Starting & Maintaining a Worm Farm Workshop
Starting & Maintaining a Worm Farm Workshop takes place on Sat, 7 Nov 2026 at 10:30 am (GMT+13) at Lincoln Community Gardens (behind the old Maternity Hospital) in Christchurch, New Zealand, and runs until 11:30 am. Entry is free; the listing is on Events.
About this event
Join local chef and worm farming expert Ben Hogan for a beginner’s workshop on transforming organic waste into valuable garden fertiliser. Participants learn to maintain worm farms and troubleshoot common issues while discovering the benefits of vermicast for their gardens.
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Worm farming is a great way to turn your organic waste, such as kitchen scraps, into rich fertiliser for your garden, in the form of worm castings and worm tea. This workshop will be presented by Ben Hogan, who is a local chef, volunteer firefighter and worm farming practitioner. This beginner’s workshop is suitable for all ages* and will cover how to maintain and troubleshoot common worm farm problems and mistakes. Learn how your organic waste can be transformed into “liquid gold” and how vermicast can benefit your garden. * This is a Children’s University event Registration is not required; you can just come along on the day. The Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens are located on James Street, behind the former Lincoln Maternity Hospital. A koha donation to support our activities will be much appreciated. For more information, please get in touch with the coordinator Ruth Wood by phone: 021 074 3905 or email: [email protected]. Our Sponsors A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee, Lincoln Hammer Hardware.
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Details
- When
- Sat, 7 Nov 2026 · 10:30 am (GMT+13) · until 11:30 am
- Where
- Lincoln Community Gardens (behind the old Maternity Hospital)
- Address
- 35 James Street, Lincoln 7608, New Zealand
- Price
- Free
Questions
- When is Starting & Maintaining a Worm Farm Workshop?
- Sat, 7 Nov 2026 at 10:30 am GMT+13.
- How much are tickets for Starting & Maintaining a Worm Farm Workshop?
- Entry is free.
- Where is Starting & Maintaining a Worm Farm Workshop?
- Lincoln Community Gardens (behind the old Maternity Hospital), 35 James Street, Lincoln 7608, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Where can I buy tickets for Starting & Maintaining a Worm Farm Workshop?
- Tickets are sold on Events. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does Starting & Maintaining a Worm Farm Workshop end?
- It runs until 11:30 am.
