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Gardiners Creek Reserve Biodiversity Project
2026 Planting Season Community Day – Gardiners Creek, Burwood
Water Wise Gardening
As the climate changes we need to take even more care with how we capture, store, divert and use water efficiently in our gardens. Presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia, this workshop will help both you and your garden to become more waterwise.
Topics covered include soil care, mulching, plant selection, capturing rainwater and water smart technologies.
When: Wednesday 15 July at 10.30am
Where: Nunawading Library
Public Running Day @ Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway
Public Running Day @ Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway
Zero Waste Gardening with The Urban Nanna
Join permaculture and sustainability educator, Anna The Urban Nanna, for a hands-on presentation-workshop where you’ll learn about frugal, waste-savvy ways to access healthy soil, plants, seeds, fertiliser and mulch. Then have a go at making some upcycled items to use around the garden.
When: Saturday 25 July, 2026, 10am - 12pm
Where: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: Free, bookings essential
Gardening in Small Spaces
Being space constrained is not a barrier to have a beautiful, productive and functional sustainable garden. This session presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia will provide you with many tips, tricks and simple solutions to make your garden seem bigger, to overcome constraints and grow a garden that is good for you and the environment.
When: Saturday 5 August at 10.30am
Where: Nunawading Library