Harper Sercombe
Over the winter school holidays kids can get their hands dirty during Hume’s edible gardening sessions.
The workshops are all about learning to grow food and enjoying some time outside in the garden.
The activities in the garden include making newspaper seedling boxes, exploring worm farms, and sowing seeds
Hume sustainable engagement O=officer Thomas Fox said it’s important to dispel some myths surrounding gardening and composting.
“It’s really all about providing encouragement and support for beginner gardeners,” he said.
Due to the season, leafy greens such as lettuce, silverbeet and beetroots will be planted.
However, the session encompasses more than just gardening with education around sustainability a main focus of the session.
“When you start using compost bins and worm farms you realise how much food is being wasted,” Mr Fox said.
“Also thinking about sustainably watering.
“Thinking about how much water and energy we use.”
Details: www.hume.vic.gov.au/Residents/Latest-News/News-and-Media-Releases/Winter-School-Holidays
