Interested in growing your own food but don’t know where to start?

Can’t really figure out what’s wrong with that basil plant in your balcony that never seems to pick up?

Join our experienced organic farmer, Fai Hui, as he introduces you to the world of urban farming. The Urban Farmer Course is a journey of 4 interactive workshops that will provide you with the skills and knowledge to confidently germinate seeds, make compost, deal with pesky pests and much more! Course details: • When: Saturdays March 15, 22 & April 12, 26 • Time: 3-5:30pm • Where: Rooftop garden at HKICC School of Creativity, Kowloon City • Price:

– $300/person per workshop – Full course (4 workshops): $1000; Early bird: $900

• Language: English supplemented with Cantonese

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Course Overview Week 1 • When to grow what. Seasons in HK • Understanding how plants work • Seed starting & propagation • Plant of the day: Cucumbers

Week 3 • Fertilising • Pest & disease control • Harvesting & storing • Plant of the day: Eggplants

Week 2 • Understanding soil • Container gardening • Plant care (watering, pruning, etc.) • Plant of the day: Seasonal herbs

Week 4 • Companion planting • Crop rotation • Composting • Plant of the day: Chinese summer veggies

Registration • To register, please send us an email at hello@timetogrow.hk or a private message on Facebook

• Early bird registration: Register before March 8 and get a 10% discount for the full course