• This event was part of EcoFest 2026 and has passed.
Past Programme 2026

Grow Fresh Food at Home.

Event Tags:
Public Transport

Location

The Chapel
75 Beach Road, Te Atatū Peninsula, Auckland 0610, 0610
West Auckland

About this Event

🌿 Event: Grow Your Own Veggies in Small Spaces

Save money. Save water. Grow fresh food at home.

šŸ„• About the event

Want fresh veggies but think you don’t have enough space?
This hands-on, beginner-friendly session will show you how to grow food in small spaces—balconies, patios, courtyards, or tiny backyards—while saving on your food and water bills.

Perfect for renters, apartment dwellers, and anyone wanting to grow more with less.

🌱 What you’ll learn

  • What vegetables grow best in small spaces

  • Containers, raised beds, and vertical growing ideas

  • How to reduce water use with smart watering techniques

  • Soil basics for healthy, productive plants

  • Simple tips to cut grocery costs by growing your own food

  • Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)

šŸ‘©ā€šŸŒ¾ Who it’s for

  • Beginners (no gardening experience needed)

  • Urban and apartment gardeners

  • Families, renters, and sustainability-curious folks

  • Anyone wanting to live lighter and eat fresher

Cost: Free