Community & Business
29 March, 2024
Grow your own free sessions
FREE sessions to educate people how to grow their own vegetables are being offered by Tablelands Regional Council.
The free “Growing Veggies on the Tablelands” sessions will be held next month and will include how to grow vegetables, fruit and herbs.
Keen local veggie grower Jodie Eden will be talking about sustainable vegetable gardening that is tailored to our local area.
“The Tablelands is a place like no other, with a lucky combination of soil and climate that allows us to grow something to eat all year round,” Ms Eden said.
“I really enjoy preparing and eating delicious, healthy food and I love sitting down to a meal where most of the ingredients have come from my backyard.
“Almost everything delicious can be grown here at some point in the year, but most veggies have a season – it is rarely worth the effort trying to grow them outside their season.
“I can provide a few tips and tricks learned through decades of trial and error. Whatever your situation and whatever type of garden you enjoy you’ll be able to find some edible plants that will work for you.
“Armed with all this information you’ll be in the running for TRC’s Garden Competition later in the year,” Ms Eden added.
The sessions will be held in Atherton (18 April), Ravenshoe (19 April), and Malanda (27 April).
Anyone who is interested to attend the free sessions should register by going to www.trc.qld.gov.au/free-garden-sessions by Monday 15 April.
