Garden Workshops
Learn how to garden like pro!
Get together with like-minded people to learn new skills and have fun.
Budding Concepts offers workshops on a range of gardening topics. They are a fun and interactive way to learn more about whatever gardening topic you are curious about, delivered in a friendly manner that allows the sharing of ideas, advice and goals.
Shire & City Council Workshops
Help your residents develop sustainable gardening practices by providing a workshop targeted at waterwise and diversity awareness.
Waterwise Series
Teach your residents how to garden sustainably and make informed choices about plant selection, garden maintenance and watering practices with a workshop from this series.
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Part one of the waterwise series focuses on the importance of soil. We discuss soil types, beneficial microbes, hydrophobia and methods for improving soil to sustain healthy plant growth. Come explore why planting methods matter and how you can set your plant up for a resilient life.
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Part two of this series focuses plant characteristics and morphology. Discuss what features make plants resilient and drought tolerant to help you make better design choices.
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Part three of the waterwise series looks at how different watering methods affects water usage as well as the types of water available for home gardeners.
Wildlife Workshops
Learn how to support native species and attract local fauna into your garden with one of these workshops.
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What do birds need to survive and thrive? Learn how your small space can contribute to the larger picture and support local bird populations.
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Let’s discuss the vast array of habitat opportunities home gardeners can provide in a well planned garden. You’d be amazed at the benefits of supporting local biodiversity in your backyard!
Verge Workshop
Gardening on the verge is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to your streetscape, encourage wildlife and create a beautiful vista for your home. This workshop teaches residents the basics in safety, plant choices and how to find out more about their local shire’s rules and regulations.
Seasonal Series
Follow the six seasons and enjoy your gardening journey with this series of workshops. Each one discusses seasonal tasks such as what maintenance to perform, pests to keep an eye on, planting to be done and safety precautions. Help residents be aware of fuel loads, weed control methods and other important tasks when the timing is right.
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Focus on drought tolerance, water usage, hydrophobia and fire awareness.
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Keep water usage sustainable, support local fauna and stay safe in the heat.
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As the weather cools, treat summer weeds and pests, plan for the respite and harvest Autumn veg.
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Embrace the wet season, plant, prune and keep an eye out for snails! There’s plenty of vital winter tasks to complete.
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Tackle late winter tasks to keep your property safe, identify stunning natives in season and support breeding birds.
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Kick start summer edibles, learn about fire fuel loads and prepare your garden for drought season.
Community & Private Workshops
Workshops are a fantastic way to share ideas, learn new skills and get your confidence growing.
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Learning how to garden can be daunting. There seems to be so many rules and cross-information. This workshop is about getting back to basics and teaching a first home owner or young gardener the fundamental horticultural knowledge to start planting with confidence and joy. We will look at the role soil types, sunlight, water and nutrition in plant growth. How to select plants for your position and function. Maintenance and ongoing care process, tools and seasonal schedules.
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Want to design your garden but don’t know where to start? This workshop takes you through the design fundamentals to create your own garden design and make sustainable choices about layout, plant choice and maintenance requirements. We will look at style, flow and practical inclusions.
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Learn how to design a garden for children. It requires imagination, whimsy, and a sturdy sense of fun. We will look at overall layout, plant selection and practical solutions to cater for little imaginations
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Having chickens in your backyard is a triple delight! They provide entertainment, eggs and home-made compost. Learn how to overcome their destructive nature and utilise their natural scratching habit. We will look at overall layout, plant selection for chicken health, practical solutions to contain and entertain and how to integrate sustainable gardening practices.
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An edible garden is a delight to the senses! Careful planning can provide yields all year round in a beautiful, aesthetically pleasing manner. We will look at the difference between annual and perennial crops, planning a space according to your aspect and microclimate, soil preparation, plant selection, incorporating sustainable practices and ongoing maintenance.
Private gardening workshops are run on an on-demand basis. A minimum of five people are required for a workshop, so gather your friends or community group together to get started. Cost and availability depends on group size, workshop length and topic resources required.
Workshops are currently offered only as a come-to-you resource, as they require physical workspace to host from. If you would like to attend a workshop, there are two options to select from:
Volunteer to host:
This is fantastic if you are wanting information about designing your space, as we can use your backyard as our example and will gain tailored insight. Please specify whether you are happy to have other people from the waiting list attend, or would prefer a private event.
Join a waiting list:
If you would prefer to attend a workshop but not host, leave your details and Hannah will contact you when a like-minded group is happy to have you attend.
Got a topic you want presented? Send it through!
Hannah has a broad range of horticultural knowledge and loves to research new topics. Flex her educational parameters by suggesting a specialised topic you would like covered.