Grow it, cook it, compost it
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Learn how to produce a sustainable backyard garden and cook nutritious meals from seasonal produce. Combined composting, sustainable gardening and fresh produce cooking workshops. Enjoy the food prepared together at the end of the session.
Requirements: Please wear a hat and enclosed shoes; and bring a snack and keep cup or water bottle. This workshop is only available to participants 16 years of age or over.
Location: Meet at the Kitchen in the Garden.
For more information, email to BotGardensWorkshops@brisbane.qld.gov.auThis workshop supports the Botanic Gardens' commitment to creating a plant loving community dedicated to putting the 'plant back into planet'.
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Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong
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Discover the joy of creating a thriving, sustainable backyard garden and transforming fresh, seasonal produce into nutritious meals. Join our hands-on workshop that blends sustainable gardening techniques including worm farming and composting. Celebrate your efforts by sharing a dish prepared at the end of the session. Requirements: Please wear a hat and enclosed shoes and bring a snack and keep cup or water bottle. This workshop is only available to participants 16 years of age or over. Location: Meet at the Kitchen in the Garden. This workshop supports the Botanic Gardens' commitment to creating a plant loving community dedicated to putting the 'plant back into planet'.
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