Landcare Coordinators Mikla Lewis and Megan Harris are collaborating on the workshops. “Young District and Weddin Landcare groups have previously collaborated on other events and projects. It is great to be working with Megan for the first time to include the Temora and Bland shires in bringing these fruit tree workshops to fruition in the communities that we represent”, Mikla said. 

If you’re considering establishing a backyard orchard, or you already have backyard fruit trees that need some TLC but you have no idea where to start, or you’d simply like to improve your pruning techniques, then these workshops will provide the information and confidence you need.

The workshops will be presented by Nicholas Gerhard from Soil by Design. Nicholas is a certified permaculture designer and teacher and is also trained in Allan Savory's Holistic Management practices. He trained at Dr Elaine Ingham’s Soilfood Web Laboratory at Southern Cross University, Lismore and is also trained in commercial market gardening, aquaponics design and mushroom cultivation, along with bio-intensive growing practices. Nicholas will also demonstrate how to do a graft and the correct procedure for planting a fruit tree and setting up the soil for strong fungal activity. Participants will need to bring along gloves and sharp secateurs.

 Workshops will be held at:

Temora: Sunday July 31 (RSVP Thurs July 28) - Temora Shire Council

Young (Maimuru): Saturday August 6 (RSVP Thurs August 4) - Young District Landcare

Grenfell: Sunday August 7 (RSVP Thurs August 4) – Weddin Landcare

West Wyalong: Sunday August 14 (RSVP Thurs August 11) - Lake Cowal Foundation

Bookings are essential for catering purposes, and places are limited, so please book early. For bookings and more information contact Megan Harris 0499 199 076 email blandtemora@lachlandcare.org.au