A Year of Gardening ,Cooking & Connecting!

About

This year-long series of hands-on workshops is designed to help participants grow food, cook delicious meals, and build community connections. Each session focuses on practical skills, seasonal activities, and sustainable living practices. From planning a productive garden to preserving harvests and learning kitchen crafts, participants will gain confidence and knowledge while enjoying a welcoming, collaborative environment.

Ages 13 +

10.30am - 12.30pm

Program Highlights

• Growing Together: Planning & Preparing the Hive Garden
  7 Feb 2026 – Kick off the year with garden design, soil prep, composting, and planting seedlings.
• Seed to Feed: Starting Seeds & Propagating Plants
  7 Mar 2026 – Learn seed sowing, cuttings, and propagation techniques. Take home plants and seeds.
• Compost in Action: Building Healthy Soil
  4 Apr 2026 – Build a compost heap, explore worm farming and bokashi systems for nutrient cycling.
• Harvest & Store: Intro to Lacto-Fermentation & Pickling
  2 May 2026 – Harvest together and learn brining and vinegar pickling for seasonal produce.
• Winter in the Kitchen: Say Cheese!
  6 Jun 2026 – Make quick cheeses like ricotta, paneer, and mozzarella, flavored with garden herbs.
• Winter in the Kitchen: Sourdough Baking 101
  4 Jul 2026 – Learn sourdough basics from starter care to baking a perfect loaf.
• Winter in the Kitchen: Gluten-Free Bread Making
  1 Aug 2026 – Master two gluten-free bread styles and flour blends for delicious results.