Parent Education

Upcoming Parent Education

               

Term 4

Introduction to the Biodynamic Home Garden
Event details

Movie night: “One Man, one cow, one planet. Biodynamics makes organics work”
This is a good introduction to what Biodynamic gardening practices are all about, as well as the presentation of the astonishing work of Peter Proctor with small-scale Indian farmers, over a 10 years period. See how one person can make a real difference…A must see movie, very inspiring!
Saturday 17 October, 7.30 to 9 pm, entry by koha – Auditorium open from 7 pm – Tea, Coffee and Cake available



A one day workshop “How to run a biodynamic home garden”.
Building soil fertility in the home garden with compost making, stirring and spreading cow horn manure (preparation 500), use of Cow Pat Pit, green crops, and crop rotation.
Preparing a garden bed, seed sowing and transplanting seedlings.
Sunday 18 October, 9.30am to 4 pm at the school, suggested donation of $50- $60 per person. Hearty soup and other healthy food items available for purchase.
Booking essential to secure a place in this workshop!



Evening talk “The stars above, the garden below” and star gazing if weather permits. Rachel Pomeroy will guide us with her knowledge on Astronomy and will talk about influences of Sun, Moon, Planets and Zodiac constellations on us and all living things. She will also advise us on how to use a planting calendar to get the best out of our home garden.
Sunday 18 October, 7.30-9 pm at the school, Kowhai Kindergarten. Entry by donation. Tea, coffee and cake available for purchase.
Booking recommended to secure a place in this workshop


For bookings, email preferred: enaid1@gmail.com , or Ph : 418 04 38.

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