Tours, workshops and permaculture cafe every Saturday

The new regular Sustainable Saturdays at Djanbungs Gardens will be launched on March 3 with an introduction to permaculture workshop.  Locals and visitors to our beautiful bioregion are invited to come and discover this sustainable sanctuary so close to town, to see and experience permaculture in practice, enjoy delicious local food and learn new skills.

Each Saturday will offer a guided tour of the gardens at 11am and an afternoon workshop 1.30-3.30pm featuring different aspects of sustainable living, from soapmaking to gardening tips, making natural skin care products to green plumbing, each week will host a different speaker and topic.

Refreshments and lunches to tantilise the taste-buds of vegans and selective omnivores, featuring local produce and garden ingredients will be available at the canteen 11am-4pm, prepared by our permaculture chef, Shelley Clements, and local cooks. Some of the unique treats on the menu will include homemade fruit cordials with carbonated rainwater and homemade bushfood sorbets.

The Djanbung team welcome people to do the full day, just book in for the tour or workshop, or simply come along to enjoy the ambience of the gardens and good food. 

Special meal deals will be available for those doing tours and workshops.  The options are affordable, great value and will help raise funds for the permaculture college.

Workshop Program March - July 2012   Please book in advance

3rd March        Introduction to Permaculture  -  Robyn Francis

10th March      Crop rotation for healthy gardens  - Angela Skehan

17th March      Create no-dig & sheet mulch gardens  -  Caroline Todd

24th March       Soap making & natural cleaning -  Robyn Francis

31st March       Companion planting for winter gardens -  Caroline Todd

7th April           10 top fruit trees for sub-tropics  -  Janelle Schafer

14th April         The art of home brewing  -  Ian Todd

21st April         Garden Apothecary  - herbal first aid tips -  Robyn Francis

28th April         Compost & Compost teas  -  Caroline Todd

5th May            Make your own organic garden spray  -  Janelle Shafer

12th May          Cooking with Cassava -  Robyn Francis

19th May          Enviro Plumbing practical tips  - Trout Christian

26th May          Biochar made easy  -  Dolph Cooke

2nd June          Simple herbal products to make at home - Robyn Francis

9th June           OPEN DAY  tours, workshops, displays – by donation

16th June         DIY Jams & Cordials  -  Lynne Oldfield

23rd June         Smoking fish -  Shelley Clements

30th June         Soil and Effective Microorganisms  -  Jesse

7th July            DIY Natural beauty and skin care  -  Robyn Francis

14th July          Run your car on vegie oil  -  Peter Pedals

COST

FULL DAY Experience  (11am—3:30pm) Guided Tour, Lunch** & workshop $55/$45*

PART DAY Options:

Guided Tour & Lunch** Deal (11-1.30)   $35 / $30*

Guided Tour Only (11-12.30)  $20 / $15*

Lunch** & workshop Deal (12.30-3.30pm)  $40 / $35*

Workshop  only  (1.30-3.30pm)  $25 / $20*

     * Concession card holders

     ** Lunch Deals include drink, meal and sweet of choice

Please Note:  Refreshments & meals also available per menu of the day for casual visitors. Cafe opens 11am until 4pm

For more info or bookings Phone 02 66891755 or  email us