I will presenting an informal talk and workshop on Biochar on the 4th February.
"Barry Batchelor is a Sunshine Coast trained Permaculture designer who runs and owns Black Earth Products. Australia’s first company to produce and supply Biochar for the backyard gardener. Barry will talk about the history, present and future of Biochar production. It’s use in organic gardens, blending with composts and liquid nutrient biological teas. Barry will also cover how to make a low emission Biochar gasifier, Barry has developed as an open source style project so other Biochar enthusiasts can cleanly make their own Biochar."
I will have some Biochar and BiocharMax for sale. I will also have 25 litre bags of my awesome new Biochar compost blend. If you are interested in bulk 200 litres drums of any of these product contact me before the workshop on 07 3886 6712 or message me on my website www.blackearthproducts.com.au
Yandina Community Gardens – Queensland
Corner of North and Farrell Streets, Yandina, Queensland.
9.30am to 11.30am Saturday 4th February 2012
The FREE workshops are part of the Community Partnership under the ‘Living Smart’ Programme with Sunshine Coast Council. All workshops commence at 9.30 am (unless otherwise indicated) and go for approx 1 1/2 to 2 hours. These FREE workshops are open to everyone in the community, not just members and volunteers at the Gardens and there is no need to book a place - unless otherwise indicated for that particular workshop. It is advisable to bring along a notepad and pen for taking notes, as well as a hat, sunscreen and your water bottle. For more information or to be included on our mail-out list for workshop reminders, please contact us at - Email: info@yandinacommunitygardens.com.au or Phone: 5446 7373 and leave a message – a friendly volunteer will get back to you during normal opening times at the Gardens.
I will also be presenting at Brisbane Organic Growers Inc “Seminar on New Directions in Organic Gardening ” in March 2012