Edible Weeds - The Most Carbon Saving Food

Edible Weeds - The Most Carbon Saving Food

Online Class Delivered Via Zoom

Live via Zoom

Description

Join our eye-opening Master Class on Edible Weeds! Often seen as pesky intruders, these nutrient-rich plants are valuable resources waiting to be explored. Did you know their deep roots can enrich your garden while providing a low-carbon food source that’s easy to grow? Don’t miss this chance to change your perspective on garden weeds. Sign up now and unlock the benefits of edible weeds!

In this one hour masterclass given by Teresa Day, you will learn to identify, manage and use weeds using an integrated approach that minimizes environmental impact. The session will cover how to utilize weeds as a natural fertilizer and food source, including:  

- Understanding what constitutes a weed.

- Exploring the nutrients found in weeds.

- Techniques for making garden fertilizer from weeds.

- Enhancing compost with weeds.

- Using weeds for pest control.

- Identifying edible weeds and understanding common weed profiles.  

This session is one of four in a Masterclass Series "Carbon In Your Garden". Other topics include – Growing Herbs and Teas, Bloom at Home: Why and How to Grow Your Own Cut Flowers, Importance of Native Grasses in Your Garden.  Book the Series Package for discount.  Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Master Class full price tickets. You can become a Friend of SGA here. Green Garden Professional (GGPs) receive a 30% discount.

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What you will learn

  • How to use weeds in their garden and home

What you will get

  • Access to recording for 2 weeks

What to bring

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What to wear

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Appropriate for

Gardeners who want to learn more about and change their relationship with weeds


Sustainable Gardening Australia (SGA) is a not-for-profit non-government organiation dedicated to achieving a healthy biodiverse planet.

Its driving purpose is to:

  • Encourage, educate and enable home and professional gardeners to adopt sustainable gardening practices to protect or enhance the natural environment;
  • Provide information, education and undertake research about the natural environment;
  • Reconnect people to the natural world through gardening; and
  • Ensure an understanding of the impacts that gardening decisions about chemical and resource use have on the natural environment well beyond their neighbourhood.
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Your Teacher

Teresa has been responsible for the delivery of the community training program at SGA for over two years. She is a sustainable design professional with experience in community development and environmental education.  A home gardener for over 20 years and a chicken keeper and forager she has a particular interest in personal sustainable choices and lifestyle changes individuals can implement within their home and garden to reduce their carbon footprint and connect better with their local community.

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4.7 (3 reviews)
Susanrated it
25 Oct 2024
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Evelynrated it
24 Oct 2024
This was a very well-presented class with some excellent information but the weeds discussed seemed to be predominantly those of the Southern States. No mention of cobbler’s pegs aka Bidens pilosa which is a commonly eaten weed in Queensland. Many of the others seem to be rare here (although being from the UK I am familiar with many).
Glenda rated it
24 Oct 2024
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Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

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Terms & Conditions

SGA’s Booking Conditions

  • Bookings are considered final once payment is made and no refunds will be given for non-attendance.
  • If there are insufficient numbers for an event it may be cancelled or postponed by SGA. If this is the case, you will be notified and given the option of either a full refund or a transfer to a different SGA event of equivalent value.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time for registration and seating
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