Dates:

• To be announced soon. If you want to receive updates on upcoming editions of this course please leave your contact details above.

 

Programme description:

Interested in growing your own food but don’t know where to start? Can’t really figure out what’s wrong with that basil plant in your balcony that never seems to pick up?

 

Join us as we introduce you to the world of urban farming! Our urban farmer course is a journey of 4 interactive workshops that will combine both theory and hands-on activities. 

 

Learn the skills and knowledge to confidently germinate seeds, make compost, deal with pesky pests and much more!

 

The course will take place at the beautiful rooftop farm at The Fringe Club, Central, where you will get the chance to have a real farming experience and get your hands dirty!

 

 

Topics:

 

Workshop 1 

• When to grow what? Seasons in Hong Kong

• Understanding how plants work

• Understanding light and climate conditions

• Seed starting & propagation

 

Workshop 2

• Understanding soil

• Space-saving container gardening

• Plant care (watering, pruning, etc)

 

Workshop 3

• Fertilising

• Pest control

• Disease control

• Harvesting and storing

 

Workshop 4

• Companion planting

• Crop rotation

• Composting

 

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Event Terms & Conditions:

• By registering you agree to the Terms & Conditions of the event.

 

 

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