Our regular two-hour volunteer sessions (8am-10am) are a great way to get started working with, and learning from, our team on the farm. By signing up to join us for these sessions you'll be involved in the day-to-day work which includes undertaking a range of jobs from weeding, seed-raising, planting, watering, mulching, compost-turning, repairs and organisation, among others. The jobs involved will vary from week to week - please note we cannot guarantee particular tasks on any given day. If y...
Read MoreLove to get your hands dirty, growing good food to share among the community? We are offering a weekly two-hour volunteer session on Saturday mornings (8am-10am). By signing up to join us for these sessions you'll be involved in managing the community food forest we have established at the Camperdown farm, and helping it grow into a dense and nourishing space of free food. We will also get hands on composting and propagating plants to raise in the greenhouse. You'll be involved in the day-to-...
Read MoreNo matter the size of your urban growing space, learn to grow nutrient-dense food, using regenerative gardening practices. Participants will gain knowledge and hands-on skills to plan and maintain an abundant year-round productive garden. The course covers topics such as: - Site assessment and design considerations - Growing in pots, containers, raised and in-ground garden beds - Soil types, testing and amendments - Cultivating plants and maintaining the garden - Seasonal planning...
Read MoreLooking for a rewarding team-building experience? Join us at Farm Raiser Urban Farm for an afternoon of volunteering! Your team can get hands-on at our sustainable urban farm, contributing to our mission to provide high quality food relief to locals and vocational training and education for students with disabilities. Select the Friday that best suits your schedule and choose how many team members you'll bring. Want a more personalised experience? We can tailor a half or full day to your team...
Read MoreCelebrate World Soil Day with us by exploring the fascinating world of gardening with microbes! Earthwhile, Soil Health & Regeneration Consultants, will lead an engaging adult education workshop that highlights the crucial role of microbes in gardening. In this session, you’ll learn about the functions and benefits of microbes for healthy gardens, including hands-on insights into soil microscopy and effective soil maintenance techniques. World Soil Day, celebrated annually on December 5t...
Read MorePermie Kids is a fun interactive class where the true learning comes from being immersed in the garden doing activities that nourish self belief and children's connection to nature. Permie Kids is held in Greenheart Garden in Killcare on the NSW Central Coast. The garden is designed using permaculture principles and each week children learn about skills and ideas related to the garden and to nature especially around growing food and caring for the environment. For the next few weeks we are c...
Read MoreWith recent changes to abattoir access affecting farmers nationwide, Sustainable Table is teaming up with Chris Balazs from Provenir to host a webinar about on-farm meat processing solutions. This session offers a space for the industry to explore alternative approaches, share insights, and exchange valuable resources. Chris will share his journey in establishing an innovative processing pathway. When: Wednesday, December 11 Time: 6:30–8:30pm AEDT Where: Zoom We’re excited to facilit...
Read MoreJoin the Made of: Ballarat Shop team at the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre to celebrate the season ahead. A showcase of wonderful local producers, creators and makers - the perfect way to choose your special gift for loved ones. Enjoy special offers for all local products. Custom hamper creation, choose your preferred products and they will create a complimentary hamper for you! There will be a wrapping station available for a gold coin donation to a local charity. Explore th...
Read MoreJoin us each Thursday afternoon and pick up beautiful fresh, local organically grown produce to share with friends and family including: + certified organic vegies + fruit by Fanelli Organics + organically grown vegies by Little Feet Gourmet + mushrooms by Margins Mushrooms + pork + chicken + beef + eggs by Grace Springs Farm + sourdough by Kneady + oysters + prawns by Westray Oysters + dips + salsas + labne by Locomotive Station + kombucha by Kombucha Biatch Sustainabl...
Read MoreJoin us for an evening of talking all things sustainable gardening with some local experts in the field! Arrive at 5.30pm for 6pm start to hear from: - Olly White from WaterUps: How wicking systems save you time and money, with a hands on workshop! - Mark Johnson from Cha Cha Char: The benefits of using bio char in your garden. - Anna Noon from The Groundswell Collective: How Tiny Forests are bringing back our green spaces around Newcastle and Lake Mac! CROP SWAP We will h...
Read MoreWhether you're a big kid or a little kid, our Christmas Market will have you feeling all the magic, joy and festivities of the season! With local stallholders, live music & entertainment, scrumptious food trucks, AND a visit from the big man in red, this is THE market to bring family and friends to. Get your Christmas shopping done while supporting local makers, enjoy dinner and entertainment, get the kids Santa pics sorted, and keep them amused with loads of FREE kids activities! The Glob...
Read MoreCome do your weekly shop with the freshest fruit and veg in Melbourne at Coburg Farmers' Market! Grab delicious barista coffees, breakfast and lunch as you shop farm fresh produce, dairy, meat, eggs and pantry staples every Saturday. Follow @farmersmarketcoburg on instagram and like https://www.facebook.com/CoburgFM/ to see who is coming each week. See you on Saturday 8am to 1pm! Voluntary digital donation on entry.
Read MoreTahmoor Uniting Commuity Garden December Market and Open Day * Garden Tours * Pot Plants * Fresh Produce grown in out Community Garden * Pizza from our wood fired pizza oven * How to become a Volunteer and take home fresh produce * Composting workshop
Read MoreDiscover an organic and regenerative food growing practice that: Increases crop yields 🌾 Enhances soil condition 🌱 Reduces the need for inputs 🔄 Improves water retention 💧 Increases resistance to pests and diseases 🐛 Boosts biodiversity and more 🐝 Who Should Attend? Home gardener, hobby farmer, primary producer, land steward, student of agriculture or environmental enthusiasts wanting to cultivate a productive, ecologically balanced, and harmonious relationship wit...
Read More👀 Can you believe it ? The end of the year is just weeks away, and we're getting ready to wrap things up at the market! Here's what you need to know: 👉 Last Carlton Farmers' Market of 2024: Saturday 21st of December 👉 First Carlton Farmers' Market of 2025: Saturday 4th of January Come along to stock up on all your festive season goodies or start the new year fresh with local produce and treats! 🥦✨ See you there! 😘 Carlton North Primary School
Read More🎄🎁 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 🎁🎄 Join us this Saturday, 14th December, from 9 AM to 2 PM, for a festive market day like no other at the beautiful Abbotsford Convent! Get into the holiday spirit while stocking up on fresh local produce, handmade gifts, and delicious treats perfect for the season. There’s something for every...
Read MoreBallarat Farmers Market takes place in central Ballarat near the shores of beautiful Lake Wendouree. The market runs all year round and has 50 to 90 or more stalls depending on the season. Enjoy a coffee, chai, or hot chocolate, hot food cooked on the spot, fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, olive oil, cheese, jams, chutneys and sauces, clothing, fudge, gifts, health bars, eggs, honey, wine, Cornish pasties, fresh ground coffee, yummy biscuits, and hand-made jewellery. Craft, clothing and gif...
Read MoreWicking beds are water efficient raised garden beds that harvest and store water within an in-built reservoir that water your garden from the bottom to the top. The result is a productive, resilient and easy to use garden bed that can withstand tough conditions and thrive in our hot South Australian dry summers. This in-depth workshop covers all the ins and outs of how to design and build your very own wicking bed. Learn all the industry standards, correct techniques, DIY tips, alternativ...
Read MoreGive local this Chrissy and skip the carpark torture of traditional shopping centres. Mosey along with a coffee and a pastry instead. Meet local makers and their thoughtful, local and thoroughly wonderful wares. No ticket needed, see you there. 34 Edna Grove, Coburg.
Read MoreJoin us at the CERES Joe's Christmas Market to make a native floral wreath with locally harvested dried and fresh floral elements on Sat, 14 Dec, 10am - 11am. This facilitated session will run for one hour and you will take home a festive wreath for the holidays. Suitable for all ages, children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult at all times. Session will run outdoors on the farm, the Farmgate will be open selling coffees, pastries and farm produce.
Read MoreJoin us as we help to grow food for sick, injured and orphaned native animals in the care of local wildlife rescue groups. These working bees are a great opportunity to learn about native gardening, local plant species, local wildlife and to have fun while connecting with locals and wildlife rehabilitators in your area!
Read MoreNeed a new injection of plants at home, but have no budget? Join our cuttings swap. Just bring fresh cuttings from your garden and swap them with other keen gardeners. Discover wonderful varieties grown by others in our area. This is a great time to do cuttings from plants like rosemary, sage and lavender from the garden. Learn how to make your own soil mix for specific cuttings. Share the bounty. Save money, plastics and resources. Get free plants/gifts. Wins all round.
Read MoreFood Is Free Inc. Green Team meets monthly on every second Saturday at our Food Is Free Inc. Green Space. Come join the fun! All welcome. Help our community grow! Get your gardening on with our volunteers, and learn some new tips + tricks to help you with your own garden. All levels encouraged from complete newbie to green thumb pro. 📅 SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER ⏰ 10AM - NOON 📍 Food Is Free Inc. Green Space 😎 Rear/212 Ripon St Sth, Central Ballarat/Wadawurrung Country Supp...
Read MoreHelen Howard has been grafting for 30 years in Australia covering many varieties of Australian plants but saving rare species by grafting is a particular passion. We have the opportunity to give workshops, allowing Helen to share her knowledge and inspire the next generation of grafter. Grafting is a marvellous skill to share, allowing endless possibilities in saving our flora. Grafting is a very useful method of plant propagation .It is a quick form of propagation for plants to be save...
Read MoreNatural Pest Control Workshop: Integrated Pest Management & Companion Planting 🌿 Are you ready to take control of garden pests naturally and sustainably? Join us for an engaging workshop at Reynard Street Community Garden, where Angelo Eliades from Deep Green Permaculture will guide you through two powerful approaches to grow a healthy, chemical-free garden. 🌟 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A step-by-step approach to managing pests sustainably. You’ll e...
Read MoreJoin us for a delightful, hands-on experience at our terrarium making workshop! Discover the art of crafting your very own miniature indoor garden and bring a touch of nature into your living space. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Our experienced teachers from Plant Envy+ will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a stunning terrarium. Learn about the types of plants, containers, and techniques t...
Read MoreJoin us for a delightful, hands-on experience at our terrarium making workshop! Discover the art of crafting your very own miniature indoor garden and bring a touch of nature into your living space. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Our experienced teachers from Plant Envy+ will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a stunning terrarium. Learn about the types of plants, containers, and techniques t...
Read MoreUp to 130 stalls a week, free parking and dog friendly for friendly dogs (leash a must). We greatly appreciate a gold coin donation on entry but do not require it to enter. The Daylesford Sunday Market is run by the Daylesford Spa Country Railway and together they are a popular attraction for locals and visitors alike. Running for over 43 years it has become an institution in the Daylesford region. Led by the volunteers at the railway we are a not for profit organisation that supports the tow...
Read MoreEltham Farmers’ Market is held every Sunday, from 8.00am to 12.30pm. The market offers a range of stalls all selling locally grown (Vic) or made food, from veggies and fruit to condiments and sweet treats. All the stallholders are from within Victoria, with many from North-East Melbourne (around 15 from Nillumbik and a further 15 from the surrounding municipalities). This is a higher number of truly local stallholders than at other farmers’ markets in Melbourne. All stallholders are selli...
Read MoreCallala Community Garden sells fresh produce to the public, gives herbs for free, and opens the gates to allow visitors to explore and enquire about our Community Garden.
Read MoreHeld at the Punt Road Winery on the third Sunday of each month, the market is a lively place with food tastings, lots of chatter, tantalising aromas and a visual feast of foods, flowers and flavors. In addition to an extensive selection of fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables you will find among the stalls mouth-watering biscuits, fresh-ground coffee and beans, unusual jams, preserves and sauces, honey, delectable chocolates, fruit vinegars, locally baked bread, free-range eggs, biscuits, herb...
Read MoreEvery Sunday, 9am-1pm Melbourne Innovation Centre, 2 Wingrove Street, Alphington, 3078
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday 15th December for our extra-special December market! Make your way down to the Village Green, in the main street of beautiful Malmsbury. As always, there'll be bountiful, fresh veg. Local, wax-free apples. Tasty mushrooms. Golden honey. Handmade biscuits. Local wine and gin. A choice of artisanal cheese. Hot breakfast, gozleme, sugary donuts, spicy chai, delectable pastries - the list goes on! The perfect place to find any handmade gifts for this special time of year, like ce...
Read MoreWe're having a special swap meet for December, combining our swap with a social End-Of-Year gathering. Come along whether you have produce to share or not. Bring along some morning tea to share if you are able Gather with us on the 3rd Sunday of the month for our regular POW Produce Swap. Bring along items you would like to swap.....it could be produce from the garden, preserves, seeds, seedlings, Permie-related books and magazines - and maybe some morning tea. If you don't have anything r...
Read MoreLearn to plant and pot a variety of cultural herbs to help inspire the Summer Salads and dishes you love to cook and embrace the multicultural tastes of our community.
Read MoreLooking 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.
Read MoreLooking 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.
Read MorePermie Kids is a fun interactive class where the true learning comes from being immersed in the garden doing activities that nourish self belief and children's connection to nature. Permie Kids is held in Greenheart Garden in Killcare on the NSW Central Coast. The garden is designed using permaculture principles and each week children learn about skills and ideas related to the garden and to nature especially around growing food and caring for the environment. For the next few weeks we are c...
Read MoreJoin 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.
Read MoreLearn to design, plant, and grow your own sustainable backyard food forest for abundant year-round harvests- No matter how much space you have! Schedule: Part 1- 10:30 am Design a backyard food forest for your space Choose plants for layers and sustainability 11:00 am ----Break--- Part 2- 11:30 am Build the forest floor Fruit tree guilds Ends 12 noon Limited seats Book now!! Free event Link to book your seat/s: https://events.humanitix.com/how-to-start-your-own-backyard-food-forest-...
Read MoreThis year World Soil Day occurs on 5 December. Join us and special guests from Home Soil on 8 December to celebrate the importance of soil and to mark World Soil Day. 10 am: build a compost heap To mark World Soil Day we’re getting practical by turning the Farm’s garden trash into soil treasure. Always a fun day and expect to get your hands dirty! A couple of fun facts from last time: we added microbiological brew (Lactobacillus) also added some dead carp donated by the Wetl...
Read MoreWelcome to Homegrown Food Warriors! 🌱 Join our CROP SWAP at the Food Is Free Green Space market every first Sunday of the month from 10 AM to 12 PM. Share your produce, enjoy a cuppa, swap tips, and connect with fellow food lovers. See you there!
Read MoreJoin us on the second Sunday of every month to learn skills to take back to your own patch, support a community project and enjoy time with a great group of people. As always children are very welcome. Refreshments catered by Rustic Cafe Belgrave are served at 11:30am. The event is kindly sponsored by Ranges First National Real Estate Belgrave. This is a drop-in-style event. Arrive at any time and stay as long as you are able. No gardening knowledge is required! Please dress for the weather...
Read MoreThe 2nd Sunday of the months sees Fraser Street, Clunes turn into a bustling tiny town, VFMA accredited Farmers Market. With new stallholders joining monthly there is an ever changing and diverse lineup of primary producers and creators. Join us on December 8th from 9am -2pm and celebrate the festive season with us. We're even expecting a special guest to visit us this month. With kids' activities, live music, RSL BBQ and Devonshire tea, artisanal produce, food, coffee, raffles and a great st...
Read MoreJoin us for a special open day/morning tea at our community garden! As this will be the last working bee of the year, we invite the public to come and learn about our vibrant gardens. Explore our space and discover how we grow and maintain our plants, and see our community facilities in action. Our members will be on hand to provide tours, explain our gardening methods, and share their experiences. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or just curious about what we do, we welcome everyone...
Read MoreLet's celebrate our community garden!!! Invite your family and friends and anyone who may be interested... 1.Xmas Bonanza Plant SALE!!!- Terrariums, Organic Seeds, Pots, and a variety of Indoor and Outdoor Plants. 2.Markets- Kitty Treats- Pet treats, and Accessories Golden Goodness- Honey products Serve the City- BBQ Sausage Sizzle and Cake Stall Time Out- Children' books, Crime Novels, and Mosaic Christmas Gifts. Stampin Up- Greeting cards and handmade paper gifts. Knots by Net- Mac...
Read MoreJoin us for a FREE family Christmas Fair at North Fremantle Social Farm! This year we have 🍔 Sausage sizzle, coffee van and cake stall 🍯 Little Pantry Stall 🎅 Santa visit 👶 Slip n slide, fairy floss and kids activities Spread the word, invite your mates, and let’s get into the community festive spirit!
Read MoreThe Betty Cornhill Garden Dance is a BYO social event for members and guests of the Canberra Organic Growers Society to celebrate the end of the year, Christmas, the beginning of Summer and the peak growing season. Bring a plate and alcohol to share. The PAVERTY BUSH BAND will play at 7pm Water, Ice in buckets, chips and nibbles, disposable plates, cups and cutlery will be supplied at the venue.
