Crop Rotation and the Role of Legumes
Description
In this one hour Master Class session we will explore the fascinating world of crop rotation and the significant role legumes play in this gardening practice. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, understanding crop rotation can enhance your garden's productivity, improve soil health, and help manage pests naturally.
Delivered by Karen Sutherland, the session will delve into how legumes, with their unique ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, can be game changers in your garden. We will cover -
The benefits and basic principles of crop rotation
Rotation cycles (2 bed, 4 bed and 6 bed plans) and examples of rotation plans for small and large gardens
What are Legumes, the common types and how they fix nitrogen
Implementing crop rotation with legumes, where they fit into the rotation plan and suggested layout schedules
Practical tips and examples
Q&A Session
By the end of this talk, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of crop rotation and the pivotal role legumes play, empowering you to create a healthier, more productive garden.
This session is one of four in a Masterclass Series "Mastering Food Families". Other topics include – Mastering Brassicas and Alliums; Mastering Roots and Beets; Mastering Nightshades and Cucurbits. 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.
What you will learn
- How to rotate crops in their garden, what to do with legumes to fix nitrogen
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
Beginner and experienced gardeners
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.
Your Teacher
Karen Sutherland has been growing food since she was 8 years old and has had 40 years training and experience in horticulture, specialising in edible gardening for the last 15 years. She teaches, writes, and consults on edible gardening, with an emphasis on native Australian plants for food and health. She co-authored the award-winning book ‘Tomato, Know Sow Grow Feast’ in 2018.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
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
Sorry you felt so disappointed with the session. We did have 20 minutes of really frustrating techical issues ot of our control, due to the storm that went though. Im sure this put pressure on the presenter who is normally incredible and full of expert knowledge.
Sorry for the delay in starting the session. Our tech had a run in with the storm that went over Melbourne just before the session was due to start. We worked hard to get things rebooted as quickly as possible.