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

Soil compaction - Problems and Solutions. Spotlight on Soil Master Class
2025-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | online
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, and overall health and productivity of your space and the wider environment.
In this one hour Master Class delivered by Craig Castree, we’ll explore how compacted soil disrupts plant growth, reduces root penetration, contributes to poor drainage, and poor nutrient exchange, leaving your garden struggling. We’ll also unpack the unique factors that lead to soil compaction in urban environments—from construction, heavy foot traffic, and the use of containers to the challenges of small, confined garden spaces and how has an impact on all manner of natural cycles including our weather, especially rainfall.
Don’t worry—it’s not all bad news! This session will also provide solutions. You’ll learn simple, effective techniques for reversing soil compaction in urban gardens, including how to improve aeration, boost organic matter, and create a healthier, more resilient soil ecosystem. Whether you’re a community gardener, balcony gardener, or city dweller with a small backyard, you’ll walk away with actionable tips to rejuvenate your garden soil and support better plant growth.
Join us to find out how you can turn your compacted urban soil into the perfect foundation for a flourishing garden.
This session is the first in a series called “Focus on Soil”. Other topics include Soil Overview and the role of fungi; Soil Contamination and Safety; Microbes and Minerals – Book the Series Package for discount. Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Master Class full price tickets. You can become a Friend of SGA here. Green Garden Professional (GGPs) receive a 30% discount.

Grow Your Knowledge - Free Gardening Workshops
2025-03-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Spotswood Community House, 598 Melbourne Rd, Spotswood, VIC, 3188, Australia
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 – Seasonal Planting

Dates
Tuesday 25 February 2025 – Tuesday 25 March 2025 (UTC+11)

Location

Spotswood Community House
598 Melbourne Rd, Spotswood Vic 3188

Overview of Healthy Soil & Role of Fungi - Spotlight on Soil Master Class
2025-03-20 19:00 - 20:00 | online
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 assess the condition of your soil and discover simple, effective ways to improve it.
Healthy soil leads to a more productive garden with bigger, healthier crops, and it also benefits the local environment by supporting pollinators and biodiversity. This session will cover:

Identifying soil types and how to measure the proportions of clay, silt, and sand;
What soil types mean for gardeners and how to amend them for better growth;
Understanding soil chemistry, including pH levels and other nutrient imbalances;
An introduction to the Soil Food Web—exploring the role of microbes, fungi, and soil biodiversity;
A focus on the vital role of fungi in soil health, and why fungi should be considered alongside flora and fauna in your garden activities.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your gardening practices, this session will give you a solid foundation in soil science and practical tips for improving your garden’s health and productivity.
This session is the first in a series called “Focus on Soil”. Other topics include Soil Compaction; Soil Contamination and Safety; Microbes and Minerals – Book the Series Package for discount. Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Master Class full price tickets. You can become a Friend of SGA here. Green Garden Professional (GGPs) receive a 30% discount.

Waste 101: to the bin and beyond
2025-03-12 13:30 - 14:30 | Rosanna Fire Station Community House, 232 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna, VIC, 3084, Australia
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 how you can make a big impacts with small changes.
Do not miss this chance to level up your waste know-how and become a true waste-warrior.
Bring your questions, no trash topic is too tricky for us!

Webinar - Summer pruning workshop
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | online
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 of summer pruning of your stone fruit (peaches, apricots, plums etc) as well as apples, pears, quince, figs and more.
We will also touch on citrus and other fruiting trees that are pruned through the year.
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Please note that this is an event for Naarm/Melbourne gardeners only. If you live outside this area, please contact your council to find out what free sustainable gardening events are available locally.
If you have any access or support questions or requirements in order to participate fully (eg. interpreter), please let us know at least two weeks prior to the event and we will be pleased to assist you. Photos will be taken at this event, but there is an option to opt out on the day.
This My Smart Garden event is proudly presented by City of Stonnington on the land of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung of the Kulin nation. My Smart Garden pays our respect to Elders past and present and acknowledges that First Nations peoples have cared for Country sustainably for tens of thousands of years.

