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Ready to flex your green thumb? We have a vast range of permaculture and gardening courses in Melbourne for you to try, whatever your gardening experience might be.
We’ll give you the knowledge you need to understand soils and plants, in order to grow a thriving garden you can be proud of. Our permaculture courses in Melbourne will cover all your gardening needs, whether that’s learning beekeeping, growing your own winter garden, or creating and maintaining an enviable vegetable patch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our permaculture and gardening course offerings include comprehensive programs like the Complete Urban Farmer Course (14 sessions covering permaculture principles, chookcare, beekeeping, propagation, and seed saving), Sustainable Gardening Course, and specialized workshops in fruit tree pruning, composting, worm farming, and native plant gardening. We also offer shorter masterclasses on topics such as soil health, water management, sensory garden design, and resilient garden design. Most courses combine both theory and practical components to ensure hands-on learning.
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Yes. The Complete Urban Farmer Course includes a copy of Justin Calverley's 'The Urban Farmer' book as part of the course fee. The Beekeeping Workshop includes a wooden beehive frame with beeswax foundation inserted during the workshop, plus a discounted copy of 'Bee AgSkills' (normally $27.50, discounted to $22.50). Cheesemaking workshops include a 20% discount on equipment purchases on the day. Home Composting and Worm Farming workshops offer discounted bins and equipment available for purchase at the sessions.
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Yes. We offer online versions of several programs including Home Composting for Beginners (online interactive workshop), Setting up a Worm Farm (one-hour online workshop with Q&A), and multiple masterclasses delivered via Zoom on topics such as Growing Native Food Plants, Wildflower Gardens, Fruit Trees: Setting Them Up for Long-term Success, and Designing Resilient Gardens. Participants receive Zoom links prior to sessions, and recordings are typically available for three days after live classes for those unable to attend.
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The Beekeeping Workshop limits participation to 8 participants to maintain an informal, interactive format. Other hands-on workshops such as the Mozzarella & Ricotta Cheesemaking Workshop and Feta, Halloumi and Ricotta Cheesemaking Workshop accommodate small groups to ensure personalized instruction. Places are typically limited for field-based workshops like 'The Fungus Amongst Us' walking workshop to maintain quality of experience.
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Requirements vary by workshop. For fruit tree pruning workshops (Summer and Winter), bring gardening gloves, a hat, and sharp, clean secateurs. The Worm Farm workshop requires a hat, sunscreen, and outdoor footwear as you may venture outside. The Composting and Worm Farming workshops are held indoors but may include outdoor viewing. For 'The Fungus Amongst Us' walking workshop, bring comfortable shoes and a magnifying glass if available. Check individual course details for specific requirements, or contact the workshop organizers.
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Yes. We offer beginner-specific courses including Home Composting for Beginners, Introduction to Beekeeping, Beginner Bees, and Sustainable Gardening Course. The Complete Urban Farmer Course is designed to introduce urban farming to participants with no prior experience. Masterclasses such as 'Designing Resilient Gardens' and 'Soil Health Affects Pests and Produce Nutrition' are also accessible to beginners, though some advanced workshops like Queen Rearing require experienced beekeeping background. Course descriptions specify whether prior experience is needed.
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