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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Event description   Learn to save your own seeds from common vegetables and native plants! You'll be able to grow stronger plants, save a small fortune and over time develop varieties that are better adapted to your garden. We'll cover all the basics of how to select, collect, process and stores seeds for best results, and […]

Pollination plays a crucial role in achieving successful summer vegetable harvests. But how well do you understand the pollination needs of your plants? Are you familiar with which plants are self-pollinating, which require cross-pollination, and which rely on wind, insects, or animals? And do you know which ones might need a little extra help, literally […]

Join Open Table in a cooking demonstration and learn how to avoid food wastage in your home as part of National Sustainable Living Festival and Yarra City Council’s My Smart Garden Program. View a live cooking demonstration, enjoy a taste test, learn how to pickle, and take home your jar of pickles and a free […]

Join us to learn the traditional skills of collecting, cleaning, drying and storing vegetable and flower seeds from your garden. There are many benefits of saving your own seeds, including saving money, having seeds to share with others, preserving heirloom varieties and growing plants perfectly suited to your environment. Seed saving was once an essential life […]

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 […]

Do you prune your fruit trees in the summer? Summer pruning is an essential—but often overlooked—step in maintaining the health and productivity of your fruit trees. Unlike winter pruning, summer pruning helps control tree size, improve airflow, and encourage the best possible fruit production for certain types of fruits. In this one hour Master Class […]

About Join Cultivating Community for a hands-on gardening journey led by our Horticulturist Specialist! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, these workshops are perfect for learning new skills and connecting with your community. 25th February 1-2pm - Planting with a purpose 11th March 1-2pm - Composting Made Simple 25th March 1-2pm - […]

Event description Summer pruning helps to maintain your tree’s shape and to keep it to a reasonable size for netting and harvesting, it's also a great time to prune stone fruit so they can heal while still in active growth and reduce the chances of disease! Join us along with Scott Hitchins to learn the how's and why's […]