Webinar - Summer Pruning - Summer Gardening Skills Master Class
2025-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 | online
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 taken by Scott Hitchins, we’ll walk you through which fruits benefit most from summer pruning—such as apples, pears, stone fruits, and berries—and how to approach the task at different stages of growth. You’ll learn:

When and why to prune in summer compared to winter, and how each season affects tree growth.
The specific benefits of summer pruning, including enhanced fruit size, improved sunlight exposure, and stronger disease resistance.
Pruning techniques for various fruit trees: thinning out excess growth, removing deadwood, and shaping trees to encourage optimal fruiting.
Top tips to help you get the timing just right, avoid common mistakes, and tackle challenges like overgrowth or disease prevention.
Practical advice for pruning different types of fruit trees—from apples and peaches to cherries and grapes—and when to prune based on their unique growth cycles.

Whether you’re managing a backyard orchard or caring for a few fruit trees in your garden, summer pruning can make a huge difference in the health and harvest of your trees. Join us and unlock the secret to healthier, more productive fruit trees this summer with the right pruning techniques!

This session is the first in a series called “Summer Gardening Skills”. Other topics include – Seed Saving and Storing, Hand Pollination and Understanding Shade, Sun and Heat. Book the Series Package for discount. Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Master Class full price tickets. Green Garden Professional (GGPs) receive a 30% discount.

Brighton Communal Garden Summer Green Gatherings
2025-02-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-01-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Brighton Communal Garden, End of Airlie st, Brighton, VIC, 3188, 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 a strong and resilient community that reaps the rewards of this collaboration.
Resilient Summer Gardens
Join us for a hands-on summer series focused on creating resilient gardens that thrive in the heat! Each session will dive into essential topics such as soil health and pH testing, growing techniques for summer crops, harvesting, composting, pest and disease control, effective summer watering strategies, and general garden maintenance. Be part of the garden’s care and management as we work together to nurture a productive and
vibrant communal space.
Dates
Monday 6 January 2025 – Monday 17 February 2025 (UTC+11)
Location
Brighton Communal Garden
End of Airlie st , Brighton Vic 3188

Collecting & Storing Seeds - Summer Gardening Skills Master Class
2025-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | online
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 skill passed down through the generations, and learning how to do it may be easier than you think.
This one-hour online workshop, presented by Charlotte Harrison, will help you access this lost gardening wisdom and set you up for seed saving success. Topics covered include:

The benefits of seed saving;
Planning ahead to ensure the seeds you save will flourish when planted;
The seed saving process step-by-step: selecting parent plants, collecting, cleaning, drying and storing seeds;
5 easiest vegetable and flower seeds to save;
How to connect with other seed savers in your community through seed swaps and libraries.

This session is the first in a series called “Summer Gardening Skills”. Other topics include – Seed Saving and Storing and Fruit Tree Pruning. Book the Series Package for discount. Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Master Class full price tickets. Green Garden Professional (GGPs) receive a 30% discount.

No Waste Cooking with Open Table
2025-02-08 14:30 - 16:00 | Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library, 182 St Georges Road, North Fitzroy, VIC, 3068, Australia
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 no waste cookbook.
This event is free but registration is essential – please use the link below to book.
This Yarra Libraries and My Smart Garden partner event is proudly presented by Yarra City Council on the land of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung of the Kulin nation. My Smart Garden pays our respect to Elders past and present and acknowledges that First Nations peoples have cared for Country sustainably for tens of thousands of years.

Webinar - Summer Gardening Skills - Hand Pollination - SGA
2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:00 | online
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 with your own hands?
Join Karen Sutherland for this one-hour Master Class session where she will:

Introduce you to the world of pollination, explaining the different types;
Identify which summer vegetables in your garden may benefit from hand pollination;
Teach you the biological elements to look for to recognise male and female plant parts.
Teach you the equipment and techniques for hand-pollinating different fruit bearing plants;
Explain the importance of hand pollination, not only for achieving abundant crops but also for maintaining seed integrity for future seasons.

