Wicking Beds 101 - Waterwise Gardening

Want to know how to grow a more productive garden using less water? The answer may be a wicking bed! Located in Balcatta, Campion Community Garden is the only community garden within the City 100% dedicated to wicking beds. Using 50 - 80% less water than traditional "in ground" growing and an optimum soil depth of only 30cm, wicking beds can be constructed from a variety of recycled and reclaimed materials and are perfect for any sized garden. The workshop will guide participants through theory and design, including: • construction of a wicking bed • hands on building demonstration to give attendees a step-by-step "how to" guide that you can replicate at home. Hosted at the Campion Community Garden as part of National Community Gardens Open Day, this event is followed by a community sausage sizzle.