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June 30, 2015

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Soil Workshops for Serious Gardeners

 

Nong (by Edible Garden City) and I are celebrating the International Year of Soils, and we have organised a few workshops in July for those who wish to delve deeper into the world of soil. The three sessions run on separate Sunday mornings for 90 minutes, and each session costs $49. There are discounts if you purchase more than one session – if you decide on all three, the bundle price is $128, and if you go for two, it will cost $88. What’s included in the ticket? Read more below to find out : )

Soil Mixing Workshop – for Serious Gardeners

Wish to learn the basics of soil and learn to make your own seed raising mix and potting mix? There are many recipes available, and it also depends on what you’re growing. Hear about the different variations of soil mixes and participate in this hands-on soil mixing workshop, where you’ll take home a sample pack of the soil mixes we prepare that day.

The cost is $49 per person, and limited spaces available, so booking is necessary. Book your spot at http://soilmix.peatix.com

Soil improvement – for Serious Gardeners

To have healthy plants, we need to ensure there are good microbes in the soil to make fertiliser nutrients available to it. During this session, find out what fertilisers and soil amendments can be used to improve soils. In addition, we will showcase some products that are available in Singapore, as well as some methods used overseas, and participants can take home a sample size portion of a few different kinds of soil amendments.

The cost is $49 per person, and limited spaces available, so booking is necessary. Book your spot at http://soil-improve.peatix.com

Soil Blocking Workshop – for Serious Gardeners

Soil blocking is not a new practice, it is common in Europe, and growing in popularity in farms overseas for its many benefits. Instead of growing in conventional seed trays, soil blocks are made with a special hand tool. Some reasons for preferring soil blocks include a lowered risk of transplant shock for plants with delicate roots, promotes healthier root systems, and results a reduction of plastic waste. 

Come and experience for yourself how a proper soil block mix is prepared, and then turned into a soil block, and of course — take some for yourself to test out at home.

The cost is $49 per person, and limited spaces available, so booking is necessary. Book your spot at http://soil-blocking.peatix.com

I hope you can join us!

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