By the end of this session, you’ll have the knowledge and tools to boost your vegetable garden’s and will be bursting to get out into the garden to help your plants along. This session is the first in a series called “Summer Gardening Skills”. Other topics include – Seed Saving and Storing and Fruit Tree Pruning. Book the Series Package for discount. Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Master Class full price tickets. You can become a Friend of SGA here. Green Garden Professional (GGPs) receive a 30% discount.

What you will learn

The ins and outs of polliation and how to successfully hand pollinate fruiting plants

What you will get

Access to recording for 2 weeks

Appropriate for
Gardeners with 1-5 years experience.
Your Teacher

Karen Sutherland has been growing food since she was 8 years old and has had 40 years training and experience in horticulture, specialising in edible gardening for the last 15 years. She teaches, writes, and consults on edible gardening, with an emphasis on native Australian plants for food and health. She co-authored the award-winning book ‘Tomato, Know Sow Grow Feast’ in 2018 and regular writes for Organic Gardening Magazine and Green Magazine. She also has a regular spot of 3CR radio.

Webinar - Seed saving
2025-02-05 18:30 - 20:00 | online
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 troubleshoot common errors. You’ll also learn about local seed libraries where you can swap and share your surplus.

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Please note that this is an event for Naarm/Melbourne gardeners only. If you live outside this area, please contact your council to find out what free sustainable gardening events are available locally.
If you have any access or support questions or requirements in order to participate fully (eg. interpreter), please let us know at least two weeks prior to the event and we will be pleased to assist you. Photos will be taken at this event, but there is an option to opt out on the day.
This My Smart Garden event is proudly presented by Hobsons Bay City Council on the land of Bunurong people of the Kulin nation. My Smart Garden pays our respect to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledges that First Nations peoples have cared for Country sustainably for tens of thousands of years.

Webinar - Cheap and easy food gardening for beginners
2025-02-04 19:00 - 20:30 | online
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, this session aims to empower you to get growing at home.

Why grow organic food at home?

Gardening is good for you! Getting outside is clinically proven to have a positive effect on mental and physical health.
Growing your own food benefits the environment by reducing chemical use and petrol used on food transportation.
Save money and time by harvesting at home.

About the presenter:
Scott Hitchins has been working with sustainable, food-producing gardens for most of his life. He has qualifications in biological science, permaculture design, education, and is a founding member of Werribee Park Heritage Orchard.
Hosted by Wyndham City Council Green Living team. Want to be first to know about other My Smart Garden and sustainability workshops in Wyndham? Sign up for our Green Living Newsletter.

Seed saving and seed growing
2025-02-01 12:30 - 15:00 | Brimbank Libraries: Sydenham Library, 1 Station Street, Taylor's Lake, VIC, 3038, 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 open at Sydenham Library. Library members can take one packet of seeds per month. To help sustain the Seed Library, we encourage members to save and donate heirloom seeds back into the collection, and in return be able to borrow extra seed packets that month.
Come along to this event if you’d like to know how to save and grow from seeds!

Please feel free to bring any surplus produce, seeds, cuttings, plants, gardening magazines etc. to swap and share!
Kat Lavers is a passionate gardener and sustainable food systems advocate. With a background in permaculture design, teaching and facilitation, her work reconnects people with the land under their feet, and helps them experience the abundance of growing food as well as their role in wider ecosystems.
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Please note that this is an event for Naarm/Melbourne gardeners only. If you live outside this area, please contact your council to find out what free sustainable gardening events are available locally.
This venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have any access or support questions or requirements in order to participate fully (eg. interpreter), please let us know at least two weeks prior to the event and we will be pleased to assist you. Photos will be taken at this event, but there is an option to opt out on the day.
This My Smart Garden event is proudly presented by Brimbank City Council on the land of Wurundjeri and Boon Wurung peoples of the Kulin nation. My Smart Garden pays our respect to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledges that First Nations peoples have cared for Country sustainably for tens of thousands of years.

