Webinar - Desert Gardening

Events Details

Join us on 18 August at 9:30 am Doha time for an enriching 1.5-hour Zoom workshop designed to guide you through the unique aspects of desert gardening. Whether in Doha or anywhere in the Gulf, this workshop is open to all, catering to gardeners of all abilities and accommodating various garden sizes.

Workshop Highlights:

1. Understanding Desert Gardening: Explore the peculiarities and opportunities in desert gardening, focusing on local climate and soil conditions.
2. Selecting Suitable Vegetables for Your Garden: Discover the most viable and nutritious vegetables that can thrive in your desert garden, meeting your culinary and nutritional needs.
3. Soil Preparation – Land and Pots: Learn about soil testing, amendment techniques, and best practices to prepare land and pots for productive growth.
4. Vegetable Garden Design and Layout: Understand the principles of design and layout that will allow you to maximize space, sun, and aesthetics in your vegetable garden.
5. Water Conservation Strategies: Grasp essential techniques for water conservation in desert climates, including efficient irrigation systems and drought-resistant planting strategies.
6. Gardening in the Desert Tips: Gain invaluable tips and secrets for successful desert gardening from an expert who has been practising it for over a decade.

About the Presenter:

This workshop is offered in collaboration with Dany Deaibess, an accomplished Agronomist with over 15 years of experience in organic gardening, landscaping, and agriculture. Passionate about his work, Dany has been cultivating his food in his backyard in Qatar for the past ten years.

Suitable for All Abilities and Garden Sizes: Whether you have a sprawling or modest container garden, this workshop will provide you with the insights and skills needed to enjoy a fruitful harvest.