Read MoreLearn to create your own Portable Wicking bed planted with some Summer seasonal items. You will leave with your own Bucket Bed to take away. This workshop will make clever use of recycled materials to create a wicking bed to carry away with you after the workshop.
Read MoreHerbal Medicine and Food Growing in Small Gardens Workshop Sat 7th Dec 2024, Morning: 9:00 am -12 noon Afternoon: (12-5) Open Day: $10 Address to be supplied prior to event via email. Enjoy the garden. Ask questions. Herbal teas available. Completed wicking garden beds and array of food and medicine plants. Your Guides Dr Teaine O’Brien has 29 years experience as a natural medicine practitioner and utilises a broad spectrum of herbs many of which she grows or wild harvests....
Read MoreJoin Us For An Unforgettable Experience To Enjoy The Beauty Of Living Legacy Memorial Trees! Experience first-hand how we honour loved ones by transforming ashes into flourishing memorial trees in our expansive memorial gardens designed by the team behind Royal Botanical Garden Victoria! Explore Our Serene 'Living Legacy' Gardens In The Mornington Peninsula Meet Our Passionate Team, Including Co-founder Luke Roberts Enjoy Delightful Treats in Our Cosy Café What to Expect: Guided t...
Read MoreOur urban farm is the first of its kind in Sydney. Established on an unused bowling club, the farm includes a 1200m2 ecological market garden growing vegetables for the local community, a community food forest, composting program, propagation greenhouse, and native bees. Take a tour of the space where we’ll chat about why we’re farming in the city, the benefits of urban farming, and our daily operations and farming methods, as we take a walk through the different areas of the farm. WHA...
Read MoreDo you want to skip the supermarket and get your fresh organic veggies right from your own garden? 🏡🥕🍅 Dive into our workshop to discover the keys to a thriving edible garden. This interactive 2-hour session blends theory with live demonstrations and is held at Ground Currumbin, a lively community hub and champion of sustainability, that offers a range of facilities to explore, enhancing your experience. Everyone is welcome! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious begin...
Read MoreBackyard growers come together to swap their surplus produce including fruit, veggies, herbs, seeds, seedlings, eggs and preserves. Reduce your reliance on the supermarkets and connect with your community. The smallest of contributions is welcome and you can come with nothing and just have a chat!
Read MorePractical tips on growing a diverse range of medicines and foods in an urban (terrace house) setting. Working with the seasons, harvesting and using your produce. Demonstration of how to build your own wicking garden beds large and small. Your Guides Dr Teaine O’Brien has 29 years experience as a natural medicine practitioner and utilises a broad spectrum of herbs many of which she grows or wild harvests. She is also an avid permaculturist and gardener able to share her knowledge of grow...
Read MoreImmerse yourself for a day in the world of honey bees! This fun and fact-filled day will cover the basics of everything you need to know about keeping bees in your backyard. Topics include: the lifecycle of a bee and the roles of the female workers, the male drones and the all-important Queen (and how to spot her!) the jobs bees share and learning how hard they work pollination and the symbiotic relationship between pollinators and flowering plants bee anatomy - focusing on their honey...
Read MoreJoin us as we come together on the first Friday of every month to learn a ferment together. On Friday, December 6th, Saumya will demonstrate making Mango Pickles. She’ll cover everything from the recipe and equipment to the best part—tasting the results! RSVP to get the address. Bring some nibbles or drinks to share. Subscribe to the newsletter for future news via the website. This event is hosted by Permaculture Out West (pow.org.au)
Read MoreJoin us on World Soil Day for a Journey Through the Soil Food Web with Nat Giffney! Through this insightful workshop you will develop an understanding of the key components of the Soil Food Web - the interconnected network of life that works together to instill soil with its life giving power. These essential micro-organisms each play a vital role in creating the conditions that allow plants to grow and thrive. Learn how to cultivate these essential creatures by optimising your home compos...
Read MoreJoin us each Thursday afternoon and pick up beautiful fresh, local organically grown produce to share with friends and family including: + certified organic vegies + fruit by Fanelli Organics + organically grown vegies by Little Feet Gourmet + mushrooms by Margins Mushrooms + pork + chicken + beef + eggs by Grace Springs Farm + sourdough by Kneady + oysters + prawns by Westray Oysters + dips + salsas + labne by Locomotive Station + kombucha by Kombucha Biatch Sustainabl...
Read MoreThe City of Melbourne is excited to host the next Canopy event at the picturesque Guildford Lane to talk all thing Laneway Greening. Melbourne's CBD has over four hundred laneways suitable for greening, totalling an area almost as big as Royal Park! City of Melbourne residents are taking it to the streets using unique and innovative approaches to green their laneways and surrounding neighbourhoods. This Canopy will feature three community laneway greening experts from across the CBD that h...
Read MorePermie Kids is a fun interactive class where the true learning comes from being immersed in the garden doing activities that nourish self belief and children's connection to nature. Permie Kids is held in Greenheart Garden in Killcare on the NSW Central Coast. The garden is designed using permaculture principles and each week children learn about skills and ideas related to the garden and to nature especially around growing food and caring for the environment. For the next few weeks we are c...
Read MoreThe National Varroa Mite Management Program are hosting a webinar to provide insights into the impacts of Varroa destructor on the honeybee and pollination dependant industries. The webinar will also include an introduction to the National Transition to Management Program and what we are doing to help these industries learn to live in this new state of play. Varroa (destructor) mite was first detected in NSW in June 2022, activating what became the largest Australian multi-agency plant biose...
Read MoreJoin us for the launch of the new FoodLab Community Garden! A space for refugees, migrants, and other community members from diverse backgrounds to come together to grow fresh fruit and vegetables, learn new gardening skills, and build meaningful connections. Whether you have donated your time and skills to building this garden as a volunteer, or you are excited to become a volunteer community member of the garden, we warmly invite you along to enjoy eating the first harvest and get your...
Read MorePermie Kids is a fun interactive class where the true learning comes from being immersed in the garden doing activities that nourish self belief and children's connection to nature. Permie Kids is held in Greenheart Garden in Killcare on the NSW Central Coast. The garden is designed using permaculture principles and each week children learn about skills and ideas related to the garden and to nature especially around growing food and caring for the environment. For the next few weeks we are c...
Read MoreExperience the garden and wander the grounds at Babbington Park this summer at your leisure. Annie and Susan will be on hand to answer all your gardening and design questions. A fully stocked shop with jams, comestibles, tea towels, and Annies books will be available for you to purchase on the day. Eftpos available. Please check the Lyonville weather on the day and bring appropriate footwear and clothing. Parking is available onsite to the RIGHT ONLY as you drive though our g...
Read MoreJoin Caroline Parker from The Cottage Herbalist, and author of the upcoming book The Medicinal Garden, as she returns for her popular foraging walks through the grounds of Sovereign Hill. Stroll through beautiful gardens and laneways, searching for kitchen herbs and backyard weeds that can be used in everyday cooking and home medicines. Collect ingredients along the way, and learn how to make an easy, delicious, and nutritious green pesto and a herbal cuppa. Enjoy complimentary admission t...
Read MoreJoin Caroline Parker from The Cottage Herbalist, and author of the upcoming book The Medicinal Garden, as she returns for her popular foraging walks through the grounds of Sovereign Hill. Stroll through beautiful gardens and laneways, searching for kitchen herbs and backyard weeds that can be used in everyday cooking and home medicines. Collect ingredients along the way, and learn how to make an easy, delicious, and nutritious green pesto and a herbal cuppa.
Read MoreSupreme Plants brings you the spring edition of the Kalamunda Garden Festival on Sunday December 1st from 10am to 3pm in Stirk Park, Kalamunda, WA. We’re celebrating all things gardening, featuring over 100 gardening-related stalls and popular guest speakers including Faye Arcaro, Costa Georgiadis, Vasili Kanidiadis, Sue McDougall, Hannah Moloney, Lisa Passmore, plus many more. Once finalised, we’ll release a full schedule of presentations on Facebook and on our website. Helpful inform...
Read More🌱🐝 FOOD IS FREE INC. GREEN SPACE MONTHLY MARKET 🌱🐝 Every first Sunday of the month is market day at our Green Space, 10am - noon. Come say hello to our fab volunteers Pip & Hanna and ask them all your gardening questions - they love it. NEXT MARKET IS... 📅 SUN 1 FEB 2025 ⏰ 10AM - NOON 📍 Food Is Free Inc. Green Space 😎 Rear/212 Ripon St Sth, Ballarat Healthy Green Space grown seedlings ready to go into your garden, PLUS rich lovely compost, worm juice and...
Read MoreJoin us on the first Sunday December and again February until April for a celebration of history, community, and fun. This series showcases diverse volunteer groups rooted in the rich heritage of Werribee Park. Explore the past with our historical re-enactment group, delve into organic gardening with our veg growing enthusiasts, or admire our fruit laden heritage orchards. Engage with our inclusive community of all abilities and witness the artistry of traditional blacksmithing.
Read MoreAre you ready to start digging into the joys of homegrown goodness? 🌱🏡 Join us for an enriching 2-hour event that will inspire you to transform your backyard into a flourishing oasis of vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs! Experience level: Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, this event is designed for everyone who wants to cultivate their own food right at home. Gardeners of all experience levels will be able to pick up handy tips and tricks from our sess...
Read MoreIn a cost of living and climate crisis, access to good, healthy and affordable food can become critical. Growing food locally in the urban environment is one way to make that happen and to make it accessible. To celebrate Urban Agriculture Month, come along and listen to our great panel of speakers discuss this and other issues such as • What are the benefits for me, my neighbourhood and the environment? • What is currently happening around the Inner West area? • What are the challeng...
Read MoreCovering all facets of basic citrus fruit tree pruning including, 🍋 reasons for pruning; 🍊 equipment and care of; 🌳 pruning for desired shape and height. PLUS watch a hands-on demonstration using the Food Is Free Green Space citrus fruit trees. And if keen, you can have a go yourself. This includes lemons, limes, kumquat, oranges, and mandarins. During our time together, you'll also be able to ask any burning questions you have about citrus and other gardening questio...
Read MoreCome and discover the diverse scents found in and around the Penrose Community Garden run by the Pasifika Community in Tarneit. Discover a plethora of smells from the seasonal and organic produce of the garden to the surrounding native plants to the bakery across the road! During the Smell Walk you will be asked to record 12 scents that you encounter. These will be collated and sent to Dr. Kate McLean in the UK to design a ‘Smell Map’ for her upcoming book: An Atlas of Smells, Stinks and ...
Read MoreWe’re delighted to have a stall for this special anniversary fete at Boronia K-12 College! We have two hands-on activities: • plant a seed in a little pot and watch it grow and one day feed you! • learn how to make your own origami seed envelopes, to take home some food seeds to grow! Plus: Oodles of locally grown food plants! (gold coin donation, all proceeds to our free community food garden).
Read MoreThe average Australia household increases its waste output by around 30% during the festive season, which puts a bit of a tarnish on celebrations. So how can you reduce your waste without missing out on the traditions you love, or creating a stack more work for yourself? This free hands-on workshop touches on ways to decorate your home during the festive season without adding to the global waste crisis. You will learn basic crafting skills which allow you to transform any old unwanted clothi...
Read MoreJoin us for our first plant swap at Falcon Library! Swap your indoor or outdoor plants and seedlings for something new to add to your collection. Enjoy a light morning tea, get the little ones to plant their own seeds and meet your fellow plants lovers. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event welcomes everyone with open arms. Bring a pest-free, beautiful plant, or two or three for trade, they can be potted or bare root – as long as you’re prepared to par...
Read MoreDiscover the art of garlic braiding at Farm Raiser Urban Farm! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to craft a beautiful and functional garlic braid using organically grown garlic and dried flowers, all sourced directly from our farms. ✨ Farm Fresh: Experience the charm of our urban farm without leaving the city. ✨ All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned DIY enthusiast, this workshop is for everyone! ✨ Perfect for Christmas Gifts: Create...
Read MoreImmerse yourself in a unique experience that brings together a fantastic line-up of local food vendors, gardening experts, and plant enthusiasts. Discover local retailers showcasing a vibrant array of products, including: 🌿 Unique Plants 🥧 Gourmet Treats 🍷 Local Wines 👩🌾 Gardening Accessories 🥃 Award-winning Spirits 🥗 Delicious Food Trucks, and more! Plus, there is plenty of entertainment for the whole family, with face painting, free workshops and live music....
Read MoreJoin We are not alone on an exciting, fun and accessible adventure into the PYO Flourish Vegetable and Flower gardens. With a special art activity involving natural flower dyes, a fun cooking class and planting opportunity, this is bound to be a super fun day out. We are so excited for you to join us in soaking up some sunshine, getting out into nature, learning and finding new friends. Toowoomba Community Baptist 100 Glenvale Rd, Harristown QLD 4350 * PLACES ARE VERY LIMITED * S...
Read MoreJoin us for another WORKING BEE at the Footscray Community Garden & Learning Place. We are now quite advanced in the construction phase of the Garden and have already harvested some of our first crops. See you there!
Read MoreEnjoy a hands in the soil morning in the beautiful back field at Wild Wren Farm In The Dandenong Ranges. Learn which seeds to sow now directly into your veggie garden, and which ones to transplant What is the difference between open pollinated and hybrid seeds Where to buy great seeds and the best way to store them We will make a simple seed raising mix Learn how to grow pea shoot micro greens and improve your soil at the same time. How to grow great carrots It all begins wi...
Read MoreGreenheart Garden is an urban permaculture garden in Killcare on the NSW Central Coast. Hi! We're Anna and Hannah and we love to share skills so we can all learn: - how to grow food - when to grow it, and - how to do it successfully, in all seasons Join Anna and Hannah for a full garden tour to learn about the permaculture design and the systems we use in this home garden designed for both family life and as an education space. Learn more about the permaculture services we offer...
Read MoreWe are excited to welcome Syntropic Solutions to Chaffin Creek Farm for the fourth time! They have guided us on an incredible journey of transforming a bare paddock into a thriving Food Forest. This event is partially funded by Fire to Flourish, so don't miss out on the discounted tickets! Please bring your own lunch; tea and coffee will be provided. The day will include a mix of theory in the morning and hands-on work in the afternoon as we build a Syntropic Garden Bed. This will be a m...
Read MoreAn event crafted for the grown ups out there wanting a little grounding. This day long event will feature flower prints with Michele Elliot, ephemeral art practice guided by Samantha Arnull and Sarah Anderson will also be on hand. More updates shortly ! Upon arrival greetings we'll introduce the space and overview of the festivities. Morning tea will be served in between sessions. You're requested to bring a plate to share for the long table lunch and one more creative session to round o...
Read MoreCome and experience a fabulous day at Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre with your fellow WA community gardeners! This is a day to come together, learn, meet like minded souls and celebrate our love of community gardens. 🔹 We will have speakers, workshops, lots of fun, special guests for you to meet, and a community lunch. We are still working on putting together an amazing program for you that will include a tour of the Community Garden, a session on how to promote your garden more ...
Read MoreJust in time for some Christmas fun, in this workshop you will make Kokedama, the crafty botanical sensation from Japan! Kokedama (苔玉, in Japanese) literally means "moss ball" and involves encasing soil in moss, then wrapping the moss with string or fabric. According to Tranquil Plants 'Kokedama, with its Japanese origins, embodies a practice where the act of cultivating plants is considered an art form and a source of meditative tranquility'. Similarly to the ancient Chinese practice o...
Read MoreGet ready to spice up your holiday season with a unique and flavourful native Christmas feast! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll explore the vibrant world of native ingredients. We'll kick things off with a leisurely stroll around Northey Street City Farm, discovering the wonderful bushfoods growing right under our noses. Then, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and cook up a festive spread – from a mouthwatering main dish to tasty sides, refreshing drinks, and a scrumptious de...
Read More🐝Australian Native Stingless Bee Workshop x2🐝 Two separate workshops on 30/11/24 & 1/12/2024 ❤️Perfect for backyards, schools, gardens, orchards and best of all.... they are Australian!! 🐝Steve Maginnity of Aust. Native Bee Co will bee buzzing us through: - Stingless Native Bee Keeping - Attracting Solitary Bees into your garden - Splitting for Sugarbag honey and for creating more Hives! - Placement, Care & so much more and....... 🥗 Simply Homesteading will nour...
Read MoreEnjoy 30% off Black Friday at Plant Envy+ Get ready for a Black Friday shopping experience like no other! Join us at Plant Envy+ for a night of shopping frenzy! Black Friday VIP MUST arrive on time as you get a 15-minute priority browsing and shopping—your chance to shop the best plants and pots in Launceston! As always, our plants will be available on a first-come, best-dressed basis, get your wallets ready to grab your favourites, it'll be chaotic, just like the Black Friday shopp...
