First Harvest - A Beginners Guide to Growing Veggies

Name: First Harvest - A Beginners Guide to Growing Veggies
Start: 2026-02-24T08:30:00+13:00
End: 2026-02-24T11:00:00+13:00
Location: 36 Nancy Avenue, Mairehau, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand

Schedule

Tue Feb 24 2026 at 08:30 am to 11:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

36 Nancy Avenue, Mairehau, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand | Christchurch, CA

New Dates for this course - perfect for Autumn Harvesting
Want to grow your own food but not sure where to start? This six-week course is designed to build your skills, confidence, and knowledge in growing seasonal vegetables — whether you’re working with a backyard, containers, or a small urban plot.
Led by an experienced tutor, each session combines practical demonstrations, home garden tasks, and expert advice on managing crops, pests, compost, and soil health.
What You’ll Learn – Week by Week:
• Getting started
• Understanding your crops
• Becoming a confident composter
• Creating a healthy, productive garden
• Problem Solving
• Tips & Recommendations
Tutor: Nicola Mears
Nicola is an Ōtautahi-based horticulturist with a background in sustainable agriculture, permaculture, and biodynamics. With roots in North Canterbury and international experience, including running an organic farm park in South America - she now manages the St Albans Uniting Parish Community Garden and teaches practical, climate-resilient food growing.
When & Where: Thursday Evenings 6.30-9pm 24 February – 31 March 2026
St Albans Uniting Parish & Community Garden