We introduced in February, our Mini-Workshops for beginners wishing to embark on the journey of growing their own food in limited urban spaces. The workshops are all inter-connected and participants would benefit from attending all of them.
Sessions in April 2018 are as follows:
Session 1 : Soil and Compost : Sunday April 15, 2018 - 2 hrs
Sessions in April 2018 are as follows:
Session 1 : Soil and Compost : Sunday April 15, 2018 - 2 hrs
- Soil - Characteristics of healthy soil
- Kitchen composting - A method that endeavours imitating nature with a low-cost kit that can be put together at home
Session 2 : Soil, Seed and Plant : Sunday April 22, 2018 - 2 hrs
- Soil : Soil-Mix, Building soil, Care, Maintenance
- Sowing : Potting-Mix, Sapling-making, Seasons
- Plant : Transplanting, Location, Care, Crop-cycle
Timings:
8.15 a.m. to 10.15 am
8.00 a.m. is the reporting time
Please note the change in timings due to summer
Venue:
UL-DBPH Roof-top Community Farm,
Don Bosco Provincial House Terrace,
Don Bosco School Campus,
Matunga (East),
Mumbai – 400017
One has to walk up a flight of stairs from the 4th floor to reach the terrace. Session will be conducted in Gurukul style.
Things you will need:
Notebook and pencil, a carry bag for take-home souvenirs, cap for the sun, a bottle of water and a snack in case you get hungry.
Age Eligibility:
Above 12 years
Contribution towards session:
Rs 500/- per session (Rs 450/- for donors) can be given on the workshop day. Do drop in a mail to urbanleaves@gmail.com so that we expect you and make necessary arrangements.