Read MoreJoin like minded women in circle as we use the metaphor of a garden to explore what we need to live our best life. Bring something small to share on the sacred alter, pen/paper/journal and an open heart. Zoe, has been running circles for 3+ years and we step into a new theme each month. It encompasses creativity, discussion, meditation, and ceremony. Love you to join us and please reach out to Zoe with any questions.
Read MoreJoin us at CCF in the Barn to listen to the thoughts of industry experts, from across the supply chain, as they discuss connecting with where our food comes from, to learn more about the pleasures, anecdotes and challenges facing them as they strive to provide the best possible product for consumers in an ethical and conscious manner. The panel will be moderated by Chris Williams and will also include a selection of light refreshments after the talk for networking and conversation. Speakers incl...
Read MoreJoin us each Thursday afternoon and pick up beautiful fresh, local organically grown produce to share with friends and family including: + certified organic vegies + fruit by Fanelli Organics + organically grown vegies by Little Feet Gourmet + mushrooms by Margins Mushrooms + pork + chicken + beef + eggs by Grace Springs Farm + sourdough by Kneady + oysters + prawns by Westray Oysters + dips + salsas + labne by Locomotive Station + kombucha by Kombucha Biatch Sustainabl...
Read MoreCelebrate Urban Agriculture Month in the Wardrobe Scents garden. For those who may have missed last Thursday's Open Garden, Jane will show you around the garden, explain our story and answer questions about the added benefits of our drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly garden. When: 2.30 - 3.15 pm Thursday Nov 28th We want our garden to be as accessible as possible, but everyone's needs are different. At this time of the year in our garden we expect there will be pollinators at work...
Read MoreYou are invited to join us for a FREE gardening workshop and a delicious sausage sizzle in the Community Garden on Thursday 28th of November from 11:00am to 1:00pm. It’s a secret oasis in the heart of Dandenong (approx. 800 square meters) with space to establish your own gardening plot or join the gardening volunteers growing herbs and vegetables for the community.
Read MoreThe average Australia household increases its waste output by around 30% during the festive season, which puts a bit of a tarnish on celebrations. So how can you reduce your waste without missing out on the traditions you love, or creating a stack more work for yourself? This free hands-on workshop touches on ways to decorate your home during the festive season without adding to the global waste crisis. You will learn basic crafting skills which allow you to transform any old unwanted clothi...
Read MorePermie Kids is a fun interactive class where the true learning comes from being immersed in the garden doing activities that nourish self belief and children's connection to nature. Permie Kids is held in Greenheart Garden in Killcare on the NSW Central Coast. The garden is designed using permaculture principles and each week children learn about skills and ideas related to the garden and to nature especially around growing food and caring for the environment. For the next few weeks we are c...
Read MoreYara’s My Smart Garden program invites you to join us to learn about urban agriculture activities in and around Fitzroy. Meet the instigators, teachers and growers of the community and how the different sites and organisations work. You will hear about the challenges of growing and composting in the public, supporting children to eat well and teaching members of our community about growing food in Melbourne.
Read MoreJoin the garden gnomes at Ballina Community Garden to learn about turning your kitchen scraps into compost with a worm farm or into an endless supply of fresh eggs with backyard chooks! This event is free and for curious or veteran gardeners/composters. Come to learn about managing a worm farm or chickens at home and meet the hungry worms and happy hens who call the gardens home. If you haven't visited the Ballina Community Gardens yet, come explore this hidden oasis!
Read MoreThe Community Plate warmly invites you to our local Community Food Forum, where we aim to: - Celebrate local urban agriculture, which makes food more affordable - Be inspired by local projects and projects further afar - Strengthen relationships between local groups, project & networks, and - Create new links, ideas, connections, and initiatives. Hear from presenters involved in local initiatives, and those further afield, during an inspiring morning sparking ideas about how we can: ...
Read MorePermie Kids is a fun interactive class where the true learning comes from being immersed in the garden doing activities that nourish self belief and children's connection to nature. Permie Kids is held in Greenheart Garden in Killcare on the NSW Central Coast. The garden is designed using permaculture principles and each week children learn about skills and ideas related to the garden and to nature especially around growing food and caring for the environment. For the next few weeks we are c...
Read MoreJoin us for Gardening and fun on "National Community Garden Day". We will be tending to the summer crop planted at last working bee and enjoying time connecting with our community.
Read MoreOpen day from 11am till 2pm Tours Raffle Workshop Plant sales Baked goodies Hot drinks Sausage sizzle Come along and see how our garden operates. You will leave feeling inspired. We are located on the grounds of Dickson College. Follow the signs from the staff car park near the green arts building
Read MoreVisit Princes Hill's beautiful community garden - a garden like no other! Our garden is unfenced and accessible to the local community at all times. Come and find out how it works and how to get involved! Herbal Teas Free seedlings Free Face painting for Kids
Read MoreThis 1 day course run by Ballarat Permaculture Guild, explores the Permaculture ethics, design principles and basic design tools. Weather permitting, we will visit an urban property and check out some of the principles in action. It will give you a great overview of what Permaculture is all about.
Read MoreThis 1 day course run by Ballarat Permaculture Guild, explores the Permaculture ethics, design principles and basic design tools. Weather permitting, we will visit an urban property and check out some of the principles in action. It will give you a great overview of what Permaculture is all about.
Read MoreThe Eltham Farmers' Market Food Swap is held every 4th Sunday of the month. During Urban Agriculture Month there will be a Food Swap on the 24th November. Click the link to learn more about food swaps and call into the market on any 4th Sunday to meet the friendly group of backyard growers who meet to swap their excess produce and chat!
Read MoreCelebrating Urban and Ag Month and National Community Garden Day. Pop down to the garden, to come see whats been happening. Tour the Urban Ag Program, chat about growing food and free veggie seedling for you own garden, court yard or balcony. Plants sales, cake stall and BBQ. All welcome
Read MoreJoin us as we celebrate National Community Gardens day on Sunday, 24th November with a range of activities at the Potting Shed and Community Food Forest, 41 Britannia Road, Leederville (next to the Tools n Things library). Program 9am – Busy bee at the food forest 10am – Tour of the potting shed, food forest and tools n things library 10.30am – Morning tea and donation of biochar maker 11am – Composting with biochar presentation 11.30am Chat, swap and grow – seeds, seed...
Read MoreImmerse yourself for the day in a concentrated introduction to the principles & techniques of this complete system for the sustainable design of homes, gardens, businesses, farms, smart waste use and re-use, economics, community development and energy management and more. The workshop will focus on positive & practical choices we can all make in our daily lives both at home and in the workplace, using permaculture design and action to make a difference and to create a more resilient and plan...
Read MoreTaiwanese food is comforting and jam packed with flavour. From the endless range of "little eats" (小吃) to big bowls of noodle soups or dumplings, it is a cuisine you will want to add to your cooking repertoire! Come in ready to get your hands dirty, meet new people and learn from your expert teacher, Cristina. With a refreshing welcome drink in hand, you will learn how to make a range of iconic Taiwanese dishes that will transport you to the bustling streets of Taiwan. By the end of class...
Read MoreJoin Anne Price (founded of Bower and Bowl), at the Community on the Verge Garden (CoVe) for an evening of gardening insight followed by pizzas in the garden! Anne will share tips and tricks on gardening in our summer climate. This event is free and open to new and seasoned gardeners, we hope to see you there!
Read MoreThe Chook is the world's original recycler and pest controller. In this half-day workshop, we will share with you the basics of poultry husbandry. We will look at its housing, breed characteristics, supplementary feeding, keeping hens out of the lettuces and foxes out of the hens, managing pests and diseases in free-range flocks, rearing your own replacements, as well as integrating chickens and geese in garden and orchard management. The format will be a combination of a PowerPoint pres...
Read MoreYara’s My Smart Garden program invites you to join us to learn how to minimise pests and disease in your garden by making some simple changes that are completely organic. Learn how using chemical fertilisers and insecticides can actually cause more pests. Presented by Cultivating Community and hosted at Rushall Garden.
Read MoreSet in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, enjoy an afternoon exploring weaving techniques in this introduction to coil basket weaving workshop. Each participant will have the opportunity to create their own small coil basket, using plant fibres. Materials are provided, along with knowledge shared to get you started in your future gathering, exploration and crafting. No experience necessary, just a desire to enjoy good company while crafting in nature. About Bree Bree Thomas has lived in the Dan...
Read MoreDon't miss this special opportunity to tour the site of the exciting and innovative Bundoora Urban Agriculture Centre and Community Hub which is due to open in February 2025. This is a Local Food Connect project made posssible by the awsome support of Bundoora Secondary College and Banyule City Council together with funding from the Victorian State Government's Living Local grant program. Bundoora Secondary College is a specialist Food and Fibre Industry Pathway provider, exposing secondar...
Read MoreFareShare is a charity which has been cooking free, nutritious meals for people doing it tough since 2001. Operating out of Australia’s largest non-profit kitchens in Melbourne and Brisbane, chefs and volunteers work hand in hand to cook the best possible meal for every person in need. Each year FareShare transforms rescued, donated and homegrown food into millions of delicious, healthy meals that feed dignity and wellbeing for Australians experiencing hardship. A homestyle meal shows that ...
Read MoreNow is the perfect time to dream, sketch and set goals for growing food at home. Longing for summer herbs and don't know where to put them ? Salivating over salads picked from the windowsill ? Just want to grow some stuff but limited on space and skills ? Well here's your chance to fill in the blanks ! Planning session with site tour, drawing time and naturally - edible discussion here at Popes Produce HQ.
Read MoreThe average Australia household increases its waste output by around 30% during the festive season, which puts a bit of a tarnish on celebrations. So how can you reduce your waste without missing out on the traditions you love, or creating a stack more work for yourself? This free hands-on workshop touches on ways to decorate your home during the festive season without adding to the global waste crisis. You will learn basic crafting skills which allow you to transform any old unwanted clothi...
Read MoreLearn about different hives, bee life cycle, and honey extraction. Plus a honey tasting of the local hive! Brought to you by Beekeeper Jasmine from Sunbury Community Garden. Courtesy of Hume City Council. Location: Goonawarra Neighbourhood House, 8 Gullane Drive, Sunbury VIC 3429
Read MoreChester Hill Community Garden Join us for a family fun day with children's activities. Our activities: - Morning tea - Treasure hunt - Craft activity - Biodiversity workshop - Children's planting workshop - Garden tour
Read MoreChester Hill Neighbourhood Centre invites you to celebrate National Community Garden Day with us in our Community Garden on the 23rd November 2024! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities and workshops suitable for all ages. Activities include: Morning tea Treasure Hunt Craft Activity Biodiversity Workshop Children's Planting workshop Garden Tour RSVP/Booking is essential Everyone is welcomed RSVP at: rycworker@gmail.com
Read MoreTour of productive urban permaculture garden Fiona Buining and Michael Wilson from Ainslie Urban Farm have been growing an astounding amount of food on their suburban block for many years. Within this small area, they grow vegetables, fruit and berries, as well as keeping chickens, rabbits and bees. This tour is a chance to see the techniques and systems that they use to produce fruit and vegetables in Canberra’s soil and climate. Some of the methods you’ll observe in action include anima...
Read MoreTour of productive urban permaculture garden Fiona Buining and Michael Wilson from Ainslie Urban Farm have been growing an astounding amount of food on their suburban block for many years. Within this small area, they grow vegetables, fruit and berries, as well as keeping chickens, rabbits and bees. This tour is a chance to see the techniques and systems that they use to produce fruit and vegetables in Canberra’s soil and climate. Some of the methods you’ll observe in action include anima...
Read MoreTour of productive urban permaculture garden Fiona Buining and Michael Wilson from Ainslie Urban Farm have been growing an astounding amount of food on their suburban block for many years. Within this small area, they grow vegetables, fruit and berries, as well as keeping chickens, rabbits and bees. This tour is a chance to see the techniques and systems that they use to produce fruit and vegetables in Canberra’s soil and climate. Some of the methods you’ll observe in action include anima...
Read MoreFREE WORKSHOP. Join us at beautiful Victoria Park Community Garden and learn to make beautiful soil using compost, and natural liquid fertiliser with weed tea and vermicompost, for healthy productive gardens. Morning tea provided. A Town of Victoria Park initiative. Enquiries and RSVP via KBenjamin@vicpark.wa.gov.au.
Read MoreFermentation is not only great for improving gut health and preserving excess garden produce, it allows you to explore the world through traditional recipes and unlock a world of new flavour too! In this hands-on workshop your instructor Martina will share the process of Lacto-fermentation and how to do it step by step at home. In this 2.5hr workshop Martina will cover: - Overview of the Lacto-fermentation process - How to ferment safely and what to watch out for - Basic equipment to acqui...
Read MoreEvent description King Stropharia Stropharia rugosoannulata Mushroom growing workshop with Tamara Griffiths My King Stropharia mushroom patches have just had a spring flush. They are an easy to grow garden mushroom. I have developed a strain of King Stropharia (Ducky Strain) that grows on pine shavings, strawbales, eucalyptus woodchips and bush mulch. This means we don't need to source and purchase expensive hardwood chips! Over 7 years I have formed a relationship with this...
Read MoreGrowing your own high quality organic vegetables is not difficult once you do a bit of planning and understand the ecology of the garden. This workshop will show you techniques for creating and managing a productive garden, whatever the size. We will share with you how to design, plan, create resilient and productive systems. The format will be a combination of PowerPoint presentations, demonstrations and actual visits to the vegetable gardens. We will discuss the selection of vegetable sp...
Read MoreThis Introduction to Permaculture (ITP) course is truly a weekend well spent, with previous participants completing the ITP stating they "will never look at the landscape the same way again". Renowned sustainability practitioner, Michelle Sheather will facilitate to provide an overview of all aspects of permaculture, empowering you to incorporate these learnings into your everyday life. Elle is an international ecologist and permaculture teacher who has implemented training initiatives around...
Read MoreJoin us and discover the power of growing food in rhythm with nature. Syntropic Agroforestry is a regenerative practice that: 🌾 Increases crop yields 🌱 Improves soil fertility 🔄 Reduces inputs 💧 Improves water retention 🌍 Minimises erosion 🐝 Boosts biodiversity 👨🌾 Takes little management 🐛 Builds resistance to pests, disease & extreme weather Who Should Attend? Home gardener, hobby farmer, primary producer, land steward, student of agriculture or e...
Read MoreCome and celebrate spring with us at the Mansfield Farmers' Market, enjoy delicious produce and (hopefully) some wonderful Spring weather. The Mansfield Farmers Market is a fresh and artisan produce market held year-round in the median strip opposite the Post Office – right in the centre of Mansfield – on the fourth Saturday of the month. Over 30 colourful marquees set up on the grassy median strip right in the middle of town, showcasing the best fresh and artisan produce from the re...
Read MoreJoin us for a hands-on experience at Ediblescapes, where agroforestry, syntropic farming, and permaculture come to life! Led by agroforester Bunya Halasz from Growing Roots Permacu Join us for a hands-on experience at Ediblescapes, where agroforestry, syntropic farming, and permaculture come to life! Led by agroforester Bunya Halasz from Growing Roots Permaculture, this event offers practical learning in tree pruning, planting, propagation, and biomass management. Participants will explore th...
Read MoreYarra’s My Smart Garden program and Yarra Libraries present a dynamic panel discussion MC’d by local resident and journalist Sally Warhaft, with local growers from Cultivating Community and place maker from the City of Melbourne. Delivered as part of Urban Agriculture Month, you will gain insights from experts as they discuss the innovative solutions and challenges shaping the future of urban agriculture in our city.
Read MoreCome along to an info-packed presentation about ways to reduce waste during festive seasons. Come along to an info-packed presentation about ways to reduce waste during festive seasons. We’ll cover food preparation and recipe ideas, sourcing and making eco-friendly gifts, clever decorating ideas using upcycled or natural materials, alternatives to gift wrapping paper, managing waste at events, and more! Thursday, 21 November 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM Preston Library, 266 Gower St, ...
Read MoreEvent cancelled: sorry folks, due to illness we've had to cancel this event. (And as we're right into the swing of orchard season we unfortunately won't have a chance to reschedule it.) We'll be contacting ticket holders ASAP to issue refunds. We're sorry to not get to share this info with you, but we have a heap of free resources available on our website: https://growgreatfruit.com/resources/ and you can also sign up to our Weekly Fruit Tips newsletter for lots of help with all your growing fru...
Read MorePotter in the garden, drink tea, chat gardening and help with garden tasks such as seed counting and harvesting herbs. Gardeners are welcome to bring any excess produce to share.
Read Moreultural Exchange: Share Cultural Food Wisdom! 🌍✨ Join Us for Cultural Exchange: Share Your Cultural Food Wisdom! ✨🌍 🕚 11am - 1pm | per person Join us for a communal harvest and a food preparation session, followed by a delicious cultural lunch using fresh produce from our garden. It’s the perfect way to meet new people, share stories, and discover different culinary traditions while enjoying local community-grown food. 🌱 Event Highlights: Participate in a commun...
