Organic Gardening Course with Diana

SEEDS FOR HEALTH

Organic Garden Course

AUTUMN 2009

Seeds For Health is an organic, grass roots community garden program combining support, education and focus on health in a hands on, seven week program designed to equip people to produce their own organic food. An activity of Adelaide’s Cancer Care Centre, Seeds for Health it continues a 20 year tradition of innovative and effective health programs.

The course provides skills in organic vegetable gardening, both in gardens and containers, so it will be possible for people to grow their own ‘healthy food’. A holistic experience - providing the opportunity to connect with nature and gain the important health benefits of relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety, increasing self reliance along with a real sense of achievement, and experiencing the fun of great community garden spirit!

SEEDS FOR HEALTH

Held at Fern Ave Community Garden

18 – 20 Fern Ave, Fullarton

On

Wednesdays 10am to 12 noon

(with lunch from 12noon to 1pm)

Autumn 2009 course is for 7 weeks beginning Wed 29^th April to

10^th June

Cost $70.00 (members Cancer Care Centre)

$90.00 (for non-members CCC)

Bookings essential

(by Friday 24^th April 2009 )

Course Overview

Seeds for Health— insights to organics, permaculture & biodynamics. Sowing seeds for a home grown project

Kitchen Garden Inspirations - creating productive organic food gardens

By Design — permaculture ideas for creative Kitchen Gardens (be it a tub or a backyard!)

The Good Earth—care of the soil with organic practices. Cultivating healthy soil — healthy plants – healthy people

Compost—the most vitally important key to organic food gardening

Garden management & container growing……. making it all work!

Seeds for the Future—looking ahead - discovering the Seedsavers network

Inspirational guest speakers & a field visit included in the program

This course is open to anyone with an interest in health & organic food gardening.