Learn about the importance of reducing chemical use in our gardens for healthy soils and plants whilst protecting the safety of your food, pets and local wildlife.

Your plants health is directly related to the diversity of life in the soil. Plants that grow in healthy soils have a healthy immune system and will be more resistant to
insect and disease attack. Not only is organic pest control better for your garden
ecosystem, but it is also better for the health of you and your loved ones.

• Understand the implications of using synthetic insecticides, herbicides and fungicides
• Learn how to build up the health of your soil to enhance microbial life and increase the nutrient and water holding capacity of your soils.
• Recognise & identify pests and how to control them
• Explore the Eco Garden to see real life control methods in action
• Integrate Permaculture Principles into the way you manage your garden
• Create your own Organic Pest Control Spray to take home with common household ingredients
• Understanding your garden as an ecosystem of predators and prey and everything in between and how to encourage and utilise natural predator solutions
• See the benefits of companion planting in attracting beneficial insects and engage in a practical hands-on planning activity for your next veggie patch integrating this new knowledge
• Explore exclusion techniques and deterrents
• Learn about weed management and prevention strategies.

This workshop is a great opportunity to further your knowledge from our Beginners Organic Garden workshop to protect your seedlings and new plantings from nature’s curious creatures who share our spaces; working with the nature in your garden rather than destroying the creatures that can help us in our gardening endeavours.