Making More With Microbes

Four Days of Dirty Tricks & Secrets to help you become the smartest person you know when it comes to soil, compost & compost tea.

August 11th – 14th, 2011
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax
Cost: $300-$350 Sliding Scale

We have attempted to keep this course as affordable as possible, using community partnerships to share resources and keep costs down. If you are able to afford to pay $350, part of your fee will go towards scholarships for people who are unable to afford the whole tuition.

This class will teach you:
•    Basics of microbiology
•    Bringing life and health to your soil
•    Secrets to making best-quality customized compost
•    Vermicomposting
•    Combating soil disturbances, soil compaction, plant diseases and pathogens.
•    Making quality compost tea & compost extracts
•    Designs and recipes for your own compost tea brewer

We will work both inside and outside of the classroom. The hands-on work will allow you to put your knowledge into practice.

Doug Weatherbee (a.k.a “The Soil Doctor”) is a Soil Foodweb Advisor and soil expert. He has trained extensively with the renown Dr. Elaine Ingham, founder of the Soil Foodweb association. He has studied watershed restoration. He is also a Certified Permaculture Designer and Teacher, having studied with one of the world’s leading Permaculturalists, Geoff Lawton.

For a detailed course outline visit http://halifaxgardennetwork.wordpress.com/

Registration
To register, please complete the information below and contact Garity at garity@ecologyaction.ca
Payment is required to secure your spot.

Registration Form
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Method of payment and Cancellation Policy:
Participants must pay upon registering for the class. We can accept cash, cheque or credit card. We require a credit card number or payment to secure your spot. Please note that we can only refund your registration fee if you cancel a minimum of four business days prior to the class. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to invite a friend to come in your place. (Please be conscious of allergies and dietary needs).
Please Note:  Buses 14, 17,18 and 10 all stop along Inglis Street and the 9 stops along Tower Road. We will also attempt to match participants interested in car pooling if possible. If you require childcare to attend the workshop please let us know and we will do our best to provide it.