gardening

Interactive gardening workshopsTo grow your knowledge of gardening and make a booking, phone 5433 2052 or

visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/spring. Bookings open 9am Tuesday 20 August.

Ref Activity Date/time Address

201 Childrens workshop My first veggie garden

Monday 23 September2.30-4pm

The Hills District Community Centre, 291 Dawson Pde, Arana Hills

202 Childrens workshop Transform household garbage into useful tools

Friday 27 September9-10.30am

Mission Australia, 101 The Esp, Deception Bay

203 Childrens workshop Garden creatures

Wednesday 2 October9-10.30am

Suttons Beach, rotunda outside Sails Restaurant, Redcliffe

204 Adult workshop Garden design

Saturday 21 September9-11.30am

Strathpine Community Centre, Cnr Gympie Rd and Mecklem St, Strathpine

205 Adult workshop Sensory and herb gardens

Saturday 5 October9-11.30am

Caboolture Neighbourhood Centre, 9 George St, Caboolture

206 Adult workshop Growing in small spaces

Saturday 19 October9-11.30am

Burpengary Community Hall, 111 Station Rd, Burpengary

207 Adult workshop Fruit trees and food forests

Saturday 2 November9-11.30am

Woodside Community Centre, Cnr Discovery Dr and Gardenia Pde, North Lakes

208 Adult workshop Sensory and herb gardens

Saturday 16 November 9-11.30am

Bribie Island Recreation Hall, 156 First Ave, Bribie Island

209 Adult Workshop Growing in summer with tropical vegetables

Saturday 30 Nov ember9-11.30am

Mission Australia, 101 The Esp, Deception Bay

ADULT WORKSHOPS

204 - Garden designDesign ideas to make the most of your garden, resources and time. How to use every nook and cranny to create a beautiful and delicious edible landscape.

205 and 208 - Sensory and herb gardensHerbs are some of the easiest and most productive plants you can grow. Great for beginner gardeners or those with limited space, this small group workshop gives you the opportunity to create your own mixed potted herb garden to take home and enjoy.

206 - Growing in small spacesOnly have a balcony, courtyard or small backyard? No problem! This workshop will show you how to grow your own food even if you think you don’t have enough space. Learn how to maximise the productivity of small spaces using a range of sustainable organic gardening techniques.

207 - Fruit trees and food forestsLearn what fruit grows best in your area, how to choose a fruit tree, planting for success and growing for maximum yield. You’ll also learn about the difference between an orchard and a food forest system and which is best for your backyard.

209 - Growing in summer with tropical vegetablesDiscover the world of tropical vegetables and enjoy fresh food from your garden during the hottest times of the year.

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS (5-12 YEARS)

201 - My first veggie gardenLearn how to plant seedlings and look after your first veggie garden. Made in a polystyrene box, children will decorate their gardens, learn about soil and plant a yummy variety of easy to grow veggies and herbs

202 - Transform household garbage into useful toolsCreating bird feeders, plant labels, scoops, watering cans and much more from easy to obtain recycled materials like milk cartons, juice bottles, toilet rolls and egg cartons. Children are taught how to transform regular household garbage into useful tools and items for the garden to save money, help the environment and have fun.

203 - Garden creaturesLearn about garden creatures that lurk under the ground and buzz around your head. Fun and interactive games to teach children about Good Bugs verse Bad Bugs, Mighty Microbes and Wiggly Worms.

Note: Parents are to accompany children at all activities