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Sustainable Gardening Workshop
April 25 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free
Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Trochu Arboretum VIC building — 622 North Road, Trochu
Cost: $20 per person (pay cash or by e-transfer on-site)
For more information call: 403-321-7653
RSVP Below. Space is limited!
Spend a Day Growing Your Skills
Join us for a hands-on, inspiring day focused on sustainable gardening and homesteading practices. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your knowledge, this workshop offers practical tools you can take home and use right away.
Presented in collaboration with Whitestar Permaculture & Homesteading, this session explores how to move from seed to table using thoughtful, regenerative approaches.
What You’ll Learn
- Seed collection and propagation techniques
- What seeds to buy right now for the season
- Creating perpetual food systems
- Property planning using permaculture design principles
- Building self-feeding, water-retaining garden beds
- Food preservation essentials, including:
- Pickling
- Canning
- Pressure canning
- Dehydrating
What’s Included
- Coffee & tea provided
- Door prizes throughout the day
- A take-home bonus from Whitestar Permaculture & Homesteading