What we do in our gardens, how we approach an issue, or often when we ignore it, can create problems in our gardens.

This session will address the ‘hard work’ cycle, how to practice garden safety and how to manage pests and diseases, including weed management and compost hygiene.

Enquiries can be made to CommunityGardens@hume.vic.gov.au

FACILITATOR

Teresa Day is the Learning and Training Manager at Sustainable Gardening Australia with extensive experience across sustainable design, community development, and environmental education.  Teresa is an avid home gardener, chicken keeper, and forager, and is keen to show how sustainable choices and lifestyle changes can be implemented by everyone. Website

CRAIGIEBURN COMMUNITY GARDEN

The Craigieburn Community Garden is open to residents and has 56 individual and communal garden plots as well as a propagation tent and BBQ facilities. This garden is led by community members with support from Hume City Council. Website