Crop QT

When is a w**d really a w**d?

The term “w**d” is often defined as a plant growing in an undesirable place—but does it have to be that simple? In my garden, many of my so-called “w**ds” are actually edible and play a vital role in creating a thriving polyculture, all ready for harvest.

Soil is never meant to be bare. It’s always trying to recover or re-cover itself and it does so by sending out plants to help cover and protect it. In annual beds, we might see w**ds as a nuisance, but instead of battling them, we can turn them into allies. By using compost as mulch or planting ground covers, we not only keep the soil protected but also enrich it with nutrients. This leads to healthier plants, and ultimately, healthier food.

This beds has a good layer of compost but crops from previous years are still germinating and growing add to harvest.

Shiso
Nz spinach
Purslane
Chickw**d

It’s the time of year to get things in the ground. Have questions about timings or what to plant when? Come join horticulturalist Tim Baker for a morning learning how to propagate and sow seeds for the spring season ahead.

You will learn the tips and tricks of the trade including;

Seed sowing for transplants
Direct sowing
Potting mediums
Multi sowing, thinning and pricking out
Timings
Environment
Watering
Spacings
Potting and more...

Plus take home the seeds you learn to sow as well as some seedlings ready to transplant straight into your garden.

Be prepared to get your hands dirty!

$35 per ticket (includes morning tea).

https://events.humanitix.com/spring-seed-sowing-workshop

Winter to Spring in Queenstown is a game of patience.