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 […]
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 - […]
Curious about where your waste goes? Ever wondered what happens to your recycling, FOGO or rubbish once it leaves the kerb? Or do you have tricky waste questions you've been dying to ask? Join us for an eye-opening, waste 101 session where our Waste Education Team will offer insider tips, bust recycling myths and show […]
We often hear that healthy soil is key to a thriving garden, but how can you tell if your soil is truly up to the task? In this one-hour Master Class, David Sparks will guide you through the essential physical, chemical, and biological aspects of soil health. You'll learn practical tests you can perform to […]
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 - […]
Do you struggle with soil compaction? In cities where space is limited and gardening conditions are often less than ideal, compacted soil can become a significant barrier to growing healthy, thriving plants and to the health of our environment. Soil compaction can be a problem lurking in your garden, quietly affecting plant health, water retention, […]