Moss Vale Nutrition Gardening Intensive: April 28-30, 2026 - Apr 2026
By Outlandish Ventures
TL;DR: Unlock garden fertility and resilience by leveraging fungi, microbes, and minerals for superior plant health, especially in challenging soils.
- Learn to harness fungi, microbes, and minerals for soil regeneration.
- Enhance nutrient uptake and plant performance in deficient soils.
- Gain hands-on experience with mycorrhizal networks and microbial life.
- Implement cutting-edge science for carbon sequestration and yield increase.
- Network with regenerative agriculture and permaculture practitioners.
Why it matters: Understanding soil biology is crucial for sustainable food production and ecosystem health, offering practical pathways to regenerative practices that go beyond conventional gardening.
Do this next: Research local availability of microbial inoculants and mycorrhizal fungi for your garden or farm.
Recommended for: Experienced gardeners, horticulturists, and permaculture practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of soil biology and regenerative practices.
📅 April 28-30, 2026 | 📍 Moss Vale, Australia | 🏷️ workshop
The Nutrition Gardening Workshop is a trailblazing two-and-a-half-day intensive held from April 28-30, 2026, in Moss Vale, NSW, Australia, focusing on harnessing fungi, microbes, and minerals to revolutionize garden fertility and resilience. Tailored for gardeners, horticulturists, landscape designers, arborists, and ecological enthusiasts, this workshop delves into the pivotal roles of mycorrhizal networks and microbial life in building soil structure, enhancing nutrient uptake, and boosting plant performance in nutrient-deficient Australian soils. Led by globally acclaimed experts Dr. Alison Pouliot, a fungi ecologist, and Graeme Sait, a soil nutrition innovator, participants will explore radical ecological concepts and practical techniques for regenerative gardening that echo permaculture ethics of earth care and soil stewardship.
Attendees, limited to a small interactive group of 20, will gain hands-on experience in fostering symbiotic relationships between plant roots and fungi—essential for thriving in Australia's challenging climate. Key learnings include using fungi to improve water retention, disease resistance, and overall garden productivity; integrating minerals for balanced nutrition; and applying these principles to designed landscapes, home gardens, and regenerative farms. The workshop features field demonstrations, group discussions, and sharing sessions, making it invaluable for permaculture practitioners aiming to enhance food forests, guild plantings, and closed-loop systems with microbial inoculants and fungal propagules.
Why it's valuable: In permaculture, healthy soils are the foundation of abundance, and this event provides cutting-edge science-backed methods to accelerate soil regeneration, sequester carbon, and increase yields without synthetic inputs. Participants leave with actionable strategies to implement immediately, networking opportunities in Australia's regenerative community, and inspiration from real-world applications on supporter Sandra's regenerative farm. As the first of its kind in Australia, it bridges mycology, agroecology, and practical horticulture, empowering attendees to create flourishing, resilient ecosystems that support biodiversity and human health. Perfect for those advancing beyond basic permaculture design into advanced soil biology.