Read MoreDon't miss this special opportunity to tour the site of the exciting and innovative Bundoora Urban Agriculture Centre and Community Hub which is due to open in February 2025. This is a Local Food Connect project made posssible by the awsome support of Bundoora Secondary College and Banyule City Council together with funding from the Victorian State Government's Living Local grant program. Bundoora Secondary College is a specialist Food and Fibre Industry Pathway provider, exposing secondar...
Read MoreFree weekly Wednesday workshops on Gardening, Cooking and Nutrition for people who live, work or play in the City of Armadale in W.A. Supported by the City of Armadale, these free hands on workshops are delivered by a registered Public Health Nutritionist from Grow Cook Eat WA.
Read MoreCome along and help us celebrate the opening of our refurbished Food Recycling Depot. Learn how it works, what you need to do when you deposit your scraps and find out how you can get compost to take home for your garden. Kath Jones will be holding a Garden Workshop from 1-3pm on ‘Why grow organic?’ Unpacking the hype and busting misconceptions about growing with chemicals. Learn about the soil food web, and how you can feed the soil that feeds us. RSVP for catering purposes and wo...
Read MoreJoin us for our July Monthly Mingle on Sunday 17 November. It is an informal get-together that aims to bring people closer to their local food system and community. Monthly Mingles are an opportunity to share food, stories, and views on sustainability and our food system. This month we are pleased to welcome Cormac Farrell who is an environmental scientist and bee-keeper, best known as the Head Beekeeper for the Australian Parliament. He manages several apiaries throughout Canberra, including...
Read MoreJoin us for a fun and interactive Kids Seed Planting Workshop at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market on Sunday, 17th November, from 11:00 am – 11:45 am. This hands-on session, led by our very own Annemarie Brookman from The Food Forest, will teach kids (with adult supervision) how to plant seeds that attract beneficial insects to your garden! In this 30-45 minute workshop, children will learn how to plant a special mix of seeds that not only brighten your garden with beautiful flowers...
Read MoreJoin us at Down’s Community Farm for a fabulous celebration of local and sustainable food growing! What’s on 🍓🌽🌻 11am - 1pm - Mindful movement for gardening with Nick - a guided gentle stretch session - Tour of the gardens with one of our Urban Agriculture team members - Hands on workshops - How to make a no-dig 'lasagne' garden bed, and Composting techniques to turn waste into healthy soil - Garden-inspired activities for kids Nature-based mindfulness activity 1p...
Read MoreJoin Chelsea Heights Community Garden for our Open Gate on Sunday 17th November to celebrate Urban Agriculture Month. We will be open to the public for a quick tour of the garden. Chat with our gardeners and browse their seed library. Free - All welcome!
Read MoreLPCG Garden Open Day shows successful vegetable and fruit growing in a small Community Garden, including in our community Greenhouse. Lots of information available, eg wicking beds, improving soil, composting, seasonal vegetables to plant, pruning etc with members available to talk to. Seedlings and other plant goodies for sale. Coffee and muffins, and lunchtime BBQ give a chance to enjoy conversation in a lovely setting. RIpples Community Arts will again be having an Art Market...
Read MoreWorkshop details November 17, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ORTO Straw Eco Farm $165.00 What you will learn: Garlic you make everything taste good. You are used to flavour krauts, stir fries, sauces, stews. You are rubbed on toast to create bruschetta, crushed into oil to make mayonnaise, stuffed into poultry to flavour chicken, or slow fermented to make black garlic. We love you! Let’s harvest garlic together and I will teach you how to clean it by removing old leaves and shortening ro...
Read MoreGather with us on the 3rd Sunday of the month for our regular POW Produce Swap. Bring along items you would like to swap.....it could be produce from the garden, preserves, seeds, seedlings, Permie-related books and magazines - and maybe some morning tea. If you don't have anything ready to swap just yet, join us anyway! Either way, be prepared to take goodies home as well. There will be hot water available for drinks, and some tea and coffee, BYO cup.
Read MoreAre you interested in supporting your local food system? Ever wondered what really goes on at a commercial farm? We’re excited to open our farmgate, welcoming the public for a tour of Day’s Walk Farm, an organic market garden tucked away in the Melbourne suburbs. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the labour and love that goes into growing some of Melbourne’s finest produce. Together, we will walk around the farm, learning about our farming practices, our native revegetation projec...
Read MoreLed by florist, Sally Smith discover what's available in our urban gardens to create beautiful floral arrangements. And its not just flowers! Includes which plants and trees to grow for foliage, seed pods and flowers for different size backyards. Flowers to grow in your vegie patch. Foraging rules. Using foliage as the hero.
Read MoreWe at the Axedale Community Garden are hosting a stall to showcase what wonderful community groups are in our small little town. We are incredibly lucky to be part of this event, come along and see what we do!
Read MoreAll are invited to join Lismore Community Garden for a FREE banana circle (agroforestry) demo and garden tour followed by a community BBQ. Join us anytime from 10am onwards, and if possible bring your own cup or water bottle.
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday 17th November for our monthly market! Make your way down to the Village Green, in the main street of beautiful Malmsbury. As always, there'll be bountiful, fresh veg. Local, wax-free apples. Tasty mushrooms. Golden honey. Handmade biscuits. Local wine and gin. A choice of artisanal cheese. Hot breakfast, gozleme, sugary donuts, spicy chai, delectable pastries - the list goes on! The perfect place to find handmade gifts like ceramics, earrings, art, silk garments, or carved wo...
Read MoreFarm My School is a not-for-profit organisation that collaborates with schools to promote healthy eating, ecological stewardship and connected communities. The Farm My School Nourish Workshop Series has been designed to help families unlock affordable ways to grow and cook simple, nourishing food. Run by renowned chefs and our own Farm My School team, the free introductory workshops will encourage simple and practical ways to think about food growing, health and wellbeing. Come and join t...
Read MoreJoin Dr. Kit Prendergast, a native bee scientist, conservation biologist, and zoologist, for an engaging workshop on gardening for native bees. This adult education session focuses on plants and garden habitats that support our native bee pollinators. From November 9 to 17, we celebrate Australian Pollinator Week, honouring our vital and unique insect pollinators during the southern hemisphere spring. Discover how to transform your garden into a thriving habitat for native bees. By enhancing ...
Read MoreCome and join South Melbourne Sustainability Group as we host a Great Local Lunch after our AGM at the Lyell Iffla Reserve Community Garden in South Melbourne. Bring a dish to share featuring produce grown in our community gardens in South Melbourne or from your balcony garden or something seasonal you've picked up at the market We welcome everybody who is a local grower or sustainability enthusiast to join us - just bring a dish to share
Read MoreWe're running four cool climate permaculture workshops at the Guyra Neighbourhood Centre Community Garden on Saturdays (11am - 1.30pm) - 16 November - 23 November - 30 November - 7 December Come along to one workshop or all four, connect with other growers and implement new strategies for productive and regenerative agriculture for gardens and farms on the Northern Tablelands. We'd love for you to join us.
Read MoreJoin Anna, The Urban Nanna, to learn about simple, systems-based ways to manage the waste streams in and around your home, whether you live in a rental or own your own property. We will focus on food, garden, paper, glass and plastic, and general household, textile and water waste. We will also cover ways to reduce and manage the waste that often occurs in typical Australian households. 10:30AM - 12:00PM Saturday 16 November 2024 Boronia Community Room Boronia Library Park Crescen...
Read MoreAlan Shepard has years of experience in establishing community, school and organic gardens and is passionate about connecting people through gardening, nature, art and grass roots initiatives. "As gardeners in Adelaide we face an unique challenge over summer", he says, and this will only become more difficult as climate change steadily increases the temperature and weather extremes. In this session Alan will show us practical ways of keeping the veggie patch productive and the whole garden...
Read MoreWhen it comes to understanding soils we have a lot to thank the 8cm layer under our feet for. The rich skin of the Earth provides us with our food, and the health of the soil also determines the health of our food, animals and ourselves. In this immersive workshop Permaculturalist and educator Taj Scicluna will take you through the foundations of what you need to know about soil structure and biology, to deepen your understanding of gardening. You will also learn how to create thriving ecosys...
Read MoreDon't miss this special opportunity to tour the site of the exciting and innovative Bundoora Urban Agriculture Centre and Community Hub which is due to open in February 2025. This is a Local Food Connect project made posssible by the awsome support of Bundoora Secondary College and Banyule City Council together with funding from the Victorian State Government's Living Local grant program. Bundoora Secondary College is a specialist Food and Fibre Industry Pathway provider, exposing secondar...
Read MoreCome along to our monthly working bee on the third Saturday of the month at Lyell Iffla Reserve. At this event, we will be mulching, weeding, emptying worm towers, watering and planting to keep our gardens thriving this spring. Bring your gardening gloves and a trowel to get involved and learn about spring planting, worm farms and Bokashi composting. The working bee is followed by the AGM of the South Melbourne Sustainability Group and then our Great Local Lunch, everyone is welcome too al...
Read MoreThe Condell Growers and Sharers Community Garden in Condell st Fitzroy (next the to the Fitzroy Town Hall) is doing the Australian Pollinator Count during Australian Pollinator Week. Come and join in.
Read MoreOpen Garden and Devonshire Tea at Errard Hall – BMI Fundriaser Errard Hall was built in 1902. Built in the grand Victorian style, it has big features, with a garden to match. The garden was designed by Janene Byrne in 2014. ‘I was asked by my clients to help them create a beautiful garden that would complement their grand period home, situated in the heart of Ballarat’. Tickets at $25 per person and includes Devonshire Tea. Bookings can also be made by a visit to the BMI Libra...
Read MoreMeet the talented Chloe Dann for our annual shearing demonstrations! Chloe is a shearer from South Gippsland who specialises in small mob shearing and education. She is passionate about animal welfare and loves working closely with people to best care for their sheep. She'll be joined by the lovely Collingwood CWA who will help us sort the wool and be available to answer any questions. This event is open to all general entrants to the Children's Farm. Additional, smaller shearing sessions on ...
Read MoreWorking Bee and Plant Swap at our community Garden at 1-17 Denman Street, Leichhardt Qld 4305. Our garden is in need of weeding and could use a chop and drop. The worm farm needs some more food scraps and plants need renewed name tags. Bring any plants, produce or garden nic nacs or swapping for our swap too!
Read MoreMaize has co-evolved with First Nations communities in the USA, Mexico, Central- and South America through stewarded seeds and stories for thousands of years. Meg will talk about navigating maize as a non-indigenous person working with a plant that has a deep relationship with indigenous communities. Meg first learned about heirloom corn (maize) when she lived in the United States in 2015, and this year will be her tenth season growing and cooking maize. Meg now grows corn across a network o...
Read MoreThe weekend workshop will look briefly at the history and philosophy of Biodynamics. We intend to spend most of the time on the practical, making BD compost and tree paste and Cow Pat Pit. The compost preparations will be explained and used, and we will prepare and apply BD soil activator. The keen can join us on the Sunday before sunrise to mix and apply Horn silica - BD 501 atmospheric spray. The two days will suit the beginner and those making their start into regenerative agriculture. It is ...
Read MoreJoint Open Day Garden tour, veggie seedlings, herbs and pollinators for sale. Guest horticulturalist will speak about ‘edible gardens and espalier’ BBQ, coffee & cakes, kid’s activities, raffle draw. The day will be a commemoration of our previous President’s life.
Read MoreGardening Community garden. I can share some of garden produce in return.
Read MoreThe Outdoor Provedore offers a vibrant market focused on food and beverage provenance, is filled only with authentic producers and is the go-to place for lovers of great, wholesome food. Run by local farmers, buy direct from some of the finest producers our region has to offer. See, feel and taste the difference.
Read MoreSeed for home gardens is free in seed libraries and at food swaps. So if you're saving seed, it's good to know how to get strong seed to offer. Seed saving is an amazing story of cultural lineage and human survival. Annie Bolitho was a founding member of the Australian Seed Savers Network, come and learn about the seven simple questions to ask when saving seed, to ensure strong seed and plants.
Read MoreSeed for home gardens is free in seed libraries and at food swaps. So if you're saving seed, it's good to know how to get strong seed to offer. Seed saving is an amazing story of cultural lineage and human survival. Annie Bolitho was a founding member of the Australian Seed Savers Network. Come and hear the story of Bruno's Dad's Beans & learn about the seven simple questions to ask when saving seed, to ensure strong seed and plants. Seed for home gardens is free in seed libraries and at food...
Read MoreGarden tour at Alphington Community Centre. Come for morning tea at 10.30 and then a tour of our multi-use garden. Chat about garden design & integrating edible plants & conservation planting.
Read MorePRELUDE Native Wildflower Meadows with Katherine Horsfall | SAT 2 Nov | 10am-12pm Come and learn about native wildflower meadows with Katherine Horsfall whose research in grasslands restoration at the University of Melbourne has lead to planting millions of native seeds to create nurturing, inspiring, biologically and culturally important grassy floral wonderlands in small urban spaces. These include threatened indigenous species. You will also have the opportunity to sow a mini meadow. T...
Read More🗓️ Second & Fourth Thursdays: 14th & 28th November 🕞 3:30pm - 5:30pm | 💵 $10 per child (materials included) Let your kids experience the joys of gardening! These hands-on, fun-filled sessions are perfect for children aged 9 to 12, teaching them the basics of gardening, planting, and sustainable food practices while fostering a connection with nature.
Read MorePotter in the garden, drink tea, chat gardening and help with garden tasks such as seed counting and harvesting herbs. Gardeners are welcome to bring any excess produce to share. Free event. All welcome.
Read MoreLed by florist, Sally Smith this workshop uses permaculture principles to explore gift making and Christmas decorations that can be foraged in our urban gardens. Includes table garlands, DIY Bon Bons, sustainable gift wrapping, wreaths and window stars. Inspired by nature, sustainable and festive!
Read MoreCome along to an info-packed presentation about ways to reduce waste during festive seasons. Rowville Community Room Rowville Library Stud Park Shopping Centre Stud Rd, Rowville 11:00AM - 12:30PM Thursday 14 November 2024 We’ll cover food preparation and recipe ideas, sourcing and making eco-friendly gifts, clever decorating ideas using upcycled or natural materials, alternatives to gift wrapping paper, managing waste at events, and more! Anna Gibbons, founder and creative dir...
Read MoreDive into gardening at Yarra Seed Library! Attend monthly workshops to share seeds and nurture plants in our library planters, or donate your own seeds anytime during opening hours. Let's cultivate community, one seed at a time. Join us and let your garden flourish! This season, we’ll focus on creating healthy soils for a thriving garden. Learn how to start your seedlings off well and keep them safe as they establish themselves. Our workshops will cover soil health troubleshooting and maint...
Read MoreDon't miss this special opportunity to tour the site of the exciting and innovative Bundoora Urban Agriculture Centre and Community Hub which is due to open in February 2025. This is a Local Food Connect project made possible by the awesome support of Bundoora Secondary College and Banyule City Council together with funding from the Victorian State Government's Living Local grant program. Bundoora Secondary College is a specialist Food and Fibre Industry Pathway provider, exposing secondar...
Read MoreBeginners and experienced growers welcome - there'll be something for everyone, including a plant or two to take home! Focusing on: - Propagation - Potting up - Plant care - Trellising - Pests and Diseases This event is for Darebin residents only. Registrations are essential. Call EPCC on 8470 8107 or email: epcc@darebin.vic.gov.au
Read MoreFree weekly Wednesday workshops on Gardening, Cooking and Nutrition for people who live, work or play in the City of Armadale in W.A. Supported by the City of Armadale, these free hands-on workshops are delivered by a registered Public Health Nutritionist from Grow Cook Eat WA.
Read MoreWednesday mornings at Coleambally Community Garden, 9.30am to 11am for causal get together at the garden. We chat about our plants and share gardening tips. Also we help plant seedlings, watering and at times we have some craft. Kids visit and love to play in the sand.
Read MoreEver wondered how to deter pests and avoid diseases in your veggie patch without using any nasty chemicals? Come along and learn about organic integrated pest management. In this workshop you will learn the basics of using integrated pest management techniques to identify, monitor and treat common pests and diseases in your home veggie patch. No nasty sprays needed! Leave knowing how to spot a pest, treat the problem and minimise future pests and diseases from affecting your veggies. Sessi...
Read MoreJoin Cultivating Community for a guided tour of Richmond’s vibrant public housing community gardens on Nov 12. Start at Lennox Street Community Garden, visit a small communal garden, and finish at Highett Street Community Garden. Along the way, discover diverse plants grown by local residents, reflecting the area’s rich cultural heritage and traditional gardening techniques. The tour will emphasize the importance of food security, sustainability, and cultural connections, ending with a...
