BASIC FOOD GARDENING with Ecoburbia

Kaartdijin Tent in the Arboretum

Are you keen to try growing some food in your garden? Have you tried and failed to get a worthwhile crop? This workshop will look at some of the basics – the structure, chemistry and microbiological life in your soil, how to get great soil, the best way to plant a seedling and seeds, the […]

SONGWRITING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE with Seal Prince and the Roof Rats

Kaartdijin Tent in the Arboretum

Songwriting can seem intimidating but with some simple steps anyone can access their inner muse. Our relationship to our environment contains all the elements of tragedy and joy that great songs are made of: trees are cut down and trash washes up on the beach, but sunsets still amaze and the surf inspires. Everyone has […]

CLIMATE POETICS with Lisa Collyer

Kaartdijin Tent in the Arboretum

An eco-poetry workshop with Lisa Collyer How do we combat climate grief? Poetry allows us to express our feelings towards the loss of ecological habitat, eco-anxiety, and climate change. Write eco-poetry with Lisa Collyer, poet, horticulturist, and educator and work through the five stages of climate grief in a cathartic process.  

CREATING COMPOST with Ecoburbia

Kaartdijin Tent in the Arboretum

Have you ever made good compost? Compost that is beautiful, smells great, feels wonderful and does incredible things to your garden? Shani is addicted to compost, and has been making great compost for years. She has developed a fail proof “recipe” and is keen to share it with you. Whether you are a successful compost […]