Workshop -
Growing Good Food - 101
Date: 18 Jan 2025
 
Emma Gilbert & Kym Ormond meet on a whim, and quickly found they'd be friends passionate about all things gardening and permaculture.
 
Kym is the 'Nursery & Market Garden Production Manager' from the Kitchen Farm at Mount Barker. His extensive knowledge from running 4 years prior the 'Port Adelaide Food Garden' developed a reputation for specialising in propagating amazing edible plants at his nursery, running informative workshops and being involved in many urban food gardening projects across Adelaide.
 
His natural / non-certified organic seedlings are all grown with love in Adelaide and are therefore adapted to South Australia’s climate. He is trained in Permaculture and Horticulture and also has many years of experience in his former career as a professional chef and has combined his love of food and growing plants with his passion for permaculture and ethical farming.
 
This team want to pass on their knowledge on how you too can produce your very own style market garden, grow fantastic food, and most importantly improve your patch.
 
Curious about growing your own food or starting your own seeds?
Well, why not learn from two lovely creative humans- Kym & Emma! Come on a journey into the world of plants!
 
The Farm has a very stringent biosecurity regime, which is essential to protecting our extremely rare breeding stud & flower farm. We are opening up VERY LIMITED spots to other gardening enthusiasts to learn from us directly. (If you participate in this workshop, please be prepared for a full debriefing before you come onto the property, and expect to sterilise before entering. Further details will be sent to participants.)
 
This workshop is for those new to gardening or are wanting their own patch and don't know where to start. You may already have a patch, and want to learn more holistic methods of growing plants. This is an interactive workshop so expect to get up close and personal with growing your very own crop!
 
This workshop is located on our beautiful farm with morning tea provided. Connect with other like-minded individuals and join us for a fun session.
 
Ohh and because you can't get enough beautiful seedlings in your life - you'll have first pick of Kyms range of seedlings available for purchase on the day!
 
What you will learn-
 
🌼 Soil & Plant Health – How we holistically treat pests & diseases and what to look out for! What to feed your plant's for the best results, plus how to prepare your beds and correctly test your soil PH. Foliar spraying covering holistic and traditional options and what we recommend.
 
💦 Watering – We'll talk about how to setup basic watering systems and various options
 
🌱 Propagating & Seed Saving– A demonstration on how to propogate by taking cuttings or collecting seeds, showcasing various growing mediums for best strike rates. How to save seeds that will throw some marvelous funky varieties (if not hand pollinated)
 
🍂 Plant Selection & Seasonal Growing – What to prepare for each season in SA
 
⛏️ Natural Pest Management - A guide on how to conquer some of those pesky problems in your patch!
 
💐 - Companion Planting - Who likes who best, and what not to partner up to get fantastic results in your garden.
 
Gifts Included -
· Bag - The Farm - Clarendon
· Organic Seeds
· Diatomaceous Earth / Seaweed Soultion
 
Morning tea is provided - please advise if you have any dietary requirements.
 
Many more topics to be covered but these are the major ones that will be discussed. We will have plenty of time for questions, so please come prepared.
 
Date: 18 Jan 2025
Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm roughly (Kym can talk! AND if you want to buy seedlings on the day it will take a little longer)
Location: The Farm - Clarendon (Address to be sent to attendees privately, as this is our home)
Cost: $150 - Course Only
 
Non-certifed organic seedlings can be purchase on the day from Kym after the workshop. Prices will vary depending on the variety.