Read MoreJoin Cultivating Community for a guided tour of Richmond’s vibrant public housing community gardens on November 12, 2024. Start at Lennox Street Community Garden, visit a small communal garden, and finish at Highett Street Community Garden. Along the way, discover diverse plants grown by local residents, reflecting the area’s rich cultural heritage and traditional gardening techniques. The tour will emphasize the importance of food security, sustainability, and cultural connections, endin...
Read MoreJoin us on Tues 15 Oct at 10.30am for the official launch of Grow & Thrive Garden. All welcome! This FREE event includes morning tea, and a discovery session on what the garden is all about, plus some hands on gardening! 🌶Grow & Thrive Launch 🌽 25 - 39 Barkly St, Ballarat East | Wadawurrung 🥬 Barkly Square - in BRMC courtyard 🍒Tues 15 October 🍅10.30am : morning tea provided Grow & Thrive is a collaborative project between Food Is Free Inc., and Ballarat Regional Multi...
Read MorePlans for your Saturday morning? Why not pop into Food Is Free Inc. Green Space and meet our friendly Green Team crew and try some volunteering! 🍒🐝🌏😎 Our fabulous Volunteers Manager Virginia Wilson will be onsite hosting tours and chatting to anyone keen to pop in and ask questions. Perfect opportunity to try before you buy...and see if volunteering with us is your thing! Plenty of happy vibes to go around. All welcome, all abilities, families, individuals etc. No need fo...
Read MoreHands on workshop creating gourmet biscuits and Petit Fours in our 6hr w/shop numbers are limited to 4 per session - you take home 1kg of your work in the end.
Read MoreWith deep roots, native grasses are incredible at storing carbon, enhancing soil health as well as supporting local wildlife. This one-hour online session, delivered by Katherine Horsfall, will explore the numerous benefits these robust plants offer, and why every garden should incorporate them. Key topics covered includes - Why Have Native Grasses: Discover the ecological and aesthetic advantages of native grasses, including their adaptability to local conditions and their role in maintaini...
Read MoreLove getting your hands dirty? Curious about the perfect pesto plant? Or maybe you just dig chilling in the garden? 🌱 Garden Club is your new hangout! We’re all about growing delicious food, learning from each other and having a blast while we’re at it. Here’s the dirt! Weekly Sessions: We dig into the garden (literally!), share tips and maybe whip up some pesto magic, all while soaking up the sunshine. Open to All: Newbie or pro, everyone’s welcome! No experience needed, just a ...
Read MoreJoan’s Patch members meet in the garden to work and socialise. We welcome new members to come and talk to us about all topics concerning food production and being part of a community garden.
Read MoreIn this beginner’s workshop we’ll show you how to make a healthy garden full of food on a shoe-string budget. Learn to make your own compost, raise seedlings, use recycled materials in your garden and share with your community. Take home your own punnet of sown seeds. Suitable for families, children free with paying adult. Afternoon tea provided.
Read MoreA welcoming community occasion for all ages at our busy garden with opportunities to enjoy some great activities, talks and events West Leederville Community Garden.
Read MoreThere is no better way to learn how the household economy works than to take part in the whole day guided tour at Melliodora. Situated in the Victorian central highlands, in beautiful Djaara Country, Melliodora is one of the best examples of working cool-temperate climate permaculture in the country. At Melliodora you can see how permaculture can produce an abundance of food and other yields from a beautiful living environment. The one hectare property has been transformed from the blackberry...
Read MoreJoin us for a fun-filled day at the Thirroul Community Garden Date: Sunday, November 10th Time: 10 AM - 3 PM - Tour our thriving garden plots - Free workshops - Music, food and produce stall - Kids' activities - Refreshments Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just plant-curious, there's something for everyone. Come learn about urban farming, meet your neighbours, and discover how you can get involved! We are also a participating garden in the Illawarra Edible Garden Trail! T...
Read MoreJoin CERES senior horticulturalist and site manager Belinda Kennedy and explore the intriguing array of plants local to the inner Melbourne area. You will learn the difference between Indigenous, endemic and native species, Indigenous garden design methods and plant care and maintenance.
Read MoreFairfield Community Garden Open Day Sunday 10th November 10am to 1pm. Come and have a look around our beautiful garden, there is plenty to interest everyone. *Garden Workshops *Plant stall *CWA cake stall *Reground Soft Plastic Collection *Children’s activities Located at the end of Hanslope Street. Alphington
Read MoreLearn about our Native Bush Tucker with Worimi elder, Kevin Riley at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. For thousands of generations the indigenous people of Australia lived off the land and lived well. On this tour you will start with a Bush Tucker morning tea, then go on a guided tour along our Gundabooka Aboriginal Plant Trail. Kevin will share his knowledge of the plants used by indigenous people and how they were used for food, for medicine, for building and more. $25 adults, $15 child...
Read MoreNovember 10 Free to attend Trust Reserve, Semaphore Park Tea+coffee Plant sales Garden tour Membership available
Read MoreNovember 10 Free to attend Trust Reserve, Semaphore Park Tea+coffee Plant sales Garden tour Membership available
Read MoreJoin Lennox Community Gardens and Ballina Shire Council for a permaculture garden workshop on Sunday, 10 November, from 10 to 11am. Highlights of the workshop include: - kitchen gardens - worm farms and composting - food forests & agroforestry Come curious to learn and share as we collaborate to grow an edible Ballina Shire!
Read MoreJoin Drill Hall Community Garden for a working bee to launch our Spring and Summer events series and celebrate Urban Agriculture Month. We'll show you around the garden, explain our stories and answer your questions, then we'll get our hands dirty with some fun garden tasks. Please bring close toed shoes, a hat and a drink bottle. Timeline: Every Sunday 10am - 12 pm We want our garden to be as accessible as possible, but everyone's needs are different. Please email us at dhcga.melbourn...
Read MoreTo celebrate Urban Agriculture Month we're throwing open our garden gates for an Open Garden (half) day. This November 10th (a Sunday), 9am - 1pm, come have a sticky beak at our steep edible garden, chickens, ducks, orchards, unicorn sculpture and goats (and cute dog) to get some ideas for how you can activate your own patch or pot plant. We, (Hannah and Anton), bought our 1/4 acre property in 2013. After 4 years of gardening and renovating, we bought the neighbouring block and merged t...
Read MoreNERP (Northeast Region Permaculture) have a stall every 2nd Sunday at The Eltham Farmers' Market. On the 10th of November they will be holding a plant, seedling and seed swap.
Read MoreBally's Patch is taking part in the 2024 Edible Garden Trail. Please feel free to visit our garden on Sunday 10 November between 9am and 3pm and take a tour of our lovely community garden!
Read MoreCome and check out our beautiful community garden. We will have Morning Tea, Sausage Sizzle, Markets, Plant Sales, Garden Design Workshop, Reptile Awareness and First Aid Talk, Raffles and more...
Read MoreIf you’d like to know the basics of keeping healthy, happy backyard chooks, Robyn from Mt Martha House Community Garden will show you how in this relaxed, interactive workshop.
Read MoreAre you a new beekeeper or considering starting? Are you looking to learn more about how to manage a beehive as part of your backyard garden or permaculture setup? This 2 hour Introductory workshop will provide you with an insight into the skills and experience required to safely and effectively manipulate a bee hive and carry out general management practices.
Read MoreFor aeons fermentation has allowed for the growth and creation of cultures around the world. It has beckoned in the gathering of community as an effective way to preserve abundant harvests all the while preventing mass food waste. Fermentation also allows for the development of complex flavours, increased bioavailability, and enhanced nutrition - the benefits are endless. We live in a society where food waste and in-access to nutritious food are some of the most impactful aspects of the ...
Read MoreStarted on your food growing journey, but wondering how to nurture your homegrown goodness through the hotter months? Learn: * The design and function of a wicking bed * How to easily install shade * Basic irrigation options
Read MoreJoin Anna, The Urban Nanna, for an info-packed presentation covering ways to reduce waste during festive seasons and events. Topics covered include food preparation and recipe ideas; sourcing and making low waste, eco-friendly gift ideas; clever decorating ideas using upcycled or natural materials; alternatives to gift wrapping paper; managing waste at events or gatherings, and more. Includes a follow-up list of useful resources and links to many low-waste gift ideas. This event is proudl...
Read MoreFood Is Free Inc. Green Team meets monthly on every second Saturday at our Food Is Free Inc. Green Space. Come join the fun! All welcome. Help our community grow! Get your gardening on with our volunteers, and learn some new tips + tricks to help you with your own garden. All levels encouraged from complete newbie to green thumb pro. 📅 SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER ⏰ 10AM - NOON 📍 Food Is Free Inc. Green Space 😎 Rear/212 Ripon St Sth, Central Ballarat/Wadawurrung Country Sup...
Read More‘Permaculture’, you have heard the term but what exactly is it? In this workshop at CERES Environment Park you will learn about permaculture by exploring the ethics and design principles of permaculture and how we can create resilient, sustainable systems that work with nature and the natural limits of our planet. This workshop will be beneficial to those new to the concept of permaculture and also for those thinking of undertaking a Permaculture Design Course.
Read MoreLiving Well is a 2 day event to introduce you to the ethics and principles of Permaculture, designing systems to live well with nature... from headspace to home, from garden to out of the gate... Together, we will explore how living well with the permaculture ethics and principles can make a positive impact on you, your local community and for the earth.
Read MorePlease come and help us celebrate three years of growing together on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country at Oakhill Food Justice Farm's 3rd Birthday Party! Save the date in your calendars as we prepare the final touches on our program - you can expect tours and mini workshops from our farmers, goodies from local businesses (yes we will have cake!), farm tea, workshops from friends and seedlings for your gardens! We hope to see you and a friend or family member there :) Please get in touch ...
Read MoreThe Illawarra Edible Garden Trail is back for the second year running! The Trail will take place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of November between 10am-3pm in partnership with Food Fairness Illawarra with thanks to sponsors Gilly’s Kitchen Garden. WHAT? The Trail is the weekend to visit a variety of edible gardens across the Illawarra from private sunny backyards to balconies and verges, community and school gardens and everything in between. On the Trail expect to visit individual ed...
Read MoreMake the most out of your growing space by learning about which plants grow well together, help keep away pests, feed the soil, accumulate nutrients and increase plant health, flavour and boost your harvest. Detailed explanations about plant combinations provided in a simple, and easy to apply way. Participants will get take home, plant bed plans, a bad companion guide and enjoy potting up some of the best produce garden companion plant seedlings to take home. This workshop is ru...
Read MoreWelcome to Garden Wisdom Hosted by Karen & Ninna Join us for a tour of our highly productive food oasis, reclaimed from an otherwise ordinary suburban backyard. Garden Wisdom is a project which has evolved over the last 8 years, fueled by the desire to develop a more independent food system, to act locally and create community. Oh, and to have lots of fun along the way. Take this opportunity to: · be inspired by, and experience a working food garden · learn w...
Read MoreOn Saturday the 9th of November, Community Gardens across the Tamar & Meander valleys will throw open their gates and welcome you to explore their sites and delights! Each participating garden is putting its best foot forward and hosting activities to showcase its local flavour. Be it: plant & flower sales, music, BBQ, kids’ activities, games, mini-workshops, tours and composting demos. There’s sure to be something happening somewhere, that’s sure to interest everyone. Community ...
Read MoreTake a swing past the Gardens - open for the Tamar & Meander Valleys Community Garden Open Day - to check out the Seed Board. Stay on to take a self-guided tour, check out the Transition Tamar teaching beds, and visit our onsite stall with veggie seedlings and secondhand gardening books & magazines for sale.
Read MoreCome and experience a fabulous two days with Phil Dudman from ABC North Coast Radio and the team from Community Gardens Australia at The Nerang Country Paradise Parklands on the Gold Coast. Join with your fellow community gardeners from around the country to experience speakers, workshops, tours, panel discussions, demonstrations and more! An amazing community lunch will be prepared as well as morning and afternoon tea are included in the ticket and bring along some of your produce to share a...
Read MoreOur market is proud to have some of our region’s best seasonal produce represented with us. Shopping at the farmers market means you get high quality, freshly harvested produce, in season, in a traditional, market square atmosphere. It also means that you are directly supporting the farmers of the Bendigo region, and thus contributing to the local community.
Read MoreThis year we offer you the choice of nine unique and diverse private gardens to visit and enjoy, including large and small town gardens, quirky and eclectic gardens, sustainable gardens, and real country gardens. The event is organised by Creswick Garden Club Inc, and all profits are used for local Creswick projects. They invite you to visit the scenic, historic Central Goldfields Region of Victoria and see an array of diverse private gardens, iconic commercial gardens and nurseries,...
Read MorePlenty of amazing seedlings on offer in collaboration with Patio Plants. All your salad bowl favourites & a few fruiting goodies.
Read MoreA day to share experience and knowledge, or just look around our beautiful garden. We also have plants for sale at our working bees on the 2nd Saturday of every month.
Read MoreGet ready to win prizes and back local produce, food, pantry essentials and maker’s gifts on Saturday 9 November 2024 at Kyneton Farmers Market’s 20-Year Anniversary “Backing Local” Celebration! Support the local community! This 20th anniversary, you can purchase a ticket for the chance to win hampers from local and Melbourne-based stallholders, with all proceeds to be donated to Kyneton Primary School’s Music Programme. You can purchase a single ticket for $2 or three tickets fo...
Read MoreMeander among 100 stalls offering food, an abundance of plants, homemade goods, beauty products, clothes, and other goodies. Our market themes are “Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Breed it” with an emphasis on sustainability and locally sourced goods and services. Our markets run on the second Saturday of each month, from September to May from 8:00am to 12:30pm. Get your friends, family and fur mates together to start your weekend by visiting this vibrant and friendly market.
Read MoreThe Wangaratta Farmers' Market is held every second Saturday of the month, 8am-12pm. Our next market is on 9th November on the grass of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, (corner of Ovens & Docker St) Wangaratta. You can buy seasonal fruit and vegetables- locally & organically grown, as well as other treats such as cakes, sweets & bread, honey, condiments, and other hand-made goods. We serve fresh food for breakfast and lunch & of course, you can grab a coffee too. Locally made, quality craft an...
Read MoreCelebrating Urban Agriculture Month and Australian Pollinator Week and co hosted by SJ Farmers Market and Down2Earth Gardening. Come and discover lots of free resources from the teams at the Australian Pollinator, Centre of Bee Education and the Wheen Bee Foundation. Join us for a special edition of the SJ Farmers Market as we celebrate Pollinators Week! 🐝🦋 This Growers & Gatherers market will be buzzing with excitement as we shine a spotlight on the vital role of pollinators ...
Read MoreThis annual festival showcases the internationally recognized, award-winning rose garden, located in the heart of Morwell, while it’s in full bloom. The garden is maintained throughout the year by the Friends of the Rose Garden Volunteers who ensure it looks its best for this special occasion. The main acts this year include global television stars Dirtgirl, Scrapboy and Costa the Gnome, who will perform their grubby bucket show live. There will also be a nature themed Trivia Night hosted b...
Read More🗓️ Every Friday, starting 8th November 🕘 9am - 2pm | 💵 $25 per person Explore Ediblescapes with John Palmer, who will take you on a one-hour guided tour through our beautiful community agroforestry garden space. Learn about sustainable growing techniques, edible landscapes, and how urban agriculture can reshape our cities. 📍 Location: Ediblescapes, Country Paradise Parkland
Read MoreThis self guided tour showcases a variety of urban agriculture that can be found in Yarra City Council. It is designed to be walked or ridden, and can be taken from either direction, east to west, or west to east, this might depend on the time of day.
Read MoreThis self-guided tour showcases a variety of urban agriculture that can be found in Yarra City Council. It is designed to be walked and can be taken from either direction.
Read MoreThis webinar will inspire and educate you about the vast potential of your outdoor space. We will showcase practical and innovative methods for growing food that are suitable for both city backyards and larger farm acreages. The event is designed for: Anyone interested in growing food at home. Homeowners looking to maximize the potential of their gardens or outdoor spaces. Hobby Farmers focused on food production, soil enhancement, and biodiversity improvement. Gardening enthusia...
Read MoreFree weekly Wednesday workshops on Gardening, Cooking and Nutrition for people who live, work or play in the City of Armadale in W.A. Supported by the City of Armadale, these free hands on workshops are delivered by a registered Public Health Nutritionist from Grow Cook Eat WA.
Read MoreExperience the garden at Babbington Park with Annie and Susan, this Spring on a fully guided tour. Your day will start with a beautiful afternoon tea in The Chapel chatting about the history of the region and farm, followed by a wander through the vegetable garden, orchard and decorative gardens. Get up close and personal with the poultry and animals, and ask all your garden and design questions along the way. A fully stocked shop with jams, comestibles, tea towels, and Annies books will be a...
