Soil health & self-sufficiency with Craig Castree

Healthy soil. Productive gardens. Your own urban harvest.

Saturday 28 November 2026 · 3–5pm · 11 Acre Farm, Forrestdale · $15 per adult

You don’t need 11 acres to grow your own food. Join horticulturist, author and educator Craig Castree for an afternoon exploring soil health and practical self-sufficiency on an urban block.

Soil health

Discover the living world beneath your feet. Craig will explain how soil biology, compost, worms, diversity and organic matter work together to support productive, resilient gardens.

His approach starts with looking after the soil that feeds your plants.

Self-sufficiency on an urban block

Explore realistic ways to grow more of your own produce and make better use of what your garden gives you, whether you have a suburban backyard, a courtyard or a small growing space.

Bring your questions

The session includes a general Q&A. Ask Craig about your veggie patch, soil, composting, fruit trees, pests, worms or where to start.

Meet Craig Castree

Craig has spent decades working in horticulture. His RegenEdible Gardening approach combines regenerative principles with practical edible gardening, encouraging people to work with nature and restore soil biology.

Craig’s books will be available to purchase at the workshop.

Plan your visit

11 Acre Farm, 448 Nicholson Road, Forrestdale WA 6112. Parking is free. Bring your gardening questions and a notebook.

This afternoon workshop runs beyond our usual daytime hospitality and animal-yard hours. Workshop tickets do not include a meal or animal-yard admission.

Bookings

Book workshop tickets through SevenRooms. Full payment is required when booking. There are 100 adult workshop places at $15 per adult. For workshop enquiries, email erin@11acre.farm.

Cancellations and transfers

Full refund with at least 24 hours’ notice. No refund within 24 hours. Tickets are transferable. If we cancel the workshop, ticket holders receive a full refund.