likened earthworms to the intestines of the earth with magician like abilities to transform minerals into plant available food.
Worm casts and their liquid extracts are one of the best and easiest to produce inputs for your vegetable garden. Whether it’s a ‘GOBY’(go out & buy) or a DIY…a balcony or backyard… the principles of worm farming are the same. You’ll be applying these to set up and manage a range of systems that you’ll be able to do at home.
Meet the Master Gardener, Dan
With a passionate love for ‘the garden’, and a deep connection for Mother earth, Dan heeds the call for meaningful connection and belonging in community through Permaculture. He has been pushing the ‘wheelbarrow’ of school & community gardens, community art, Landcare action programs, and social enterprise initiatives to engage people in community-driven cultural growth. Dan is award winning for the "Living Classroom" program, and his love of the land is palpable.
Inspired by fun, creative & participatory group processes and the effectiveness of learning by doing, Dan has been engaging culturally diverse groups in Permaculture since 2003.
Dan and business partner Aaron Sorensen developed the nationally awarded ‘Living Classroom Program, engaging young people from K to 12 in life long learning through a school Permaculture program.
As well as the PDC training, Dan also engage adults and families in ongoing training and mentoring programs throughout the year. Dan leads a weekly class exploring the joy, art and insights of pioneers, past and present, to support fledgling gardeners to grow nourishing wholefood gardens, and renew the tradition and benefits of growing food together in community.
Check out Elemental Permaculture's website for more details about other courses interstate.
Dan and Aaron were awarded a "Recognition of Community Service" at the 2016 Australian Permaculture Convergence, for significant contributions to community over at least ten years through their ‘Living Classroom’ School Permaculture Garden Program.
Inspired by fun, creative & participatory group processes and the effectiveness of learning by doing, Dan has been engaging culturally diverse groups in Permaculture since 2003.
Dan and business partner Aaron Sorensen developed the nationally awarded ‘Living Classroom Program, engaging young people from K to 12 in life long learning through a school Permaculture program.
As well as the PDC training, Dan also engage adults and families in ongoing training and mentoring programs throughout the year. Dan leads a weekly class exploring the joy, art and insights of pioneers, past and present, to support fledgling gardeners to grow nourishing wholefood gardens, and renew the tradition and benefits of growing food together in community.
Check out Elemental Permaculture's website for more details about other courses interstate.
Dan and Aaron were awarded a "Recognition of Community Service" at the 2016 Australian Permaculture Convergence, for significant contributions to community over at least ten years through their ‘Living Classroom’ School Permaculture Garden Program.
Workshop Cost
$65 Adults and Children 5-12yrs $20
Accommodation is available on site for $95 per night
For any other questions please connect with Georgia by email letsconnect@welcometothebighouse.com.au
$65 Adults and Children 5-12yrs $20
Accommodation is available on site for $95 per night
For any other questions please connect with Georgia by email letsconnect@welcometothebighouse.com.au