Read MoreAn event held at the local Community Garden in Brinkworth SA. Showing the importance of community connection and gathering in a time of drought and adversity. This event is supported by the Wakefield Council Wellbeing Program and the Brinkworth Special Projects Group. Propagating cuttings and getting your veggie patch spring ready workshop from 11-12.30pm 1pm FREE BBQ
Read More🌱🐝 FOOD IS FREE INC. GREEN SPACE MONTHLY MARKET 🌱🐝 Every first Sunday of the month is market day at our Green Space, 10am - noon. Come say hello to our fab volunteers Pip & Hanna and ask them all your gardening questions - they love it. NEXT MARKET IS... 📅 SUN 3 NOV ⏰ 10AM - NOON 📍 Food Is Free Inc. Green Space 😎 Rear/212 Ripon St Sth, Ballarat Healthy Green Space grown seedlings ready to go into your garden, PLUS rich lovely compost, worm juice and merc...
Read MoreUnlock the potential of your home garden. This workshop is led by Kirsty James. Trained, experienced, with great tips and tricks for making the most of small spaces. Includes soil health and seed collecting.
Read MoreWelcome to Homegrown Food Warriors! 🌱 Join our CROP SWAP at the Food Is Free Green Space market every first Sunday of the month from 10 AM to 12 PM. Share your produce, enjoy a cuppa, swap tips, and connect with fellow food lovers. See you there!
Read MoreReady to start growing your own food at home? 🌱🏡 Join us for an enriching 2-hour session where we'll teach you some fundamentals to kickstart your gardening journey and lay down solid roots for success. Experience level: Everyone is welcome - no green thumb required! Our classes are designed with everyone in mind, ensuring that both beginners and seasoned gardeners alike can enjoy and benefit from our sessions. What to bring: Please wear comfortable outdoor clothing and glov...
Read MoreYour Every Sunday Market! Situated amongst tall trees, lakes and parkland, where the outdoors atmosphere creates a relaxing place to meet up with friends. The market can consist of a great variety of stalls, which are capable of meeting the bulk of most families weekly needs, plus Fashion, Gifts, Art, Pet Supplies and much more. The market has an outstanding selection of quality stalls, including: Fresh Produce (including Organic), Deli selections, Cooking and Baking, Dairy, Fresh ...
Read MoreThis vibrant day will include market stalls by our local producers, live music, talks, hot food, activities for kids and all ages and more! Join us to hear from, sample and purchase from the best producers of our local region across the South West of Victoria! We want to cement the culture and identity of our local region, support small-scale producers and increase environmental awareness of the positive impacts of buying from our small-scale producers! This is a not to be missed, one ...
Read MoreEltham Farmers' Market will host a seedling sale by Sustainable Macleod. Sustainable Macleod aims to build a resilient local community, encouraging residents to shop locally, produce and share their own food, use environmentally friendly transport and undertake other activities to promote sustainability. Each year their seeding sale gives purchasers their an opportunity to start their own backyard urban farm.
Read MoreGarden Soil Fertility Join us and learn to: • read air, water and solid phase limits to fertility • use simple tests to manage soil fertility • test a real soil profile! DATE: 2 November 2024 DAY: Saturday TIME: 4.00 – 5.00 pm (1 hr) Where: Lakeside Drive Community Garden, Garramilla We acknowledge the City of Darwin - Environment and Climate Change grant for providing us with this opportunity.
Read MoreBeginners Level1 In making chocolates, from learning how to temper., pour moulds and make fillings. These are run weekly Thursday & Fridays 6-10pm Saturdays 2-6pm
Read MoreWe'd all love black gold like this to add to our veggie gardens, but it's really tricky trying to find it locally. Next best option - make it yourself ! Ingredients come from easily sourced materials and you'll know exactly what you're feeding your garden. Other benefits include, enhancing nutrient availability to your plants, improved water holding and drainage as you're improving overall texture of your soil and increasing life in the soil. Plus - all those 'waste materials' don't need ...
Read MoreThe Introduction to Beekeeping Course is a four 4.5hr session covering fundamental beekeeping theory, practical hands on training with two beehive openings, time to answer your questions and participate in discussion. This course now includes an additional 30min training session on biosecurity, including a focus on detection and management of honeybee pests and diseases. The course is held in our purpose built on site training workshop and backyard apiary. As an introductory course no prev...
Read MoreA great opportunity to connect with other community growers and exchange seed saved from our favourite crops. See what’s growing at Sydney City Farm, swap locally grown seeds and share growing tips with other gardeners. If possible, please bring your own keep cup and locally grown seeds to swap. Everyone welcome, bookings essential. Activities will be held at the Sydney City Farm site within Sydney Park at St Peters, the nearest level pedestrian entrance is from Barwon Park Road. P...
Read MoreOur urban farm is the first of its kind in Sydney. Established on an unused bowling club, the farm includes a 1200m2 ecological market garden growing vegetables for the local community, a community food forest, composting program, propagation greenhouse, and native bees. Take a tour of the space where we’ll chat about why we’re farming in the city, the benefits of urban farming, and our daily operations and farming methods, as we take a walk through the different areas of the farm. WHA...
Read MoreJoin farmers Charlotte and Eve for a tour of Farm Raiser Urban Farm and a working bee to launch our Spring/Summer events series. We'll show you around the farm, explain our systems and answer your questions, then we'll get our hands dirty with some fun farm tasks. Please bring close toed shoes, a hat and a drink bottle. Lunch provided. Timeline: 10am - arrive and chat, check out our shop! 10:15am - tour and questions 10:45am - working bee (many different tasks available) 12pm...
Read MoreJoin Sarah, the head gardener at Popes Produce for an insightful tour of Illawarra’s only backyard market garden as part of Urban Agriculture Month. See how they fit a couple of tonnes of production into an old school backyard, along with composting methods and a micro bush walk though an area remaining for wildlife. We’ll finish off the tour with home made refreshments and questions a plenty.
Read MoreCome along to our monthly working bee on the first Saturday of the month at Foundry Park. At this event, we will be mulching, weeding, emptying worm towers, watering and planting to keep our gardens thriving this spring. Bring your gardening gloves and a trowel to get involved and learn about spring planting, worm farms and Bokashi composting.
Read MoreGarden tours, produce & plants for sale, BBQ lunch, tea & coffee, Art displays and demonstration
Read MoreCircle of Life Community Garden is a volunteer group of passionate plant people. The first Saturday of each month is our plant sale. Kat our horticulturalist is available to chat gardening advice and our friendly volunteers can offer you a stack of interesting plants and produce.
Read MoreGreat bargains! Great advice! Come to the plant sale, stay for walk in the beautiful Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. The curator of or Grevillea Garden will be on hand to answer all your native plant queries. $5 entry fee
Read MoreLet’s end the year on a positive note with a visit to The Food Forest, guided by Annemarie and Graham!✨ About the Tour: This is the perfect time to explore The Food Forest with all the fruit trees flourishing. You'll enjoy a guided tour along the Gawler River, learning about the restoration of local wildlife and ecosystems and experiencing an organic, sustainable farm. Learn how an ordinary family, with a typical Australian income, can create a diverse and productive landscape, filled wit...
Read MoreDrop by the Community Garden Network stall at Harvest to swap or borrow seed from the Windsor Community Garden/Transition Tamar Seed Board. Stay to find out about the upcoming Community Garden Open Day (happening 9th November) and which gardens are open for you to visit on the day.
Read MoreJoin us as we come together on the first Friday of every month to learn a ferment together. Next month we're giving our kitchens a holiday and instead will 'ferment' some ideas. We've got a few potential projects we'd love to get stuck into next year, so to give them a boost we'll chat about how to get started. We can also discuss ideas for fermenting topics to explore at future FFs. It's an informal, in-person event, so drop by to share your thoughts, or if you've not attended a POW ev...
Read MoreA month-long celebration of urban agriculture nationwide! Come and experience local open gardens, workshops, communal feasts and more. Connect with your community or find your people via events during the entire month of November.
Read More12 amazing permaculture designers are coming this Sunday to Geelong to be available for you to consult with! Please invite others as we can fit lots of people in the space. Between them they have a few hundred years of design and implementation experience in many areas such as selecting land for farming, urban gardening, setting up co-ops, permaculture traveling, community gardens, edible forest gardens, retrofitting your home, personal and business opportunities, connecting with communit...
Read MoreCroxton commuity Garden Sunday 27th October 11am to 2pm 30-40 Spenser St Northcote (by the Croxton Train Station) Music, plants, face painting, produce stalls and raffles All are welcome to join our celebrations,
Read MoreTo mark the return of Spring, we are holding a special celebration from 11am to 2pm at the West Brunswick Community Garden and Food Forest. There’ll be a BBQ, with tea, coffee and cakes for sale, a free wine tasting (to preview the offerings at this year’s fundraising wine sale), drawing from nature for adults and children conducted by artist Craig Burgess, tours of the Garden and Food Forest, and other activities for the children, including flower planting in the Food Forest.
Read MoreJoin the Australasian Native Orchid Society as they showcase their collection at the beautiful Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. Market stalls, jumping castle, sausage sizzle, garden tours, orchid houses and more! 10am - 2pm Sunday 27th October Entry fees: $10 adult, $5 child, $25 family Book via Humanitix or pay at the gate.
Read MoreGet ready for a day of fun at Spring Fest! 🌼 Join us at the Kingsbury Drive Community Market on Sunday, October 27th for a special event filled with excitement. Enjoy: 🐎 pony rides, 🏰 jumGet ready for a day of fun at Spring Fest! 🌼 Join us at the Kingsbury Drive Community Market on Sunday, October 27th for a special event filled with excitement. Enjoy: 🐎 pony rides, 🏰 jumping castles, 🧐 free face painting, 🎈 balloonists, 🎨 craft activities 🤡 clowns, and ...
Read MoreTaiwanese food is comforting and jam-packed with flavour. From the endless range of "little eats" (小吃) to big bowls of noodle soups or dumplings, it is a cuisine you will want to add to your cooking repertoire!Come in ready to get your hands dirty, meet new people, and learn from your expert teacher, Cristina. With a refreshing welcome drink in hand, you will learn how to make a range of iconic gluten-free Taiwanese dishes that will transport you to the bustling streets of Taiwan.By the end ...
Read MoreCome join us in Sale's Community Garden as we reflect and celebrate the importance of connection with one another, community, ourselves and with country 🌾🎈This Saturday we are hosting our annual Community Picnic with free food snd entertainment 🎈🌾 Pizza🍕, BBQ🍖, Smoothies🍹, Bunnings kids Crafts 🖍, GRSC garden games🥅, Sale Art Circle 🎨
Read MoreCome and celebrate the creation of the Grow Green Community Garden. This Garden is a joint project of Wellsprings for Women and AMES and is being managed by a group of migrant women committed to building resilience of their local communities. The day will include scarecrow making, treasure hunt, henna and face painting, planting workshop, pancakes, sausages and veg fritters, heat health info and more.
Read MoreEver wanted to cultivate your own delicious fungi and then cook them like a boss? Now’s your chance! Dive into the enchanting world of gourmet mushrooms, where you’ll learn to grow, harvest, and transform these culinary gems into mouthwatering dishes. This hands-on, beginners workshop will cover basic oyster mushroom growing. It is a skill sharing 'tips and tricks' lesson from an experienced commercial mushroom grower. After the mushroom cultivation class you will walk across to the k...
Read MoreBe part of a festival of ideas and action for a greener inner west! On Saturday October 26, 2024, we’re coming together for the very first Green West Fest—a celebration of sustainability and creativity, powered by Green Collect and a bunch of grassroots organisations active in our community. WHEN: Saturday October 26th 10am - 4pm WHERE: Unit 1/75A Ashley St, Braybrook VIC 3019.
Read MoreThe oldest, newest thing you’ve probably never heard of. Learn how to make and activate biochar for your garden big or small, whether you have a balcony or a market garden. Reduce the need for manual watering, cut out chemical fertilisers that are harmful to soil life and increase plant health, growth, yields, nutrient density and flavour of your produce. This workshop is for every novice or expert gardener wanting big results for not a lot of effort. Materials provided and take home ...
Read MoreThe Waterford Garden is an urban farming project at Parade College Bundoora which supports student learning, school engagement and well-being. The parents of Parade are staging a fundraiser at the BBQs and Outdoor Weber Store in South Morang to support upgrades to our program.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wondered what Permaculture is all about, this is the weekend for you! Discover an ingenious method for making decisions based on age old wisdom, enabling you to live a more balanced and rewarding life in tune with other humans and more than humans. Mike & Lou will show you their family home in Sydney, featured on Gardening Australia in November 2021, a great example of what you can do with a suburban quarter acre block with practical advice and tips regarding - Designing ...
Read MoreCome and celebrate spring with us at the Mansfield Farmers' Market, enjoy delicious produce and (hopefully) some wonderful Spring weather. The Mansfield Farmers Market is a fresh and artisan produce market held year-round in the median strip opposite the Post Office – right in the centre of Mansfield – on the fourth Saturday of the month. Over 30 colourful marquees set up on the grassy median strip right in the middle of town, showcasing the best fresh and artisan produce from the reg...
Read MoreEver wanted to keep backyard chickens? All your questions about these feathered friends will be answered in this demonstration by Maria from Sunset Valley Chicks. We'll cover everything from the correct care of chickens, worming, keeping the birds healthy, and proper housing.
Read MoreJoin us to make a Native Bee B&B! Learn how you can support powerful pollinators in your backyard with Amanda Collins from Ballarat Beekeeping. Create and take home a Native Bee B&B, Hoverfly Lagoon and Pollinator Friendly Seed Bombs. Ballarat Seniors Festival is an annual event held over the month of October and part of the Victorian Seniors Festival running at the same time. Seniors Festival is a month-long series of events for and about seniors, celebrating the contribution of o...
Read MoreJoin us for a special Chicken Storytime featuring some of our feathered friends. Maria from Sunset Valley Chicks will be binging some lovely chickens from her farm for us to pet and cuddle. Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories all about chickens, followed by a chicken cuddle.
Read MoreCelebrating Children's Week 2024, this FREE gardening/nature/First Nation's Cultural workshop hosted by Food Is Free Inc., with special guests from First Nations Women's Yarning Garden and Playgroup Victoria, will inspire the joy of growing things at home for your little ones. Have fun with others, play, and learn! Story telling, sing songs, explore nature, learn about growing on Country, and so much more! Event will be held at Sebastopol Library, 181 Albert St, Sebastopol | Wadawurrung on...
Read MoreWhat you will learn I love foraging, I love growing and I want to make the very most of what I find and what I grow. Preserving for beginners offers all the skills needed to preserve the taste of summer, the cool of winter and the red of autumn. This class is jam packed with information and is focused on three methods of Food Preserving: Fermenting Dehydrating Boiling Hot Water Bath Method. The Boiling Hot Water Bath Method is the most information heavy of the three hence I ...
Read More10am – 3pm at Barkly Square, 25 – 39 Barkly St, Ballarat East | Wadawurrung Starting with Yarning Garden Official Launch at 10am. Smoking ceremony, Welcome To Country, speeches, followed by workshops from 10am – 3pm. Official Food Is Free Inc. Birthday celebrations from 11am (music/speeches/special announcements, plus tour of new Urban Food Farm space, followed by a BBQ lunch for all. Food Is Free Inc. Market stall held at Barkly Square instead of usual Green Space market for today o...
Read MoreWant to know what Bally's Patch is all about? Come along to our Open Day! There will be things for the kids to do, live music, plant and bake sales and much more. Come and meet your local Bally community in our beautiful space.
Read MoreThis month is a big one for the new Footscray Community Garden & Learning Place. We have working bees happening on Saturday October 12 and October 19. We are finishing-up building our wicking beds; setting up irrigation; building storage and possibly compost containers; putting in a gathering place shed; and planting! For details of working bees check out our Facebook Page. WORKING BEE START TIMES *Saturday October 12: Starts at 10am * Saturday October 19: Starts at 12pm
Read MoreTake a walk through CERES with Trainer Lauren Mueller and learn to identify seasonal edible weeds that thrive in Melbourne, and gain knowledge about the plants’ culinary, medicinal and ecological uses. This session will also include a demonstration and sampling of prepared edible weeds.
Read MoreThey are Back! Esteemed Biodynamic Educators Tony Brown and Hamish Mackay are back at Chaffin Creek Farm. An amazing day with the community. Visit our beautiful regeneratively farmed property. Our farm day will kick off at 9am as before with a quick chat about what's been happening on the farm and introductions. We will then get stuck into doing and learning with Tony Browne from Brownies Biodynamics and Hamish Mackay from Biodynamic 2024. We will learn about and make PREP 500 b...
Read MoreRiddells Creek Farmers Market is held 9-1, on the 3rd Saturday of the month - a traditional farmers market in the foothills of the Macedon Ranges. Parking is available along Main Road, and behind the market in the Recreation Reserve. Toilets are located outside the market site: at the Lyons Park and at the Recreation Reserve. Our Market Manager and volunteers are on site throughout the morning to assist with queries. One of us is always on the gate - just ask!
