Kimbriki Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre


	Please Note: The Kimbriki Eco Garden will be closed till spring for exciting renovations! *We will be temporarily closing the Kimbriki Eco Garden from the beginning of May 2009 until July or perhaps even August.* *The reason for this temporary closure is to allow us to make some significant and exciting changes to the structure and functioning of the entire garden.* The demand for our Ecological workshops has been increasing significantly over the last 12 months so we will be adding more undercover area for larger groups, a new Eco House will be built, new seating areas will be added to the garden and a new toilet system will be built. *It would not be possible for us to continue trying to run adult and school workshops while these major structural changes are being made.* *We thank you for your patience and look forward to having an exciting new opening of the remodelled Eco House & Garden in spring.* *We are happy to respond to any questions you may have in relation composting, organic gardening, and ecological living. Please email kimbriki@kimbriki.com* *Kind regards* *The Kimbriki Eco Garden Team* Kimbriki Eco Garden Workshops re-starting in spring 2009! See workshop dates posted on www.kimbriki.com closer to start date! The Eco Garden is a place to learn how to apply organic gardening principles into your everyday gardening. This includes composting, wormfarming, mulching and low-waste organic gardening. The No Dig Gardening Workshop is hands-on! A garden full of ideas! Please visit when we re-open! Kimbriki Eco Garden, Kimbriki Road, off Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills The workshops usually offered when the garden is open! Intro to Ecological Living and Eco Gardening Full tour of Eco Garden Overview of all our other workshops Intro to 'Bio-Genics'– the healing power of plants. How your garden can keep you & your family healthy Tasting of edible flowers Propagation and Pruning Brief introduction to eco gardening Growing seeds and cuttings Pruning Principles Fruit Tree Workshop Learn to grow fruit trees successfully Planting of fruit trees Pruning of fruit trees Small Space Eco Gardening Growing edible food and flowers in pots on sunny balconies Key principles of container growing Learn to grow sprouts for your health Composting, Why and How Learn different types of composting What goes into your compost? The vital role of compost in your soil Difference between organic & non-organic food Worms, Wormfarming What goes into your worm farm? Some KEY lessons in managing a worm farm properly and how to set them up How to use worm castings on your garden and as a special spray Difference between organic and non-organic food Eco Water Better use of water in the garden and home Tanks and low pressure hoses, watering systems, including drip systems, ponds, bathtubs No Dig Gardening We build a small garden together Vegie garden management Eco Home Healthy eating – learn to grow your own sprouts at home Plastics – what to buy – what not to buy Outline of 'Bio-Genics' -the healing power of plants Less toxic living and green cleaning Children's Workshop (must be age 7 or older and be accompanied by a parent) The meaning of Eco—ECOLOGY Looking at worms, compost and soil Tasting edible flowers Exploring water and music Or book this as a school excursion see 'groups' below! Usual bookings Bookings for all weekday and weekend adult and family workshops will only be taken when renovations are nearing completion and new dates are set. Please email kimbriki@kimbriki.com to be on our email list! Peter Rutherford and Andrew O'Sullivan made a Spiral Herb Garden for ABC 'Gardening Australia' Peter Rutherford, Kimbriki's Expert Eco Gardener! Peter Rutherford is the Eco Gardener at Kimbriki. Peter is a horticulturalist, social ecologist and teacher. He has co-designed and presented EPA Earthworks and Waste Boards’ Healthy Gardens courses. Peter has appeared on various gardening and lifestyle television programs promoting the benefits of composting. Book in for one of Peter's free Organic Gardening Workshops in springtime! Dates will be placed on www.kimbriki.com . Please consult our expert! Email questions to kimbriki@kimbriki.com Groups Group bookings are welcome, for all types of groups, to an introduction course or demonstration on Tuesdays or Wednesdays; eg gardening clubs, social clubs, council staff. Bring your friends and be inspired by what composting can do for your garden! This is usually combined with a guided site tour. Bookings essential, phone 9486 3512 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, or email kimbriki@kimbriki.com School groups School groups are encouraged to visit for a 'hands on' educational experience in the garden, usually combined with a guided site tour on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Parents, teachers and school gardeners are welcome. Bookings essential for later in the year, phone 9486 3512. Bookings for groups and schools essential: Phone: (02) 9486 3512 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Email: kimbriki@kimbriki.com Website: www.kimbriki.com Usual bookings Bookings for all weekday and weekend adult and family workshops will only be taken when renovations are nearing completion and new dates are set. Please email kimbriki@kimbriki.com to be on our email list!