Imagine the complex microscopic life interactions in this root ball (Photo: Steve Batley)

Journey into the amazing world of soil, with Steve Batley
7pm Monday 14th April (a week earlier than usual)
Lindfield Seniors Hall

Steve Batley from Sydney Organic Gardens will take us on a journey to explore the complex and mind-blowing interactions between plants and microbes. See how plants farm bacteria for nutrients, and how fungus provides plants with essential trace minerals by breaking down rocks. Meet some of the bizarre creatures that live in soil – a world of unimaginable complexity and diversity that builds and maintains fertile, stable soil so that we can grow nutrient rich food.

Discover how soil life is essential for our own health and wellbeing, and that of the Earth. And learn how to look after your soil to promote a thriving microbiome in your own garden.

Steve has spent 35 years studying and practising permaculture and landscape architecture, and more recently holistic management.
He has a deep understanding of landscape function, particularly in relation to ecological agriculture and the role of soil.

As an educator, Steve teaches people how to build soil health, enhance biodiversity, restore water cycles and grow nutrient rich tasty food at home.  He builds productive ecosystems that help people connect with nature.

Doors open at 6.30pm. Come early to browse our library and find a treasure on our reuse & recycle table.

Stick around for a chat and a cuppa afterwards. Supper will be provided and served by Ryde and Willoughby local group members.

Guest are welcome and this is a free event, but please register so we know how many people to expect.