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Course content:

This experiential two day course gives you a balance of both practical and theory in a great setting on 120 acres at Windaboo In Federal, Northern NSW, in the hinterland behind Byron Bay. The property has very well established landscaped grounds, vegetable garden, a big variety of fruit trees (with a commercial scale avocado orchard), pasture and animals. Biodynamic methods have commenced during 2017. The place has a beautiful feel with plenty of shade in the teaching area. 

The course is suitable for food growers from small scale urban growers, hobby farmers and organic farmers keen to develop their food growing potential.and ramp up their organic food production, whilst developing an appreciation of the deeper spirit of nature. It's ideal that you have some experience of organic food growing, but we have catered for beginners. If you have already studied permaculture, you will find the course can extend your existing knowledge, adding a new and interesting perspective to maximising the effectiveness of your food growing activities. 

The course content is contexualised to the food growing spaces at the venue and the presenter also works closely with each participant to ensure there is an action plan to bring all content into the context of their own food growing spaces. Course participant numbers are a maxium of 15 people. Accommodation is available.

During the 2 days, Saturday and Sunday, you will:

• Work with our vegetable growing and orchard areas gaining practical experience of how to work with organic and biodynamic methods

• Understand the philisophical framework that drives all biodynamic processes so you can work with them from a place of knowing 

• Immerse yourself in the nurturing and beautiful space 

• Appreciate how biodynamic methods will fit into the rhythm of your organic food growing system to produce the highest quality organic food

Presenter

Peter Kearney is an experienced workshop/course presenter, educator and urban farmer who has worked with and studied biodynamics for 20 years and run biodynamic workshops/courses for 8 years. Peter is the founder of My Food Garden, a member of Biodynamic Agriculture Australia and in 2011 and 2014 presented at their National Conference. Peter's business also consults to individuals, schools, community organisations and large property developers on integrating sustainable urban agriculture into their environments. For more information on biodynamic gardening and farming visit Biodynamic Agriculture Australia.

Participant comments

“This course has really broadened and deepened my knowledge in growing food in a sustainable way. Biodynamics was the piece of the puzzle I was missing in my garden. I can not wait to apply all that was taught in the course as I am certain it will make my garden grow abundantly. The course material is incredibly fascinating and it will make you want to learn even more and dig even deeper. The hands on part of the course is great fun as you will not only hear how to make the biodynamic preparations, but you will get the opportunity to do so! It is a great learning experience and highly recommended as I know it will greatly improve your gardening experience!”Anna Marie Davies, Kellyville, Sydney

Course format - over 2 days - Saturday - Sunday 

Content

Day 1 – 9.15 - Welcome with tea and coffee 

9:30-11:00 - Introduction to the concepts of biodynamic gardening - theory

11:00 – 12:30 - Biodynamic compost making – practice & theory

12:30 – 1:15 - Lunch - bring your own

1:15 – 2:15 - Soil management practices using biodynamics - theory

2:15 – 3:00 - Making and applying biodynamic cow pat pit soil enhancer – practice & theory

3:00-3:30 - Afternoon tea - provided

3:30 – 4:30 - Usage, stirring and applying bidynamic horn manure – practice & theory

4:30 - Finish for the first day

Day 2 – 9:15 - Arrival with tea and coffee provided

9:30-11:00 - Working with planetary rhythms in growing food & planting techniques - theory and experiental movement exercise

11:00: 12:30 - Making and applying Biodynamic tree paste including fruit tree management practices using biodynamics – practice & theory

12:30 - 1:15 - Lunch - bring your own

1:15 – 3:00 - Understanding and applying key biodynamic preparations, crop rotation, companion planting, planting techniques and pest/disease management  – theory & practice

3:00-3:30 - Afternoon tea - provided

3:30 – 4:30 - Questions and game plans for your own food garden space and applying what you have learnt

Times and location

Saturday - 9.15 am – 4.30pm

Sunday  - 9.15am - 4-30pm

Where : 47 Emersen Raod, Rosebank, Federal

Cost and registration

The course fee is $330 per person. Numbers are a maximum of 15 people, so payment in advance is required. Use the booking link above to pay by credit or debit card. The price includes 2 day course, afternoon teas each day, welcome coffee and tea each morning, biodynamic preparations kit and training material.

Contact information

To discuss the course, contact Peter Kearney, workshop presenter, on 0401156532 or peter@myfoodgarden.com.au. For accommodation at Windaboo, contact Skye Johnston, Windaboo owner, on 0437998861.  

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