Read MoreThe Outdoor Provedore offers a vibrant market focused on food and beverage provenance, is filled only with authentic producers and is the go-to place for lovers of great wholesome food. Run by local producers, buy direct from some of the finest producers our region has to offer. See, feel and taste the difference.
Read MoreCarlton Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8 - 1pm. You can find a list of all the stalls that will be at the market on our social media accounts, including local fresh vegetables and fruit, dairy, meat products, eggs, delicious hot food and a big range of pantry products. Carlton Farmers Market is located at Carlton North Primary School, enter via Entrance on O’Grady Street. Come a visit us, try delicious food and support Victorias local food system!
Read MoreDeep coloured, ripe and delicious fruit and vegetables, aromatic hand-made cakes and jams, freshly laid free range eggs and just cut flowers are only a few of the sumptuous goods you’ll find at our monthly Gasworks Farmers’ Market, held on the third Saturday of each month. . You will love spending Saturday mornings on the grass soaking up the vibrant atmosphere and sampling the very best of local Victorian produce, direct from Victorian farmers and specialty makers. Gasworks Farmers’...
Read MorePotter in the garden, drink tea, chat gardening and help with garden tasks such as seed counting and harvesting herbs. Gardeners are welcome to bring any excess produce to share. Free event. All welcome.
Read MoreGet ready for hands-on composting workshops, sustainability tips, and cooking classes featuring fresh produce straight from our garden! Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, each week brings something new. Join us as we dig deeper into sustainable gardening, learn new skills, and share delicious meals with our community
Read MoreFree weekly Wednesday workshops on Gardening, Cooking and Nutrition for people who live, work or play in the City of Armadale in W.A. Supported by the City of Armadale, these free hands on workshops are delivered by a registered Public Health Nutritionist from Grow Cook Eat WA.
Read MoreThis month is a big one for the new Footscray Community Garden & Learning Place. We have working bees happening on Saturday October 12 and October 19. We are finishing-up building our wicking beds; setting up irrigation; building storage and possibly compost containers; putting in a gathering place shed; and planting! For details of working bees check out our Facebook Page. WORKING BEE START TIMES *Saturday October 12: Starts at 10am * Saturday October 19: Starts at 12pm
Read MoreJoin us for a fabulous day with your fellow community gardeners at Canberra City Farm! There will be keynote speakers, stalls to enjoy, workshops and demonstrations from our sponsors, a session on social media hacks for your garden and an afternoon of open space workshops including: 🔹 farm tours 🔹 tour of the LESS (Low Energy Super Shed) 🔹 how to make a wicking bed 🔹 compost demonstration 🔹 waterway friendly gardening Morning and afternoon tea as well as a fabulous lunch ...
Read MoreOur market is proud to have some of our region’s best seasonal produce represented with us. Shopping at the farmers market means you get high quality, freshly harvested produce, in season, in a traditional, market square atmosphere. It also means that you are directly supporting the farmers of the Bendigo region, and thus contributing to the local community.
Read MoreMeander among 100 stalls offering food, an abundance of plants, homemade goods, beauty products, clothes, and other goodies. Our market themes are “Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Breed it” with an emphasis on sustainability and locally sourced goods and services. Our markets run on the second Saturday of each month, from September to May from 8:00am to 12:30pm. Get your friends, family and fur mates together to start your weekend by visiting this vibrant and friendly market.
Read MoreJoin Amanda and create quick sweet and savoury treats for gifts, or for Christmas day festivities. Recipes can also be adapted to other allergies. Limited spaces available. Our classes are small, so everyone can participate!
Read MoreJoin us to celebrate soil and vollies for a morning of compost making, soil inspection and a lunch feast! Common Ground Project would love to see you down at the regenerative farm from 9:30-1:30pm on December 5th (World Soil Day and International Volunteer Day!). Help us make a compost lasagne and learn about the make-up of soil (and how our soil is going!) from Declan Ramsay Malone. We will end the day with a delicious Community Feast made of farm harvest produce. Entry is free bu...
Read MoreThe Veggie Empire, a farming duo living with disability, are excited to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities & Urban Agriculture Month by hosting two guided urban farm tours on; Tuesday the 28th of November 10:00-11:30 & Sunday 3rd of December 11:00-12:30 The duo and the co-operative farming team they are a part of, ‘Caring Farms Co-op,’ have been building their urban farm for ten years. Together t...
Read MoreCSCH Community Garden (aka SCOOP) Celebrating 10 Years of Community Gardening in Glen Eira! Join us on this very special open day, where we will celebrate this remarkable little garden with music, memories, photos, storytelling, and a community lunch.
Read MoreUrban Agriculture Month After-Party Working bee 7 a.m. (hand in the dirt active participants only) Come together to carry out communal work. Hosting, Grounded Permaculture Action Party Moonthly Meetup community action day. “To support each other to caring for our land while creating a culture of trust and reciprocity.” Receiving the visit of agroforestry gardeners from Northern Rivers NSW’s Growing Roots Permaculture - Living Agroecology Shared Meal Forages and Eat the Wild F...
Read MoreThe average Australia household increases its waste output by around 30% during the festive season, which puts a bit of a tarnish on celebrations. So how can you reduce your waste without missing out on the traditions you love, or creating a stack more work for yourself? Join Anna the Urban Nanna to learn about low-waste ways to celebrate the festive season, including gift and wrapping ideas, waste-savvy recipes, and eco-friendly decorating tips. Some homemade festive snacks will be supplied...
Read More🎥✨ Special Screening & Panel Discussion : Rachel's Farm ✨🎥 Join co-hosts Food Is Free Inc. and Sunnybank Farm on the evening of Thurs 30 Nov where you'll enjoy the film screening of Rachel's Farm, directed and starring Rachel Ward. Immerse yourself in the world of regenerative agriculture and sustainability, as we showcase a thought-provoking film about Rachel's inspiring farm journey. 📅 Date: Thurs 30th Nov 📍 Venue: Ballarat Trades Hall ⏰ Time: Doors at 6PM, p...
Read MoreThe Belgrave Food Garden is run as an outdoor learning environment, a space to learn new skills and grow and harvest healthy food and form social connections. The garden is planted and managed using a permaculture model and feature a compost system. Garden type The garden is run by the community for the community and is open to anyone. Visitors to the area are also encouraged to stop by and pick produce. Activities Weekday dig-in every Thursday at 2pm Working bee second Sunday of each m...
Read MoreThis community garden is located in the heart of Warburton – the main street – and feature artworks by local artist Sioux Dollman. Dedicated locals work to maintain the garden which features an avocado tree, herbs, vegetables, lemons, compost, strawberries and more. A share shelf and seed library are near the front gate and people are encouraged to drop off their excess produce and help themselves to what they need. Garden type This garden is open to the public. Anyone can help out at...
Read MoreOne of the two events the Farm is running for Urban Agriculture Month this year, a panel discussion on Wednesday 29th November at 5:30pm. Join us in the Barn to listen to the thoughts of industry experts from across the supply chain, as they discuss connecting with where our food comes from, to learning more about the pleasures, anecdotes and challenges facing them as they strive to provide the best possible product for consumers in an ethical and conscious manner. The panel will be mediated ...
Read MoreJoin Amanda and create tasty sweet and savoury dishes to serve at Christmas or for other special occasions. Recipes can also be adapted to be gluten free. Limited spaces available. Our classes are small, so everyone can participate!
Read MoreThe food grown in the garden is available for anyone to pick and everyone is welcome to pitch in and help out at working bees. The garden is managed by an independent group of volunteers on land supplied free of charge by the Tecoma Uniting Church. The garden features a food forest, raised garden beds and an Indigenous bush food garden. Empty heading Activities There are regular monthly garden get-togethers on Wednesday and Saturday mornings between 10:30AM and 12:00PM. Children are welc...
Read MoreListen live to our very own local gardening enthusiasts Henri and Brendan! Join for advice on everything green and leafy! Text the studio your questions: 0493213831 Past episodes can be accessed via Radio Carrum.
Read MoreEver wondered about growing food on public land? Unsure of where to start or what to consider? This workshop is for you! Come and visit one of Yarra City Council’s trial projects ‘Small Communal Growing Space’ and learn about the benefits and experiences of growing food for your local community. This workshop will be run by the Michela Renders the Urban Agriculture Project Officer for Yarra City Council and will cover: - A short site tour of the plantings and infrastructure (pl...
Read MoreFollowing on from the November 2nd Living Lab Northern Rivers, Plan C and UTS “Adaptable and resilient food futures in the Northern Rivers” forum, we are seeking registrations of interest from government, community and not for profits in a “Northern Rivers urban agriculture and food futures Roundtable” This half day event will bring together key stakeholders in a participatory and capacity building roundtable as part of Sustain: The Australian Food Network's third national Urban Agric...
Read MoreThe Veggie Empire, a farming duo living with disability, are excited to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities & Urban Agriculture Month by hosting two guided urban farm tours on; Tuesday the 28th of November 10:00-11:30 & Sunday 3rd of December 11:00-12:30 The duo and the co-operative farming team they are a part of, ‘Caring Farms Co-op,’ have been building their urban farm for ten years. Together t...
Read MoreYarra Valley ECOSS is a not-for-profit community organisation on a 7.4 hectare former poultry farm, now a permaculture designed farm, at Wesburn. The ECOSS vision is to promote local food production, earth education, and multicultural living, while building work skills and developing a vibrant, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable community. The community gardens are tended by volunteers including members of Melba Support Services and Interchange Outer East who work in the garden each wee...
Read MoreCome along to our monthly pizza event at Gabba Garden! The pizza oven will be fired up and ready to cook so BYO pizza and drinks and enjoy a casual afternoon with your neighbours! We’re always looking for volunteers to light the pizza oven the morning of the event, so if you’re interested, let us know and we’ll roster you in.
Read MoreLakeside Drive Community Garden is a welcoming space where all members of the community come together to share skills, vegies and smiles. Collectively we hope to create a thriving, healthy centre for producing food, knowledge and inspiration based on permaculture ethics, principles and design. We are an educational space where you can learn about gardening, tropical food and living lighter on the planet. Check out our latest news posts to find out about our workshops and events. You can also ...
Read MoreDo you want to recycle your foodscraps and dream of low maintenance pets? Worms are the perfect pet and they also turn your food scraps into fertiliser for the garden. Friends of Regent Community Garden invites you to come and learn all things worm farm with Corinne from Easy Peasy Gardens. Free but registration is essential. Regent Community Garden is an inclusive and welcoming place to connect with community, garden, grow and share fresh produce, socialise, share learnings and help gr...
Read MoreWorm Farm Workshop: set your worms up for success Do you want to recycle your food scraps and dream of low-maintenance pets? Worms are the perfect pet and they also turn your food scraps into fertiliser for the garden. As part of Urban Agriculture Month in November, Friends of Regent Community Garden invites you to come and learn all things worm farm with Corinne from Easy Peasy Gardens. Free but registration is essential. Regent Community Garden is an inclusive and welcoming place to ...
Read MoreCelebrating National Community Garden Day — we’re having an Open Day! Sunday 26th November — 1-4pm Come and join us in the garden — welcome! The garden is built on the old paddock behind the police station, where the local constabulary used to tether the police horses.
Read MoreSunday November 26, 1pm at 190 Old Wells Rd, Seaford Arrive at 12.30pm for registration, drinks and nibbles All Welcome! Enquiries: Please call Maureen on 0403174976
Read MoreOn Sunday 26th November 2023, Tecoma Community Garden is celebrating National Community Gardens Day in conjunction with our 40th Birthday Celebration. Come and join us at the garden – 5 Campbell Street, Tecoma (behind Sherbrooke Cottage) between 12.00pm and 3.00pm for: - garden tours and talks - visual display of the garden’s history and development - garden activities for children – potting seeds and seedlings - compost demonstration, information - sausage sizzle and afternoon t...
Read MoreWe’re celebrating National Community Garden Day. We’ll be open (as always) and have some gardeners onsite between 12pm and 2pm to chat with visitors, tour the garden and share some treats. Plus there’ll be new and refreshed artworks to enjoy. We hope to see you there … When: Sunday 26 November, 12pm-2pm Where: Healesville Community Garden, 95 River Street, Healesville (behind the Bowling Club).
Read MoreJoin Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct as we celebrate our volunteer-led community garden. We're thrilled to be part of the nationwide Community Gardens Australia event and invite you to be a part of our special day. There will be garden talks, kids activities, art exhibition, free BBQ and a food demonstration. This Open Day is a celebration of community, nature, and the joy of gardening.
Read MoreLearn about Aussie Native Plants and Bushfoods specific to our local area, and try some out with a live cooking demonstration. Down's Community Farm is pleased to host this workshop with Kylie from Your Green Prescription to showcase local Native plants and foods during Urban Ag Month in 2023. We anticipate this workshop will be popular amongst our local community, so please contact us if you book a ticket and are no longer able to attend prior to the date. Workshop facilitator: My ...
Read MoreWe would like to welcome you to the Kensington Stockyard Food Garden for a mushroom cultivation bonanza followed by a mushroom lunch. We plan to be building a geodesic mushroom grow tent in the garden out of discarded bike rims. The purpose of this is scale up mushroom production and use resources diverted from the circular economy. Come along with a hungry tummy and be ready to get your hands dirty. $10 is for you lunch $30 is for take home mushroom grow kit materials
Read MoreTo celebrate National Community Gardens Day, Clayfield UC Community Garden is hosting a morning tea. Join us for a light bite to eat and take a tour of our community garden. We’ll also have some plants to give away.
Read MoreCome celebrate our first open community garden day. Meet your neighbours, make new friends and share some food.
Read MoreJoin us for a enlivening event at Pialligo Estate, where history meets aspiration in a unique blend of site exploration and storytelling. Event Highlights: 👣 Limited Site Tour: Enjoy a whistlestop tour of Pialligo Estate’s facilities and the adjacent fields. Rediscover the essence of the estate's past and reimagine the future as you stroll through this enchanting landscape. 📖 Storytelling Circle: Settle into an engaging group session where your story takes centre stage. Share yo...
Read MoreReserve your place in this terrific free, hands-on workshop on Gardening and Planting techniques. You will prepare a garden bed for planting, learn to arrange and plant seedlings, and learn about the seasonal planting Calendar. This workshop takes place during the Brunswick Multicultural Festival, run by Brunswick Neighbourhood House. Date: Sunday 26th of November from 10:30am - 2:30pm. Cost: FREE Venue: 43a De Carle St, Brunswick. Workshop bookings are essential: To enrol visit www...
Read MoreCome along to the opening of our Bedford Park Community Garden. We invite you to come along and visit our beautiful community garden. There will be: - a free sausage sizzle - working bee and - lots of opportunities to chat all things gardening. This is a family-friendly event, children and dogs are welcome. With our garden shelter installed and more infrastructure to come, this is a very exciting time to get involved with our Community Garden.
Read MoreThe food grown in the garden is available for anyone to pick and everyone is welcome to pitch in and help out at working bees. The garden is managed by an independent group of volunteers on land supplied free of charge by the Tecoma Uniting Church. The garden features a food forest, raised garden beds and an Indigenous bush food garden. Empty heading Activities There are regular monthly garden get-togethers on Wednesday and Saturday mornings between 10:30AM and 12:00PM. Children are welc...
Read MoreCliff View Community Farm is located on the beautiful Shipley Plateau in the Blue Mountains, NSW in an old apple orchard. The main focus of our community farm is to grow food that is donated to people in need in our local community. The food we grow is distributed through Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre’s food relief program. We use organic and regenerative agriculture principles in the way we approach growing food. The farm is a place people can come to garden, meet people in a saf...
Read MoreWelcome to Awara Garden, be inspired. Take a guided stroll and connect with local gardeners. Our senses will delight with new tastes and smells. I'll talk about how we transformed lawn into a productive paradise and forage gardening philosophy and practice. Enjoy a chat and medicinal garden tea post tour. Take home some seeds and cuttings. Children welcome and free. Amongst the straight lines and hard surfaces of the city, the wild greenery of our yard offers a place to take a deep bre...
Read MoreIn the Beginners Backyard Beekeeping workshop, you can expect to learn everything from the inner workings of a beehive, to the healing properties of raw honey. You’ll learn how to maintain a healthy hive, discover the wonders of swarms and how to keep them in check. Weather permitting we’ll also open a hive and have a hands-on demonstration. In this workshop you’ll learn: The inner workings of a bee hive The healing properties of raw honey How to maintain a healthy h...
Read MoreAs part of the National Community Gardens Day on 26 November 2023, the Maralinga Community Garden will be holding an open day to showcase its garden to visitors. Location: We are in Chandler Reserve, 327 Chandler Road, Keysborough 3173 When did we start? We have been in operation for only 20 months since February 2022. View our garden's video: https://youtu.be/t4COR35Z8Gc?si=IE_PUErl2bCd91Tp View our garden listing on Community Gardens Australia's website: https://communitygarden.or...
