**Should this page not be displaying dates, please click here
Our next course beings on Thursday 30th May - Thursday 1st August 9am - 3pm (no classes 4th & 11th July)
Join experienced horticulturist and permaculturist, Justin Calverley as he introduces you to the world of small farm planning and urban farming. This regional course combines 8 sessions including an introduction to permaculture, soils, propagation, fruit trees and more. This course runs from 9am - 3pm and is held at
Chesterfield, Newtown, Geelong and has limited places.
Justin's The Urban Farmer book is now the course text, a copy of which is included in your course fee.
Session Outline:
Session 1 Introduction to permaculture principles
Composting, worm farming and fertilisers
Session 2 Organic fruit production
Session 3 Soils and their preparation
Session 4 Organic fruit and vegetable production
Harvesting and storage
Session 5 Propagation, seed collection and storage
Session 6 Chookcare
Session 7 Pest Disease and Weed Management
Session 8 Growing bushfoods and berries
*Session order subject to change
Trainer Bio:
Justin Calverley is a Horticulturalist and permaculturist with over 20 years experience and will be the lead trainer for the Urban Farmer course. He has extensive knowledge and experience in permaculture, garden design, organic gardening and native bushfood plants. He specialises in edible gardens and is an expert in fruit tree cultivation and pruning. For over 10 years Justin has taught workshops at CERES in sustainable gardening and permaculture. Justin was a regular broadcaster on 3RRR’s ‘Dirty Deeds”, is a presenter on Ch 31’s “ The Garden Tap and now author of The Urban Farmer”
Donna Livermore is an educator, biologist, permaculture & gardening teacher and community activator. She is passionate about living a life of good health, sustainable abundance and with a strong connection to the environment and local community. Donna has an on-going commitment to school education through her work in sustainability and biodiversity education.
With chickens, worms and a productive food garden in the front yard of her suburban block, Donna is reimagining what it means to live a good life in the city and shares this with others in her local community and through her Instagram page A Good Life in the City.
Details
You will learn
- Permaculture principles interwoven throughout course
- Expert tuition in a real environment
- Hands- on skills
You will get
- Expert CERES Trainer providing hands-on practical experience balanced with theory
- A copy of The Urban Farmer book
- A toolkit of skills in urban farming
Appropriate for
Those wanting to learn about urban and small farm gardening
Preparation
What to bring
- Comfortable enclosed shoes/boots
- Gardening gloves
- Appropriate weather gear eg sunhat
- Pen and paper
- Lunch
- Enthusiasm to learn and get your hands dirty’
What to wear
Casual with clothes you don't mind getting dirty; layers are recommended; sturdy footwear
Cancellations & Refunds
CERES Education requires 48 hours notice via email prior to the start of a class or event for a full refund or transfer. Refunds and transfers will not be processed if cancellation occurs within 48 hours of the event commencing. We do not offer refunds for missed classes. There are no fees for refunds or transfers. For cancellations prior to the 48 hour cut off, email CERES Education to organise a refund or transfer
Terms & Conditions
Cancellations and Refunds
CERES reserves the right to cancel workshops due to insufficient numbers.
If we cancel the workshop you will be entitled to a 100% refund, or you may choose to transfer to another date, subject to availability.
If you decide to withdraw 7 or more days prior to the workshop date CERES will retain a 10% administration fee.
If you decide to withdraw less than 7 days prior to the workshop date CERES will retain 100% of your workshop fee.
Have more questions about this class?
Urban Farmer Course - Newtown, Geelong
Coming Soon: More classes in the works!
Join the waitlist
Be the first to know when this class has new dates! Add your email to the waitlist.