Gardening Workshops at Green Life Soil Co

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I have been buying my soils from Green Life Soil Company for many years - in fact, ever since I came back to live in the city when I discovered their organic "Veggie Mix" in a local nursery.



I have visited them in their Midvale property and continue to buy their potting mixes and veggie mixes and have the healthiest plants and vegetables. They are now running a series of workshops and as I have only ever had good advice and experience from this firm, I would recommend these!

[b]THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS WILL ALL BE HELD AT:
GREEN LIFE SOIL COMPANY
178 FARRALL ROAD
MIDVALE**

[b]INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT**
This is a five-step approach to get rid of pests in the garden so that we do not have to resort to using chemicals and sprays.

This is a 2½ hour workshop where you will learn all about:

You'll learn heaps at this talk, and receive easy to follow handouts, a chart for you to use at home and some flower seeds that will attract beneficial insects.



Afterwards, talk with the staff and join them for a cup of tea or coffee.

[b]DATE**
14th October 2017

[b]TIME**
9 am to 11.30 am

[b]COST**
$29

[b]BOOKINGS**
You can make your bookings here .

[b]HERBAL TEA WORKSHOP[/b]
In this talk, you will learn how to combine and blend herbs to make a range of soothing herbal teas. You will discover how to safely and effectively blend teas and learn about their flavours, balance and "visual appeal of herbal blends".

In this workshop, you will learn about:



[b]DATE**
28th October and 5th November 2017

[b]TIME**
From 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

[b]COST**
$29

BOOKINGS
Bookings can be made here

[b]MEDICINE FROM YOUR GARDEN[/b]
Nutrition is a vital part of a healthy life for the whole family. This workshop will teach you how to improve your and your families' health.

Your digestive system is a sensitive and complex environment, easily disturbed by poor quality food, stress, medications and microbial pathogens. Medicinal plants have the ability to strengthen digestive functions, fight infections, reduce inflammation and enhance and balance assimilation and elimination.

You will learn the following at this workshop:



[b]WHEN**
29th October and 19th November 2017

[b]TIME**
11 am to 1 pm

[b]COST**
$39.00

BOOKINGS
Make your bookings here.

[b]INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE[/b]
Permaculture garden design will benefit you and your environment by demonstrating how a practical and sustainable approach will give you a far better result.

Permaculture takes a whole systems approach to the garden design process and it is so much more than gardening.

This workshop will give you an understanding of:

Extensive class notes will be provided, and a laminated companion planting chart, and then join the staff for a chat and cup of tea or coffee.



[b]WHEN**
15th October 2017

TIME
9 am to 12.30 pm

COST
$39

BOOKINGS
Make your bookings here

[b]CULINARY HERBAL MANUFACTURING**
All ingredients are supplied for this workshop, including jars/bottles to take home samples. You will need to bring along an apron to wear if you are worried about getting dirty.

In this workshop, you will learn how to make products you can use in your kitchen and these could include:



[b]WHEN**
21st October, and 25th and 26th November 2017

[b]TIME**
11 am to 1 pm

[b]COST**
Cost $49.00

**MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS[/b]
You can find out more about this workshop and make your bookings here .

[b]PROPAGATION WORKSHOP**
This will be a hands-on opportunity to try a number of different techniques to propagate your own plants and learn the best way to get successful germination and improved strike rate of your cuttings. The following will be covered in this workshop:


It includes all materials (you'll take home LOTS of goodies), class notes and tea and coffee.



[b]WHEN**
11th and 15th November 2017

[b]WHEN**
11 am to 1 pm

[b]COST**
$39.00

BOOKINGS
Make your bookings here

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