A Year of Gardening ,Cooking & Connecting!
Feb
7
February 7 – December 5, 2026
The Hive Community Resource Hub, 🇦🇺
About This Event
A Year of Gardening ,Cooking & Connecting! is a series of workshops held from February 7, 2026, to December 5, 2026, at The Hive Community Resource Hub in Burton.
What to Expect
- Hands-on learning from garden to kitchen
- Grow food, cook delicious meals, and build community connections
- Learn practical skills, seasonal activities, and sustainable living practices
- Focus on topics like garden design, soil preparation, composting, seed saving, food preservation, and permaculture
- Gain confidence and knowledge in a welcoming, collaborative environment
Who Should Attend
This year-long series is designed for participants aged 13 and above who are interested in practical skills for gardening, cooking, and sustainable living.
Practical Information
Each session runs for 2 hours, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. The event is held in-person.
Programme
- Feb 7, 2026: Growing Together: Planning & Preparing the Hive Garden – Kick off the year with garden design, soil prep, composting, and planting seedlings.
- Mar 7, 2026: Seed to Feed: Starting Seeds & Propagating Plants – Learn seed sowing, cuttings, and propagation techniques. Take home plants and seeds.
- Apr 4, 2026: Compost in Action: Building Healthy Soil – Build a compost heap, explore worm farming and bokashi systems for nutrient cycling.
- May 2, 2026: Harvest & Store: Intro to Lacto-Fermentation & Pickling – Harvest together and learn brining and vinegar pickling for seasonal produce.
- Jun 6, 2026: Winter in the Kitchen: Say Cheese! – Make quick cheeses like ricotta, paneer, and mozzarella, flavored with garden herbs.
- Jul 4, 2026: Winter in the Kitchen: Sourdough Baking 101 – Learn sourdough basics from starter care to baking a perfect loaf.
- Aug 1, 2026: Winter in the Kitchen: Gluten-Free Bread Making – Master two gluten-free bread styles and flour blends for delicious results.
- Sep 5, 2026: Spring into Action: Building Wicking Beds – Construct water-wise wicking beds for dry climates.
- Oct 3, 2026: Spring into Action #2: Companion Planting & Summer Veg – Plant seasonal veggies and herbs, learn soil health and companion planting.
- Nov 14, 2026: Spring into Action #3: Seed Saving Workshop – Collect, clean, and store seeds to preserve heirloom varieties and strengthen local food systems.
- Dec 5, 2026: Design Your Own Permaculture Garden & Harvest Celebration – Plan your home garden using permaculture principles and share a harvest meal together.
Topics
Feb
7
– 5
February 7 – December 5, 2026
Location
The Hive Community Resource Hub
380 Waterloo Corner Road
Burton, 5110 · 🇦🇺 Australia
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