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Mid-Summer: Managing Momentum - 7th February

A$400.00

Feeding, Pruning & Harvest Techniques for Peak Abundance

By mid-summer, the garden is in full swing—but without the right care, it can quickly tip into chaos. This workshop focuses on the hands-on techniques that help productive gardens stay balanced and manageable through the busiest part of the season. Drawing on professional market gardening systems, we’ll cover crop care strategies to optimise yield and quality, from targeted feeding and pruning to trellising and selective harvesting. You’ll learn how to read your plants and make informed decisions that keep crops healthy and harvests rolling. Think of this as your midsummer reset and productivity boost.

Date: 7th February 2026
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Five Tales Farm, Piedmont, Victoria

Feeding, Pruning & Harvest Techniques for Peak Abundance

By mid-summer, the garden is in full swing—but without the right care, it can quickly tip into chaos. This workshop focuses on the hands-on techniques that help productive gardens stay balanced and manageable through the busiest part of the season. Drawing on professional market gardening systems, we’ll cover crop care strategies to optimise yield and quality, from targeted feeding and pruning to trellising and selective harvesting. You’ll learn how to read your plants and make informed decisions that keep crops healthy and harvests rolling. Think of this as your midsummer reset and productivity boost.

Date: 7th February 2026
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Five Tales Farm, Piedmont, Victoria

Home Harvest — Summer & Autumn
Home Harvest — Summer & Autumn
A$700.00

Workshop Focus

  • Summer Crop Care – Fertilising with foliar sprays, maintaining crop health, and recognising pest and disease indicators

  • Variety Selection Insights – Why we choose certain varieties (OP vs F1) and how this impacts yield and resilience

  • Irrigation Management – Sumi, drip, and sprinkler systems; matching methods to crop needs

  • Biological Services – Supporting beneficial insects and ecological pest control

  • Advanced Trellising & Pruning – Comparing Dutch vs Spanish trellis systems; pruning tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, and more

  • Planning Ahead – Transitioning into winter cropping with strategic late-summer planting

You’ll Leave With

  • Proven techniques for maintaining peak-season crops in hot conditions

  • A clear understanding of fertiliser timing and application for maximum impact

  • First-hand experience with trellising and pruning systems for different crops

  • A plan for introducing or improving irrigation in your garden

  • Insights into variety selection that improve productivity and reduce risk

  • A step-by-step approach to late-season planting for a smooth transition into winter
    Resources and checklists for managing peak-season demands

Workshop Schedule

9:00-9:30 - Coffee and hello

9:30-10:15 -  Introduction and farm walk

10:15:11:30 - “Feeding the beast” - summer crops fertility

11:30- 12:30 - Summer disease and pest pressure and how to tackle them

12:30 - 13:30 - Lunch and chats

13:30-14:30 - Trellising and pruning the summer garden

14:30-16:00 - Winter garden planning (yes, very important)