Read MoreJoin Amanda Collins and Scott Denno in their permaculture inspired food garden in Central Ballarat. It's been a 7 year labour of love for the couple who remagined their 1/4 acre urban property from traditional 1980's style lawn and ornamentals to productive patch complete with chooks and honeybees. The edible food garden includes raised DIY wicking beds, trellising, dwarf fruit trees, greenhouse, chookery and micro apiary from where they also teach beekeeping during Spring and Summer. ...
Read MoreNational Community Garden Day Open Day! Sunday 26th November — 10am-4pm Come and join us in the garden for: - kids Activities - visit from Garden Fairy - Raffles - free Mini Workshop - garden Stall. All welcome! View our garden's video: https://youtu.be/ZtkvB2le4A8?si=4mak6MuuNJ5N5GJk View Edible Warburton's map listing on Community Gardens Australia's website: https://communitygarden.org.au/listing/edible-warburton-community-garden/
Read MoreThe inaugural Community Gardens Australia National Open Day, we will have plant sales, sausage sizzle, get to know your community and entertainment and activities for the kids.
Read MoreThe Ecological Justice Hub are teaching us how we can re-purpose our plastic bottlecaps and turn them into practical and stylish household items. This workshop takes place during the Brunswick Multicultural Festival, run by Brunswick Neighbourhood House. Date: Sunday 26th of November Cost: FREE Venue: 43a De Carle St, Brunswick. Workshop bookings are essential: To enrol visit www.bnhc.vic.edu.au or contact us via info@bnhc.vic.edu.au / 03 9386 9418
Read MoreCome along and join in the fun and fellowship at Brinkworth Community Gardens provide….plant….nurture…harvest…prepare…feast… - lunch provided from the garden - free kids activities - workshops available throughout the day.
Read MoreCome and join us on the Inaugural National Community Garden Open Day. Come be a part of this amazing event and come and see what is happening at the Inglewood Mount Lawley Community Garden. Come and have a chat with members and take a walk around the garden.
Read MoreTo mark the inaugural national community garden day on 26 November 2023 we invite you to come and see what is happening at our community garden. Come and have a chat with members and join a tour around the garden at 10:30am. Learn about the history of our garden, our future plans and how you can be involved. Community allotment style gardening is becoming even more important in Australia where issues of food insecurity and the cost of living affect us all. You don’t need a farm or lots of ...
Read MoreWe’re celebrating National Community Garden Day 2023. Knox community gardens will be open to come and walk around this little piece of paradise in Knox. There will be: • tours on the hour • morning tea available • seedlings for sale • raffle prize.
Read MoreSpringwood Community Garden follows organic and permaculture principles with two large enclosed areas for growing veggies. Our food forest has over sixty fruit trees, a bush tucker garden, and a yarning circle. Strawberries are a feature of the garden. We have dedicated strawberry beds and also use them as ground cover in our food forest. Ours are an old-fashioned variety, sweet with lots of flavour and we will be selling pots at $2 each or ten pots for $15. Other plants propagated from ...
Read MoreMorning tea in the garden to celebrate National Community Gardens Day. Come and see the garden, and the neighbours and grab a cuppa and a bickie. Location: 16 Tighes Terrace Tighes Hill – via steps & path on Union St.
Read MoreOur BYO PICNIC DAY is happening on Sunday 26th November from 10am to 2pm to celebrate Nationa Community Gardens Day We will have a trading table of goodies and our Christmas raffle tickets will be on sale. At our trading table, you can pick up a: - lovely gardening book - produce - plants - bucket of succulent - geranium cuttings - seeds - magazines.
Read MoreJoin us for National Community Gardens Day celebrations in our wonderful garden. 10:00am — Beginners composting (Jop Nemeth) 10:30am — Art in the Garden (Claudie Frock) 10:30am — Three Summers of Subtropics (Robyn Francis). Location: Cnr Brewster & Magellan Sts Lismore, NSW
Read MoreInala Community Garden and neighbouring HUB Community Garden invite you to celebrate National Community Gardens Day with us! - come for morning tea - children can paint a plant pot and take home a seedling - find out 'What that plant is and what you can do with it' from our diverse gardening community and - check out our Magic Compost!
Read MoreTo celebrate the Inaugural National Community Gardens Day, Singleton Community Garden will be hosting an Open Day welcoming the community to join us for: - garden tours - nature craft and a s - sausage sizzle.
Read MoreCome and see our garden’s progress: - our fantastic mosaic rock art - smell the flowers - laugh at out rusty old garden tools mounted on the fence - see what veggies we have growing - marvel at our classy hot house - admire our new automated watering system we are in the process of installing or - just relax with a cuppa and a chat. Hope to see you!
Read MoreJoin us at the community garden for a celebration of all things gardening. - garden tours - plant sales - refreshments - kids activities - and more…
Read MoreA day to celebrate our community and like-minded associations and groups. Toowoomba Community Organic Gardens will be hosting an open day with the inclusion of The Friends of the Escarpment Parks and Permaculture Toowoomba. Guided tours will be provided, with seedlings for sale, a children’s treasure hunt, raffles and more.
Read MoreThe Tecoma Community Garden sits on half an acre of Council-owned land and attracts enthusiast locals who live on properties with limited, or no, sunlight in the hills area. The garden features individual garden plots, a shared orchard, a hot compost system, rainwater collection and a food share cupboard with surplus food being donated to Food is Free Tecoma. Chemical-free gardening is practiced. Garden type Garden members pay a one-off joining fee and an annual fee for a full or half plo...
Read MoreCome and take a peek at the Plummery on this guided tour with Kat Lavers. ‘The Plummery’ is a 1/14th acre (280m2) urban permaculture system in Naarm/Melbourne. In 2020, the garden produced 451kg of herbs, vegies, fruit and eggs with about 4 hours management each week! The site features year round, diverse fruit and vegetable production using techniques to minimise effort and inputs, Japanese quail (aka 'mini chickens' ;) in a low maintenance deep litter aviary, a light earth studio, and an o...
Read MoreAs part of the National Community Gardens Day on 26 November 2023, the Gawler Community Garden will be holding an open day at their newly formed garden. Location: Gawler Community Garden – Dost Rd, Evanston Gardens, behind the library. The garden will be open to the public. There will be: - plant sales - Christmas Raffle, and - information about future plans for the garden. View map listing of our garden on Community Gardens Australia's website: https://communitygarden.org.au/...
Read MoreCome and celebrate what we love about Community Gardens on National Community Gardens Day. Three workshops through the morning: 9:30 Seed saving 10:00 Composting 10:30 Bee Hotel Tours of the Paddock through the morning. Please note: There are no toilet facilities available. The nearest amenities are at Bay Plaza. Visit Jack's Paddock map listing on CGA's website https://communitygarden.org.au/listing/jacks-paddock/
Read MoreSelf guided tour, enjoy a BYO picnic at our picnic bench & enjoy a great view. Welcome anytime :) All access, public toilets nearby, lots of accessible parking. The Cottage behind Mt Martha House Contact Details: Robyn 0414-825-863 or Lea 0431-086-147
Read MoreThe Bunbury Community Garden is a communal garden where both residents and groups are welcome to share in the gardening fun. Opened in 2015, the garden is a great place to meet people and learn new skills. Located behind Withers Community Library the garden incorporates a large open space with three large bricked garden beds surrounded by lawn and shady trees. We are equipped to run a range of activities including education and training, arts and creative activities, workshops and guest sp...
Read MoreOnslow Community Garden is a large, multi-functional community garden located within the centre of Onslow in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia. The Shire of Ashburton project incorporates productive gardens, including vegetable beds and tropical food forests, a nursery facility and an outdoor kitchen for functions and cooking classes. The project has been established to develop community skills in food production and organic gardening while providing a focal point for community gatherin...
Read MoreWe’re celebrating National Community Gardens Day. Join us for our Free information sessions, a wander through the garden and a delicious morning tea. Free Sessions: - 9-9:30am Grow your own Groceries with garden specialist Wink Lindsay. Yes! you can grow $50 worth of groceries a week in a small space. Come along as I share tips on how to get started, the best varieties for highest yield and how to keep your garden growing year round. - 9:30-10am Morning Tea supplied by Leschenault B...
Read MoreVery special open day this Sunday - it’s National Community Garden Open Day, so pop by to have a look at your local community garden in operation and chat to the members to find out what the garden offers for you. Open from 8am to midday.
Read MoreWe're a Community not-for-profit group run by hardworking volunteers who love gardening. Come every Sunday morning and join in the fun we have at the garden. Take some produce home after you volunteer.
Read MoreWe are having a working bee as an open day event on Sunday the 26th of November 2023.
Read MoreAfternoon tea in the garden to celebrate National Community Gardens Day. Come and see the garden, meet the neighbours and enjoy your favourite (BYO) drink. A perfect way to end the weekend. Location: 16 Tighes Terrace, Tighes Hill – via steps & path on Union St
Read MoreJingili Community garden is a not for profit organisation that gives the community the opportunity to grow their own organic vegetables. Members, feel free to upload photos, recipes, or gardening tips 🙂 The garden is made up of 31 different plots each six metres by four metres plus there are communal areas of fruit trees including bananas, pawpaw, and passionfruit.
Read MoreTake a tour of Marrickville West Community Garden as part of Urban Agriculture Month! Located next to Marrickville West Public School, Marrickville West Community Garden occupies a unique position as an educational resource edible garden and a suburban green space. The garden is also connected to the Cooks River catchment through a rainwater garden that filters stormwater through a regenerated coastal wetland design. Come see what this little suburban community garden is doing to create social...
Read MoreTo celebrate the urban agriculture month and the launch of 12 podcast episodes (published on podbean) about community composting setup and management, City Compost Network invites you to come meet leaders in community composting. Attending leaders in community composting in Australia, Dave Goodman, from Kensington Town House Compost Hub, Jo Buckle, from Gore st Community Compost, Michael Mobbs, from Sustainable Chippendale Street Compost, Kath Jones, from Finbar Neighbourhood House, Al...
Read MoreMeet your local Victorian farmers and small-scale producers, discover what's in season, and see how seasonality influences flavour and price. We'll be chatting low waste growing, farmers as price takers, the complexities of farming, and you'll be introduced to some awesome varieties of veg & plants that you may have never met before! The Coburg Farmers' Market tour will showcase the diversity of our stallholders and (of course) include a few tasters along the way. We'll have a bit of time for...
Read MoreThe Green Living Centre, an Inner West Council program, will be facilitating a Plant & Seed Swap to help you distribute and exchange your goods with others in the Inner West community. Visit us on the day at the Inner West Sustainability Hub Education Space & Garden to see what we have growing in our small space demonstration garden and chat to other gardening enthusiasts. Bring along well labelled seeds, plant cuttings in manageable sizes and freshly harvested food plants in small bundles (we r...
Read MoreFarm tour and learning about the African crop that can grow well in Cardinia. The team will be exploring the progress and growth of Okra, Kudura (Egytian spinach), African Yams, Cassava and sweet Potato. There will be opportunity to learn how it is cooked and also we shall provide some food for tasting.
Read MoreTake a swing past the Gardens to check out the Seed Board BORROW SOW RETURN SHARE
Read MoreJoin us on the 25th of November for our Open Day. We will have a demonstration on setting up a wicking bed from 11am and there will be Woodfired Pizza from 12. This is a Free event supported by Monash Council Community Grants Program, please RSVP via our Facebook page for catering purposes.
Read MoreBring in the festive season with your very own handmade Christmas Wreath. Joan Park Community Garden has organised a wreath-making workshop, including complimentary tea and a treat
Read MoreWould you like to learn more about growing your own food at home, but don’t know where to start? It doesn’t have to be expensive, time-consuming or hard! Learn: Options for building simple raised beds How to care for and grow healthy, nutritious food for your family Which easy-care seedlings you can plant to fill your plates and start you on your household food-growing journey
Read MoreFor Urban Agriculture Month, we'll be running a Farm tour in two parts, on Saturday 25th November, starting at 10am. Join the experts from our Horticulture and Animal Husbandry teams for two guided tours of the Farm! Horticulture We invite you to join a walking tour of some of CCF production spaces - a bio-intensive market style garden, cut flower production and native food production. Learn how these gardens were designed and converted in under 3 years. With knowledge to be gained to impr...
Read MoreCome by COGS Dickson Community Garden next Saturday 25 November for some great free workshops, a plant sale and lots more! 11 am: build a wicking bed workshop 12-2 pm: BBQ (vegan option available) 1 pm: make seedling mix and plant seeds All Day: cool and hot drinks + sweet treats — seedling and plant sales. All money raised goes towards garden projects. Location:
Read MoreOnly days to summer and Summer Fruit is starting to ripen. Slow Food Melbourne invite you to a food workshop to learn more about the food around us. Join award winning food writer Richard Cornish to learn the myriad of options for luscious tree ripened fruit. Do you have you a tree at home? Loquats ( what are they???? little oriental flavour bombs) maybe? Plums are just ready for eating and cooking. Any trees in your neighbourhood? Make friends with the neighbours if they have fruit tree...
Read MoreThe Tecoma Community Garden sits on half an acre of Council-owned land and attracts enthusiast locals who live on properties with limited, or no, sunlight in the hills area. The garden features individual garden plots, a shared orchard, a hot compost system, rainwater collection and a food share cupboard with surplus food being donated to Food is Free Tecoma. Chemical-free gardening is practiced. Garden type Garden members pay a one-off joining fee and an annual fee for a full or half plo...
Read More- Want to grow your own vegetables organically? - Gardeners and wanna-be gardeners are invited to join this community group. - Learn how to grow fruit and vegetables while gardening with like-minded people. Located in North Nowra, or details TEXT: - Jane 0438 860 954 or - Hannah 0402 282 750
Read MoreLocals meet monthly at Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House to swap excess homegrown produce and similar.
Read MoreJoin us for two days to learn the basics of permaculture design! This course tackles how to grow food, build houses and create communities, and minimize environmental impact at the same time. It aims to inspire and empower you to use permaculture design in your everyday life. Permaculture principles are being constantly developed and refined by people throughout the world, and the course evolves with that learning. Over the two days you will learn the history, various definitions, desig...
Read MoreEvery Saturday come and visit Loders Creek Community Garden working bee. Open 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Read MoreEvery Saturday come and visit Bungalow Community Garden Open Garden. Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: Closed
Read MoreEvery Saturday come and visit Manoora Community Garden Open Garden.
Read MoreCome and visit the Edmonton Community Garden Open Garden.
Read MoreDiscover the magic of the Green Connect farm! Just 13 minutes’ drive south of Wollongong CBD you’ll discover Green Connect Farm, an 11-acre award-winning urban farm. Green Connect Farm follows organic farming and permaculture principles to produce vegetables, fruit, herbs, nuts, eggs, honey and free-range meat. Your 90-minute experience will include an interactive and informative tour, as well as time to explore the children’s garden. You’ll visit the thriving market gardens and fo...
Read MoreJoin us at Chester Hill Community Garden as we showcase the work of women in our local community in establishing and caring for an edible garden patch.
Read MoreCome gardening with us Friday mornings from 9:00am to 12:30pm and help us plant, weed, and compost under expert guidance. We break for morning tea together, you’ll share in the bounty of any harvest! Bring your own gloves if you have them. There are different areas in the award-winning Randwick Sustainability Hub to work in depending on your interests and expertise. Permaculture Garden and Food Forest Joining the Permaculture Garden and Food Forest is perfect for those that are inter...
Read MoreBanyule Urban Food Strategy Launch Join us for the exciting launch of Banyule City Council's inaugural Urban Food Strategy! This event will be held at the Bellfield Community Hub on Daphne Crescent in Bellfield, VIC, Australia. Hear from Professor Michael Buxton, a professor of Environment and Planning at the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT, on the importance of protecting and the future of peri-urban areas. The event is an opportunity to learn more about the aspir...
Read MoreThe Belgrave Food Garden is run as an outdoor learning environment, a space to learn new skills and grow and harvest healthy food and form social connections. The garden is planted and managed using a permaculture model and feature a compost system. Garden type The garden is run by the community for the community and is open to anyone. Visitors to the area are also encouraged to stop by and pick produce. Activities Weekday dig-in every Thursday at 2pm Working bee second Sunday of each m...
Read MoreChristmas Market, Sat Nov 23, 2pm-6pm, 55 River Road Kelmscott.
Read MoreEmbark on a flavourful journey this Urban Agriculture Month with our Growing Native Edibles program delivered by Cultivating Community. Explore the diverse world of Australian native foods and learn how to harvest them in your own garden. Engage your senses as you see, touch, and smell these unique plants, and savour the experience by trying a selection of teas made with native ingredients.
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