The Plant Health Pyramid

With Fiona Buining (Ainslie Urban Farm)

Workshop description

In this workshop, Fiona Buining will introduce the Plant Health Pyramid, a concept which explains the root cause of plant pests and diseases. This conceptual model, developed by John Kempf, is based on the fact that healthy plants produce healthy soils and vice versa. Specifically, Fiona will be covering what plants need for complete photosynthesis and the production of proteins, lipids, and bioactive compounds.

Upon completion of this workshop, you will understand how to grow plants that are resistant to pests and diseases and food that is nutrient dense and full of flavour, using regenerative practices.

Please note, Fiona runs a range of workshops centred around growing food and can tailor a workshop to your needs and interests. Please enquire for more information.

Target audience(s)

Anyone interested in growing food.

Workshop length

Two hours.

Workshop requirements

Up to 25 participants. Whiteboard and bulldog clips. Undercover area or indoors with ability to show digital slides, i.e. projector, screen and cables.

Booking & Inquiries

Contact Fiona Buining at Ainslie Urban Farm either by email to info@ainslieurbanfarm.com.au or phone on 0482 173 696

Facilitator bio

Fiona Buining runs Ainslie Urban Farm where she grows microgreens for local restaurants. Her 1/4 block, developed following permaculture principles, has two greenhouses, over 50 fruit trees, nuts, berries, vegetables, beehives and chickens. Fiona runs workshops centred around food growing, has worked with SEE Change to build 5 verge gardens and runs tours of her property.

Fiona travelled for her Churchill Fellowship in 2022 to the USA, Canada, The UK and the Netherlands to investigate urban farm ventures that provide vocational pathways for aspiring food growers. Fiona is working to establish an urban farm training program in Canberra.

Please note, Fiona runs a range of workshops centred around growing food and can tailor a workshop to your needs and interests.

Workshops include:
- Garden bed preparation and irrigation
- Gardening in small spaces
- Super seedlings - propagating seedlings
- Soils, potting mixes and fertility
- Maintaining a healthy Garden - pests, diseases and crop protection
- Planning for autumn and winter including season extension
- Spring into Summer - get ready for summer growing
- Fun with fruit - fruit trees and introduction to pruning fruit trees
- Building a verge garden - hands on
- Tours of Ainslie Urban Farm