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Neighbourwood: free tree for your garden
Book nowEver thought a jacaranda or brushbox or other tree finery might be just the thing for your garden, but lacked cash/time/motivation to get planting? Well the City of Sydney wants to make it easier for you to green your neighbourhood with our Tree Planting Matching Grant. Join us at this free workshop in the delightful surrounds of The Grounds and find out the simple steps needed to apply for the grant (which can even cover delivery if it's a mature tree as well as gardening tools!), tips on choosing the right tree for your place and how to plant and look after your new found greenery. -
Spotless: natural cleaning
Learn simple, planet-friendly tricks and tips to clean your home the natural way. Leave our workshop equipped with all the info you need to ditch the chemicals and save on expensive cleaning products. You’ll come away armed with recipes and even get to take home your own green cleaner at the end of the workshop. Keep your eyes peeled, bookings open 4 weeks prior.Sorry, this workshop is fully booked
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Seed to Plate: Edible Gardening in Small Spaces
Tight on space? Discover how you can start a thriving edible garden on your balcony or terrace! Learn what plants and vegetables grow well in small spaces, how to build a no-dig garden, make your own potting mixture and grow veggies without the use of chemicals. We will also be running ‘Worm farming and composting’ this Saturday. We encourage you to join us for both workshops! (Unfortunately this workshop is not suitable for children under 14 years)Sorry, this workshop is fully booked
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Worm farming and Composting: FULLY BOOKED but join the Compost Revolution to receive 50% off your worm farm
Sorry this workshop is fully booked. However, if you join the Compost Revolution and complete the quiz you will receive more than 50% off your worm farm or composter. This discount is only available for City of Sydney residents for a limited time only so quick stixs! Want to compost your food waste into healthy soil for your garden? Learn how to set up and maintain a worm farm or compost. The results - you'll send less waste to landfill and your herb patch, potted plants or garden will have a ready supply of compost. City of Sydney residents will receive a FREE worm farm or compost bin upon completion of the workshop. We will also be running ‘Seed to Plate: edible gardening in small spaces’ this Saturday. We encourage you to join us for both workshops! (Unfortunately this workshop is not suitable for children under 14 years.)Sorry, this workshop is fully booked
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Biodiversity: fostering local wildlife
Discover how to create habitat in your backyard or balcony as we head towards World Environment Day on 5 June. Learn about Sydney’s native plants and animals, what habitat they require and how to create it in your backyard or balcony. We’ll show you how to invite small birds, lizards and other species to your garden and even show you how to make a simple frog pond. You'll also get a native seedling or two to get you started on creating a local wildlife's paradise. (Unfortunately our workshops are not suitable for children under 14 years.)Book now -
What’s eating my basil? Natural pest management
Discover the basics of how to organically manage the pests in your garden. This workshop is a combination of theory and hands-on experience in which we will teach you some gardening techniques such as healthy organic soil and using companion plants to keep the nasties away. You will learn how to choose plants that are right for your garden and the times to help prevent infestations of pests. (Unfortunately our workshops are not suitable for children under 14 years.)Book now