Spring 2013 workshops at Nirvana

BIO- DYNAMIC AGRICULTURE

BEYOND ORGANICS

Bring your garden to life.

A workshop to introduce the practical concepts of the biodynamic methods to farmers and gardeners.The Bio -Dynamic method is a modern organic method that creates a holistic approach to building healthy soil, plants animals and humans.The course covers history, concept of a living organism, soils, compost, special preparations that enhance nature and equipment required.

Sunday, September 22nd

8.30 am. -4.30 pm.$160

Early bird $150 before August 10th

Includes: notes, lunch, Membership of Adelaide Hills Biodynamic Group..

  

YEAR ROUND VEGETABLES FOR YOUR TABLE.

A workshop for those serious about growing vegies in your backyard and want to move beyond summer tomatoes and brought in seedlings and towards a more sustainable and satisfying system. A practical guide to establishing and maintaining a productive and healthy vegetable garden. Topics include design, soil improvement, tools, growing from seeds, seed saving, raising seedlings ,creating a seasonal planting guide, extending the season

Sunday, September 8th

9.00—4.30 $120

Early bird before August 10^th $110

 

 

THE CRAFT OF COMPOSTING

Good quality compost is the key to successful gardening. This workshop explores the principles of composting, techniques, materials used and how they can be used most effectively, worm farms, liquid composts and mulching.

Sunday, September 15th

9.00 – 4.30 $120

Early Bird before August 10^th $110

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO MOON PLANTING AND USING THE PLANTING CALENDAR

Working with the rhythms of nature can develop your skills in fine tuning your garden and can add a new dimension to your gardening experience.

Sunday, September 29th 9.00-12.30 $60

 

 

 

 

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ORGANIC FRUIT, NUTS & BERRIES.

Sunday, October 6th^t

9.00 -12.30 $60

Practical guide to orcharding. Includes establishment, soils, ground covers, maintenance & pruning.

 

 

 

 

POULTRY KEEPING.

Sunday October 13^th

9.00 pm – 12.30 $60

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

 

 

 

 

WEAVING A BIT OF MAGIC

Sunday October 20th

9am – 4pm

$150

.The ideal way to recycle your garden prunings. This introduction to natural fibre weaving will show you the essential techniques, suitable plants & other materials to make baskets, fences, or trellises.

Course includes all materials, lunch, morning & afternoon tea.

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

DEB OR QUENTIN PHONE/ (08) 8339 2519 nirvanafarm@gmail.com

FROM PLAINS TO PLATE February 2010

South Australian Food Convergence, February 2010

A FRIENDS OF THE EARTH INITIATIVE

“‘From Plains to Plate’ will bring together community, business and government to discuss the issue of strengthening South Australia’s food systems in the face of intensifying environmental, social and economic challenges.

The principle objective is to contribute to the development of a South Australian food policy that will provide for healthy, sustainable and resilient local food systems for the Adelaide plains and other regions of South Australia. The convergence will identify existing resources as well as current and future needs of South Australia’s food systems, and through sharing skills and information build networks to practically address these issues.

During the forum, speakers and experts from a range of fields will discuss how local producers and successful government policies and programs can complement community activism in providing accessible healthy food and the necessary skills to cultivate resilient communities.”

“Call for workshops and presentations

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from farmers, gardeners, planners, activists, permaculturalists, cooks, community workers, health professionals, teachers, policy makers and others to participate by offering workshops in your field of interest.

If you:
- are involved with projects that aim strengthen local food systems, (including community gardens, co-operatives, cow-shares, fruit and vegetable exchanges, guerrilla gardening, community-supported agriculture or more); or
- have practical skills to share, (including on gardening, design, composting, livestock, preserving, roof gardens, community building or more); or
- have a food-security concept that you would like to initiate or share; or
- can offer a professional or community perspective on food issues and challenges

We want to hear from you

For more information, or to register your interest in presenting, please forward your name, organisation, contact details and a short summary of your proposed topic to Joel.

Organisational support
While “From Plains to Plate” has been initiated by community environment group Friends of the Earth, it is growing into a broad coalition committed to developing local responses to food production and security. We are currently seeking organisational support and partnerships, please contact us for more information.

Courses at NIRVANA ORGANIC FARM

I just want to remind everybody that there are courses at NIRVANA ORGANIC FARM will start from September.

In September:
Sunday, Sept 7th 2-4 pm GUIDED FARM TOURS
Sunday, Sept 21st 8.30am – 4.30pm Biodynamic Gardening-Beyond Organics
IMPROVE YOU SOILS WATERHOLDING CAPACITY USING BIODYNAMIC METHODS


More information please take a look at:
NIRVANA ORGANIC FARM COURSES 2008



I'm preparing biodynamic soil spray for my garden and two of my friends'.

April Events At Nirvana Organic Farm

GUIDED FARM TOUR of NIRVANA ORGANIC FARM for those who missed out the other weekend & others as part of Stirling Autumn Garden Festival
13th April 2-4 pm Adults $8. Children $4.
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.*

VEGETABLES FOR YOUR TABLE.
Sunday, April 20th 9.00 -12 .30 $35
Autumn is an ideal time to build or renovate a vegetable garden. This morning will be a practical guide to establishing & maintaining productive & healthy vegetables.

FOUR SEASONS HARVEST
Sunday April 20th 1.30 4pm $35
Our climate offers many opportunities of growing food for your table all year round. Discover what plants to grow, and when. Practical tips & ideas to provide food year round.

For Bookings Contact
Deb Cantrill or Quentin Jones
NIRVANA ORGANIC FARM
184 LONGWOOD RD
HEATHFIELD 5153
PHONE 8339 2519
WEB: nirvanaorganicfarm.blogspot.com

For those who missed out on the latest Biodynamic workshop. It was a STIRRING experience.Got the grey matter working and discovered amazing facts about mycorrhizal fungi & how Rudolf Steiner spoke about this in 1924 & how science today has 'dicovered' such facts.