Harvest and Swap Session
2025-02-01 12:30 - 14:30 | Rooftop Garden at Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre, 70 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East, Melbourne, VIC, 3151, 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 Centre
70 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East VIC, A, 70 Middleborough Road, Burwood East VIC 3151

Harvest and Swap Session
2025-02-01 12:30 - 14:30 | Rooftop Garden at Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre, 70 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East, Melbourne, VIC, 3151, 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.

Restoring Healthy Soils
2025-02-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Raleigh Road Activity centre, 54 Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong, VIC, 3032, 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 is Not A Dirty Word goes beyond just sounding the alarm, it offers a solution after solution to the problems most of us never knew we had with soil. We’ll take a regenerative approach that revitalises the soil, reduces reliance on chemical inputs, and restores its nutrient density. Castree’s strategies promise to revolutionise edible gardening, farming, and growing food plants.
Please feel free to bring any surplus produce, seeds, cuttings, plants, gardening magazines etc to swap and share!

Please note that this is an event for Naarm/Melbourne gardeners only. If you live outside this area, please contact your council to find out what free sustainable gardening events are available locally.
This session will be hosted at the Maribyrnong Edible Gardens inside the Raleigh Road Activity Centre. The centre is wheelchair accessible, including accessible bathrooms. The garden has uneven ground. If you have any access or support questions or requirements in order to participate fully (eg. interpreter), please let us know at least two weeks prior to the event and we will be pleased to assist you. Photos will be taken at this event, but there is an option to opt out on the day.
This My Smart Garden event is proudly presented by Maribyrnong City Council on the land of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong of the Kulin nation. My Smart Garden pays our respect to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledges that First Nations peoples have cared for Country sustainably for tens of thousands of years.

Cultivate, Cook and Connect - Gardening & Cooking workshops
2025-01-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Highett st Community Garden, Belgium Ave, Richmond, VIC, 3121, 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 basics of summer gardening—what different plants need—then enjoy a Greek cooking class.
Friday, 17th January, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Discover how to harvest and save seeds, followed by a Lebanese dips and pickling workshop.
Wednesday, 22nd January, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Explore the journey from seeds to plate in 7 weeks, then make Italian pizza and bread.
Friday, 31st January, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Create an edible flower garden and learn to extend produce shelf life, followed by a session on creative ways to use excess produce.
Sign up to secure your spot today—free and open to all ages!
Under 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult.

Webinar - Understanding Shade, Sun and Heat - Summer Gardening Skills Master Class
2025-01-30 19:00 - 20:00 | online
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 descriptions like sun and part shade, what light and warmth plants need to thrive, and how you recognise but also create suitable microclimates in your garden, regardless of its size. Focusing on summer vegetables, she’ll also cover the growing need for semi-permanent shade structures, providing examples of different styles and types to suit your needs, along with tips on sourcing materials and emphasizing the importance of reusing and recycling. No summer session sould be complete without watering!!! She will explain the most efficient way to water your plants and how designs of wicking beds are developing and evolving.
This session is the first in a series called “Summer Gardening Skills”. Other topics include – Seed Saving and Storing and Fruit Tree Pruning. Book the Series Package for discount. Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Master Class full price tickets. Green Garden Professional (GGPs) receive a 30% discount.

Summer Smell Workshop
2025-01-30 14:00 - 16:30 | Toorak/South Yarra Library, 340 Toorak Rd, South Yarra, VIC, 3141, 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 Uncommon Scents Summer Smell Workshop and discover how plant scents can transform our parks and gardens. This interactive event, part of an RMIT University research project, explores how scent influences wellbeing and how we can use this knowledge to design spaces that restore and inspire.
Through engaging presentations, hands-on activities, and guided scent evaluations, you’ll experience 10 unique plant scents and share your insights via smartphone-based questionnaires. No prior experience is needed—just your curiosity! You’ll also discover ways in which to consider planting species and design your own garden with scent in mind, creating spaces that evoke emotions and memories.
Be part of this exciting research and uncover the extraordinary world of scent. Spots are limited—sign up today and let your senses lead the way!
Please Note: This workshop is a collaborative event between the City of Stonnington and RMIT University. To register, you’ll need to complete three quick steps:

Start with registering here via the My Smart Garden registration process.
Upon registering you will receive a link to complete the RMIT registration – a short 3-minute survey about your favourite scents and activities in public parks and gardens.
Review and sign a participant information and consent form, which will be sent to you later on before the workshop and available on the day.

