Growing local

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Suburban Stepping Stones - Create a wildlife haven in your backyard

August 10, 2013 from 9am to 12:30pm – Yandina Community Gardens Native gardens attract more birds and animals, are great fun for the kids and can inspire you too. Whatever the size, your backyard can be a critical stepping stone for wildlife through the landscap… Organized by Yandina Community Gardens | Type: free, workshop
No-dig gardening

August 10, 2013 from 10am to 12pm – West End Library No-dig gardening is renowned for being low-labour and low-cost, and an extremely simple way to create a healthy, functioning garden bed in no time. Learn step by step how to build the garden, as well… Organized by Brisbane City Council | Type: free, workshop
Native plants that improve garden wildlife

August 10, 2013 from 10:30am to 12:30pm – Indooroopilly Library Learn simple steps to create an environment in your garden where wildlife can live, play and breed. Presented by Paul Plant, editor of subTropical Gardening magazine. Cost FREE. Bookings essential. Organized by Brisbane City Council | Type: free, workshop
Keeping chickens in the backyard

August 10, 2013 from 11am to 12:30pm – Fairfield Library Have you ever thought about keeping chickens? This workshop will get you started as we explore what it takes to keep happy and healthy chooks in an urban yard. Presented by horticulturalist, Claire B… Organized by Brisbane City Council | Type: free, workshop
Heirloom seed saving and plant swap

August 10, 2013 from 6pm to 7pm – Kenmore Library This workshop provides tips for preserving pure seed lines, demonstrates dry and wet seed cleaning and discusses seed storage. If you already save seeds or have plants to share, bring them along to s… Organized by Brisbane City Council | Type: free, workshop