Internships
3 month, 6 month and 9 month opportunities for hands on learning in a successful organic nursery.
Available from August – May.
You will learn how to:
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Propagate heirloom veg and herb seeds for farm, market and retail
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Green manure and cover crops for soil regeneration
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Prepare soil and plant seedlings for seed saving
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Take cuttings of herbs and fruits
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Learn about seed/potting mixes and fertilisers
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Natural pest and disease management and IPM
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Grafting (winter)
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Irrigation and watering
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Represent at Farmers markets
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Plant identification
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Seed saving for security of heirloom varieties
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Animals in permaculture management
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Learn how to budget, market and run business operation