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Please note that this is an event for Naarm/Melbourne gardeners only. If you live outside this area, please contact your council to find out what free sustainable gardening events are available locally.
If you have any access or support questions or requirements in order to participate fully (eg. interpreter), please let us know at least two weeks prior to the event and we will be pleased to assist you. Photos will be taken at this event, but there is an option to opt out on the day.
This My Smart Garden event is proudly presented by City of Stonnington on the land of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin nation. My Smart Garden pays our respect to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledges that First Nations peoples have cared for Country sustainably for tens of thousands of years.

Brighton Communal Garden Volunteer Tuesdays
2025-01-28 14:30 - 17:30 | Brighton Communal Garden, End of Airlie st, Brighton, VIC, 3188, 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 a strong and resilient community that reaps the rewards of this collaboration.
Dg in & make a difference!
Looking to get involved in the garden without the commitment of regular planning? Tuesdays are dedicated to keeping the garden in top shape with tasks like upkeep, maintenance, and general odd jobs. Join Michele, our Horticultural Specialist, who will guide you through the day’s activities, sharing expertise and ensuring that every hour in the garden makes a lasting impact.

Dates
Tuesday 14 January 2025 – Tuesday 25 February 2025 (UTC+11)

Location

Brighton Communal Garden
End of Airlie st, Brighton Vic

Cultivate, Cook and Connect - Gardening & Cooking workshops
2025-01-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Highett st Community Garden, Belgium Ave, Richmond, VIC, 3121, Australia
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 basics of summer gardening—what different plants need—then enjoy a Greek cooking class.
Friday, 17th January, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Discover how to harvest and save seeds, followed by a Lebanese dips and pickling workshop.
Wednesday, 22nd January, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Explore the journey from seeds to plate in 7 weeks, then make Italian pizza and bread.
Friday, 31st January, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Create an edible flower garden and learn to extend produce shelf life, followed by a session on creative ways to use excess produce.
Sign up to secure your spot today—free and open to all ages!
Under 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult.

Scarecrow Making Workshop
2025-01-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Rooftop Garden at Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre, 70 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East, Melbourne, VIC, 3151, Australia
About
Repeating last years workshop this session is for a parent together with a young person ( 7 upwards) to learn how to make a scarecrow – who knows it may well replace Robert and Roberta our current scarecrows based at the Rooftop Garden for 2025.

Date
Friday 17 January 2025 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (UTC+11)

Rooftop Garden at Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre
70 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East VIC, A, 70 Middleborough Road, Burwood East VIC 3151

Scarecrow Making Workshop
2025-01-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Rooftop Garden at Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre, 70 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East, Melbourne, VIC, 3151, Australia
About
Repeating last years workshop this session is for a parent together with a young person ( 7 upwards) to learn how to make a scarecrow – who knows it may well replace Robert and Roberta our current scarecrows based at the Rooftop Garden for 2025.

Paddock to Pickle Workshop
2025-01-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Rooftop Garden at Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre, 70 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East, Melbourne, VIC, 3151, Australia
About
This Paddock to Pickle workshop is delivered at the lush rooftop garden at Burwood Brickworks – After harvesting some rooftop garden produce we will show you the tastiest and easiest way to pickle your items. You will leave with your own pickles to enjoy over the forthcoming Autumn months.

Brighton Communal Garden Volunteer Tuesdays
2025-01-14 14:30 - 17:30 | Brighton Communal Garden, End of Airlie st, Brighton, VIC, 3188, 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 a strong and resilient community that reaps the rewards of this collaboration.
Dg in & make a difference!
Looking to get involved in the garden without the commitment of regular planning? Tuesdays are dedicated to keeping the garden in top shape with tasks like upkeep, maintenance, and general odd jobs. Join Michele, our Horticultural Specialist, who will guide you through the day’s activities, sharing expertise and ensuring that every hour in the garden makes a lasting impact.
