Biodynamic vegetable garden tour
Description
The biodynamic garden, created out of a grassy lawn 6 years ago with minimal resources, now covers about 500m2 and includes vegetable, herb and edible flower garden, composting area, chicken pen and perennial edges. The garden expresses many design aspects which contribute greatly to its vibrancy and productivity.
The tour enables you to experience the beautiful and functional garden of Peter Kearney in Draper, Brisbane. Taste the bounteous produce as you are guided around the garden, be nurtured by the colours, sounds and biodiversity whilst learning the key steps of creating and managing the garden.
Be introduced to biodynamic gardening methods and how effective they are at potentising all organic processes in the garden, leading to a plant vitality level where impacts from animals and insects are not an issue.
The 90 minute tour is lead by Peter Kearney. a very experienced organic and biodynamic gardener/urban farmer, food garden designer, educator, adviser and coach in growing vegetables, herbs and fruits with organic and biodynamic methods.
The tour includes a herb tea from the garden and digital handout of the key aspects discussed by Peter. Biodynamically grown seedlings from localised seeds will also be available for purchase. Plenty of time during the tour is provided for Q & A. Price is $20 and to personalise the experience, the tour is for a maximum of 20 people. Off street parking is available.
What you will learn
- Creating a large food garden with minimal resources
- Key design features of a vegetable garden for drainage, ease of access and orientation
- Key aspects of consistently high plant vitality via organic and biodynamic methods
What you will get
- Herb tea from the garden
- Digital handout of notes from key presentation aspects
- Easy access to purchase biodynamically raised seedlings from localised seeds
What to wear
Casual dress
Appropriate for
Age 18 and above, capable of walking around the garden. Interest in engaging with the beauty of nature
My Food Garden provides knowledge and services to support the transformation of our food system to being more local and organic. Our business empowers people living in and around cities to be more productive at growing their own food.
We are located in Brisbane, Australia and deliver our services locally and nationally. Our services in urban farming and organic gardening combine a mixture of hands-on education, mentoring and garden building, in addition to working on larger scale urban agriculture projects. Supporting the emergence of financially sustainable urban farming is one of our core goals.
The business commenced in 2006 and our first web site release in 2008 was under the name of Cityfood Growers and we are now branded as My Food Garden. The company was founded by Peter Kearney, an experienced organic and biodynamic gardener, educator, urban farmer and strategist.
The business has a small team with passion and knowledge in organic food growing and an expanding set of relationships with the movers and shakers of urban agriculture around the world.
Your Teacher
Peter Kearney is running the tour. It's Peter's garden and his passion for designing and managing his biodynamic garden is inspiring. He brings humour and warmth to his presentation style, honed by more than 20 years of teaching biodynamic and organic gardening, as well as designing, building and advising on food gardens for clients. Plenty of time is provided for Q & A during the garden tour.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
You may cancel anytime before class starts and claim a full refund or transfer or credit note.
Terms & Conditions
Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at My Food Garden or organised by My Food Garden must agree to these terms and conditions.
1.) LIABILITY WAIVER
I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by My Food Garden.
2.) PHOTO & VIDEO
I agree to give My Food Garden unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at My Food Garden classes and events or on My Food Garden's premises. (For use of My Food Garden marketing materials).
3.) REFUNDS
My Food Garden requires 48 hours notice in writing prior to the class for a full refund or transfer.
4.) CANCELLATIONS
In the event that a class is cancelled, students will be notified via text message or email and entitled to a full refund or credit.