Small space veggie gardening 2022

It must be one of the best simple pleasures in life - picking produce that you've nurtured from seed or seedling to a healthy crop of homegrown veggies, fruit, herbs and salads. Whether you have a sprawling yard, a courtyard, a balcony or even a sunny window, we'll help you have it flourishing with an abundant crop of organic produce in no time. 

What you'll learn

This workshop will teach you the skills you need to design, set up and maintain your own organic small space garden regardless of space or experience. You'll learn how to create and maintain healthy organic soil, understand the needs of plants, and how to work them into a space together to create a productive edible garden.  

What you'll get

• Information Pack: 25+ pages of detailed notes covering garden planning, soils, fertilisers, compost, worm farms, seed raising, planting and much more!

• Seeds & Seedlings: A wide variety of seedlings and seeds to plant and take home to kickstart your garden.

• Knowledge: Access to experts to answer your burning questions

What to bring

• Paper and pen to make notes

• A box to take away your seedlings

• Hat and suncream if sunny

• If possible, we recommend bringing some cardboard boxes or reusable bags suitable for transporting your seed and seedling goodies you'll leave with.

Getting here:

We recommend using public transport as parking can be limited on Mallet Street and nearby.

1. Bus: Routes 413, 480, 438X, 461X, 440

2. Train: Nearest stop is Newtown station

Suitable for

• All ages.

• Beginner to intermediate gardeners.

Workshop facilitator

Narelle Happ is a garden designer and horticulturalist who specialises in native garden and permaculture design. She has over a decade of experience and is passionate about creating 'living' spaces which are nurturing, productive and sustainable.

Pocket City Farms is continuously updating our covid practices to make our workshops and events as safe as possible, following the current guidelines and recommendations.