Understanding Your Garden Soil

With Canberra City Farm

Workshop description

In this workshop we will consider the characteristics of a fertile garden soil and how you can transform your soil to produce nutritious fruit and vegetables. You will be introduced to methods to assess:

the soil texture and structure of your soil and how it affects plant growth,

the chemical properties of your soil and how that affects the availablity of plant nutrients,

the microbiological properties of your soil which enhance the ability of plants to extract nutrients from the soil.

Methods to modify these soil characteristics will be briefly discussed.

Target audience(s)

Anyone interested in gardening.

Workshop length

Two sessions of 2 hours each.

Workshop requirements

All participants are asked to bring a sample of soil from their own garden for assessment. A sample volume of the size of a large coffee mug should be sufficient.

As this is an outdoor practical workshop, participants should bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy, closed shoes and appropriate gardening clothes for the weather conditions.

Booking & Inquiries

Bookings will be available on the Canberra City Farm website at https://ccfarm.org.au/newsite/?post_type=tribe_events. Contact Keith Colls on 0434982053 or via canberracityfarm@gmail.com with inquiries.

Facilitator bio

Canberra City Farm is a thriving community, learning to regenerate the soil and develop sustainable food systems. Canberra City Farm aims to inspire positive change in Canberra’s regional food systems and cultures by creating a city farm that: is owned and run by the community, educates and supports people to grow food, fibre and therapeutic plants for themselves and others, and is built on collaboration, valuing the mix of communal gardens, individual allotments and partner organisations.