Hills and Plains Seedsavers

NIRVANA ORGANIC FARM

National Winner of the Organic Federation of Australia Awards of Excellence as the leading Organic Educator.

COURSES 2007

BIODYNAMIC METHODS Beyond Organics

Sunday, March 25th &Sunday, Sept 23rd 8.30am – 4.30pm $95

One day course to introduce the practical concepts of the biodynamic methods to farmers & gardeners. The biodynamic method is a modern organic approach that creates a holistic approach to building healthy soil, plants, animals & humans. Includes notes, biodynamic preparations, lunch & teas.

GUIDED FARM TOURS

April 22^nd & September 9^th 2-4 pm Adults $8. Accompanied children free.

An ideal opportunity to gain an insight into a successfully run biodynamic farm .This Garden Quality Farm demonstrates an integrated system incorporating orchards, poultry, native habitat & wetlands, home food production & hardy cottage gardens all rolled into a unique lifestyle.

Life in the slow lane. Advanced bookings only. Or Book your own tour anytime.*

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COMPOSTING & MULCHING

Sunday, October 7th 9.00 -12.30 $40

Principles of composting & mulching, techniques & materials used & how they can be used most effectively on your garden or farm.

VEGETABLES FOR YOUR TABLE.

Sunday, October 14th 9.00 -12 noon $35

Practical guide to establishing & maintaining a productive & healthy vegetable garden.

ORGANIC FRUIT, NUTS & BERRIES

Sunday, October 21st 9.00 -12.30 pm. $40

Practical guide to growing fruits, nuts & berries. Establishing, maintenance, ground covers, soils.

POULTRY KEEPING

Sunday October 28^th 9.00 - 12 noon. $35

All you need to know about getting started with poultry. Includes breed selection, housing, feeding, breeding, pests.

WEAVING A BIT OF MAGIC

Sunday, November 11^th 9am 4pm $90

The ideal way to recycle your garden prunings .A introduction to natural fibre weaving. Includes techniques, suitable plants & other materials to make baskets, fences & trellises. Includes all materials, lunch & teas.

All courses are held at NIRVANA ORGANIC FARM

184 LONGWOOD ROAD HEATHFIELD

UBD 157:G7. Exit from SE Freeway at Stirling, turn right at roundabout & travel 3.5 km.

The courses are practical, ‘hands on’ conducted by experienced biodynamic/organic farmers, Deb & Quentin. Their successful small holding has been run under BIO-DYNAMIC principles since 1983.

The 4.5 ha property provides the ideal classroom filled with practical examples of how goals can be achieved & gives inspiration into this GARDEN QUALITY FARMING to both gardeners & farmers alike.

FOR BOOKINGS & FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

DEBORAH CANTRILL OR QUENTIN JONES PHONE/ (08) 8339 2519 or email Deborah

* conditions apply

Nirvana Organic Produce
Deb Cantrill & Quentin Jones
184 Longwood Road
HEATHFIELD 5153 SA
Phone (08) 83392519
email nirvanafarm@chariot.net.au

Phone (08) 83392519