Calling all Edible Gardens lovers! Council is thrilled to deliver the successful Edible Gardens Program in 2025, with 15 brand-new Sustainability and Self-Sufficiency Workshops running from May until July.
Facilitated by Horticulturist Craig Castree, the workshops will provide participants with skills in sustainable practices to nurture gardens and promote self-sufficiency. Topics include how to use your garden to reduce energy costs, how to become more self-sufficient, companion planting, composting and food waste, general pruning and grafting, edible gardens for beginners and much more.
The workshops will be held on:
- Tuesday 6 May from 10.30am to 1pm at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street, Bannockburn
- Monday 12 May from 10.30am to 12pm at Dereel Community Hall, 14 Swamp Road, Dereel
- Wednesday 14 May from 7 to 8.30pm, online via Zoom
- Saturday 17 May from 3 to 5pm at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre
- Thursday 22 May from 6 to 8pm, online via Zoom
- Saturday 24 May from 3 to 4.30pm at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre
- Wednesday 28 May from 7 to 8.30pm, online via Zoom
- Sunday 8 June from 11am to 12.30pm at The Well in Smythesdale
- Monday 9 June from 6 to 7.30pm, online via Zoom
- Wednesday 11 June from 7 to 8.30pm, online via Zoom
- Sunday 22 June from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Dereel Community Hall
- Monday 23 June from 7 to 8.30pm, online via Zoom
- Saturday 28 June from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre
- Monday 30 June from 7 to 8.30pm, online via Zoom
- Wednesday 2 July from 6 to 8pm, online via Zoom
Please note - places are limited for in-person workshops. For more information, contact Council's Senior Community Development Officer at [email protected] or call 5220 7111.