Golden Plains Shire 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
Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Sarah Hayden said she was thrilled the program was returning for its biggest series yet.
Edible Gardens has proven to be one of our most successful and popular programs that is loved by many across the Shire, and we’re excited to deliver it to the community once again, Cr Hayden said.
We look forward to welcoming back Craig and the wealth of knowledge he brings. This is a fantastic opportunity to level up your gardening skills and abilities while learning how to nurture your garden.
To register for the workshops, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/edible-gardens. Please note - places are limited for in-person workshops. For further information, contact Council’s Senior Community Development Officer via email at [email protected] or call 5220 7111.