Workshops

Australian Garden History Society 2011

Warragul Public Library,
75 Victoria Street, Warragul
Learn of the intriguing work of the ‘Australian Garden History Society’. Formed in 1980, the Society promotes knowledge of historic gardens and research into their history. It aims to examine gardens and gardening in their widest social, historic, literary, artistic and scientific context.
Supper provided.

Organic Vegie Gardening & Compost Making Demonstration 2011

Rowe’s Nursery
Steve’s demonstration will cover how to make compost in just two weeks, tips on growing vegies from seed, how to get better results from your vegie garden and the use of organic fertilizers.

Garden Design Advice at Blerick 2011

Blerick Tree Farm
Visit this award-winning business and receive free garden advice (bring your photos and plans). View over 4000 quality trees on display and buy direct from the grower’s farm gate.

Landscaping on a Budget 2011

Venue: Red Parrot Café
1 Bennett Street, Noojee
John Champion, local landscape expert will share ideas with people interested in landscaping their garden on a budget. Plants, art and crafts for sale.

Garden Design Workshop 2011

Community College Gippsland,
McMillan Campus
71 Korumburra Road, Warragul
This new course covers the process of preparing a garden design. Participants will learn how to develop a client brief, conduct a site analysis and prepare a concept plan using landscape design principles.

Dry Stone Walling Workshop 2011

Jindivick Country Gardener
1070 Jacksons Track, Jindivick
Master stonemason, John Champion, will spend the day sharing his skills and passion with a one day workshop featuring dry stone walling techniques, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Pick up Poo – Alpaca Poo! 2011

Nickelby At Darnum
308 Darnum Shady Creek Road,
Darnum
Does your garden need some alpaca poo? Bring bag and spade and walk the paddocks and pick up poo. Easy to collect – they poo in a pile. Enjoy your coffee in the cafe afterwards.