Upcoming workshops from Lincoln Envirotown
Come along to these gardening workshops being run by Lincoln Envirotown Trust. You don't have to register - you can just turn up on the day.
Contact the Lincoln Community Gardens for more information (021 074 3905 or ruth.wood[at]xtra.co.nz).
Veges 101: Vegetable gardening for beginners
Come along to this gardening workshop for beginners of all ages. In just 90 minutes, Errol Wood and Graham Burge will take you through the basics of bed preparation, planting seeds and seedlings, and the maintenance requirements such as weeding, thinning and watering.
Date: Saturday 1st November 2025.
Time: 10.30am to noon.
Location: Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens (35 James Street, Lincoln).
Cost: FREE. A gold coin donation would be appreciated.
We will also have a spring seedling swap. Bring along your surplus seedlings, and take away others for free.
Starting and Maintaining a Worm Farm
Worm farming is a great way to turn your organic waste, such as kitchen scraps, into rich fertiliser for your garden, in the form of worm castings and worm tea.
This beginner’s workshop with Ben Hogan is suitable for all ages and will cover how to maintain and troubleshoot common worm farm problems and mistakes. Learn how your organic waste can be transformed into “liquid gold” and how vermicast can benefit your garden.
Date: Saturday 8th November 2025.
Time: 10.30 to 11.30am.
Location: Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens (35 James Street, Lincoln).
Cost: FREE. A gold coin donation would be appreciated.