ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS, ARTICLES, GROUPS, JOBS, AND PLACES - MELBOURNE

Brighton Communal Garden Volunteer Tuesdays

Brighton Communal Garden End of Airlie st, Brighton, VIC, Australia

About come and join the journey of growth, sustainability, and togetherness by being a part of a gardening community. The team from Cultivating Community will guide this initiative, providing support and expertise to help your garden thrive. As we grow this garden together, we look forward to witnessing the growth of not just plants, but […]

Free

Summer Smell Workshop

Toorak/South Yarra Library 340 Toorak Rd, South Yarra, VIC, Australia

Event description Being in nature is rejuvenating - fresh air, greenery, and birdsong can instantly calm us. But did you know that your sense of smell can further enhance these restorative experiences? Closely tied to emotions and memories, scent has the power to transport you, evoke feelings, and create meaningful connections to place. Join the […]

Free

Webinar – Understanding Shade, Sun and Heat – Summer Gardening Skills Master Class

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You often see terms like full sun, sun, part shade, and shade on plant labels, but what do they really mean for vegetable gardening? How do you know where to place your plants? And then there’s heat – a different factor entirely. In this one-hour online Masterclass, Teresa Day will explain the differences between light […]

$25

Cultivate, Cook and Connect – Gardening & Cooking workshops

Highett st Community Garden Belgium Ave, Richmond, VIC, Australia

About Experience the joy of gardening and cooking in our engaging workshops, designed for all ages! Each session includes a 1-hour gardening workshop followed by a 1-hour cooking class. This intergenerational series offers a space for young and old to share skills, stories, and experiences. Wednesday, 8th January, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Learn the […]

Free

Restoring Healthy Soils

Raleigh Road Activity centre 54 Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong, VIC, Australia

Event description Save time and money in the garden by shoring up the foundations: soil. In this workshop Craig Castree reveals some key fundamentals to restoring healthy soils including the magic of humus and importance of microbial activity. While soil might not be the typical topic of conversation, it’s time it became a priority. His new book, Soil […]

Free

Harvest and Swap Session

Rooftop Garden at Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre 70 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About Come and learn how to harvest produce as well as take part in a Food Swap. Leave with a bag of seasonal produce as well as perhaps some other lovely items from the rooftop food swap.

Free

Harvest and Swap Session

Rooftop Garden at Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre 70 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About Come and learn how to harvest produce as well as take part in a Food Swap. Leave with a bag of seasonal produce as well as perhaps some other lovely items from the rooftop food swap. Date Saturday 1 February 2025 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (UTC+11) Location Rooftop Garden at Burwood Brickworks Shopping […]

Free

Seed saving and seed growing

Brimbank Libraries: Sydenham Library 1 Station Street, Taylor's Lake, VIC, Australia

Event description In this indoor presentation, horticulturalist Kat Lavers will teach you how to save seeds and how to grow veggies and herbs from seed. Topics covered: Seed saving techniques for common vegetables How to store seeds for maximum lifespan Growing from seed without spending a cent on seed raising mix The Brimbank Seed Library is […]

Free

Brighton Communal Garden Summer Green Gatherings

Brighton Communal Garden End of Airlie st, Brighton, VIC, Australia

About Come and join the journey of growth, sustainability, and togetherness by being a part of a gardening community. The team from Cultivating Community will guide this initiative, providing support and expertise to help your garden thrive. As we grow this garden together, we look forward to witnessing the growth of not just plants, but […]

Free

Webinar – Cheap and easy food gardening for beginners

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Event description New to growing food at home? This webinar is for you!  Think you don't have enough space to grow veggies? Oh yes you do! In this session local permaculture expert Scott Hitchins will share tips and tricks to get you started growing fresh, healthy, organic food. Whether you're working with a balcony, courtyard or backyard, […]

Free