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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 wholesome dish prepared at the end of the session. Please wear a hat and enclosed shoes and bring a snack and keep cup or water bottle. Note: This workshop is only available to participants 16 years of age or over. Venue: 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'. For more information, email BotGardensWorkshops@brisbane.qld.gov.au
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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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Grow it, cook it, compost it
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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