Free
18 May 12
Great Gardens Workshop in Ellenbrook
time: 6:30PM to 9:30PM
location: Woodlake Community Centre,
2 Highpoint Boulevard, Ellenbrook 6069
Would you like to Win A Waterwise, Riverwise Verge Makeover?
To be eligible to enter:
•You must live in Ellenbrook.
•You must register & attend the Great Gardens workshop on 18th May 2012 at Woodlake Community Centre.
•Verge must be between 9-12m2 in area, publicly visible and irrigated.
•Prize valued at $1500 and will be installed by Great Gardens.
•Entries close 5pm 11th May 2012
•Prize drawn at the Great Gardens workshop 18th May 2012
This workshop is ideal for gardening enthusiasts who would like to learn more about maintaining a beautiful landscape in a more sustainable way. The workshop covers improving the soil, effective planting and watering techniques, best practice for fertiliser use, composting, worm farming, using plants for natural heating and cooling, becoming more Waterwise and Riverwise, and drought-proofing your garden - and much more!
Proudly supported by Swan River Trust and City of Swan
Free
20 May 12
Healthy Pasture = Healthy Livestock and Healthy Environment!
time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM
location: Lynward Park, 2140 Great Northern Highway, Bullsbrook
This workshop provides free advice on pasture and fodder types, fertilising, soil improvement, nutrient management, pests, weeds, water savings, landscaping and much more.
Proudly supported by Swan River Trust and Perth NRM.
Free
21 May 12
Great Gardens Workshop at Cannington
time: 6:30PM to 9:30PM
location: Cannington Exhibition Hall, Corner Albany Highway and Station Street, Cannington WA 6107 Free onsite parking. It is upon the entry to the Showgrounds through Gate 1, on the Corner of Albany Hwy and Station St.
Are you a gardening enthusiast?
Would you like to learn more about maintaining a beautiful landscape in a more sustainable way?
If so, then this workshop is for you.
This Great Gardens workshop covers improving the soil, effective planting and watering techniques, best practice for fertiliser use, composting, worm farming, using plants for natural heating and cooling, becoming more Waterwise and Riverwise, and drought-proofing your garden - and much more!
Proudly supported by the Water Corporation, Canning Agricultural Horticultural & Recreational Society, and SERCUL
Free
22 May 12
Great Energywise Homes and Gardens Workshop - Bassendean
time: 6:30PM to 9:30PM
location: Town of Bassendean Senior Citizens Hall, 50 Old Perth Road, Bassendean
This workshop is ideal for those of you who are improving your home and garden to become more energy efficient.
The workshop covers energy efficiency tips in the home and garden that will save you $thousands in energy costs, while turning your garden into a cool natural space, using plants for natural heating and cooling.
It also looks at ways to maximise solar energy with passive orientation, great tips for shading those exposed heat traps, best plants and trees for natural cooling, great gardening tips - and much more!
Proudly supported by the Town of Bassendean
Free
23 May 12
Synergy Great Homes and Gardens Workshop – Mosman Park
time: 6:30PM to 9:30PM
location: St Luke's Anglican Church, 20 Monument Street, Mosman Park WA 6012
This workshop is ideal for those of you who are improving your home and garden to become more energy efficient.
The workshop covers energy efficiency tips in the home and garden that will save you $thousands in energy costs, while turning your garden into a cool natural space, using plants for natural heating and cooling.
It also looks at ways to maximise solar energy with passive orientation, great tips for shading those exposed heat traps, best plants and trees for natural cooling, great gardening tips - and much more!
Turn your garden in to a natural air-conditioner!
Proudly supported by Synergy, St Luke's Church and Town of Mosman Park
Please purchase tickets from BOCS: $40.00
25 May 12
An Evening with Sabrina Hahn and the Great Gardens Team
time: 7:00PM to 9:00PM
location: UWA, Octagon Theatre,
35 Stirling Highway, Crawley
Hosted by ABC Radio's James Lush, join Sabrina Hahn and the Great Gardens Team for an inspiring and surprisingly Sustainable Evening.
Explore the joys of sustainable gardening
Grow your own veggies
Learn the "sand to soil" recipe
Design a beautiful home
Live interactive demos and sustainable giveaways
Tickets: $40.00 Available from BOCS
Online bookings: www.bocsticketing.com.au
Telephone: 94841133
This is a NOT FOR PROFIT event. Proceeds will be donated to WIRF (Women and Infants Research Foundation) and Native Ark
Proudly sponsored by Bailey's Great Gardens are in the bag and Insultech
Media Partner: 720ABC Perth
Book early, don't miss out on the most entertaining evening in the gardening calendar!
Free
26 May 12
Great Gardens Sustainability Day
time: 11:00AM to 4:00PM
location: Cultural Centre Ampthitheatre (by State Library), Perth
Join the Great Garden Team for a family day of all things sustainable.
The Great Gardens team returns to Perth with a fantastic event designed to showcase sustainable living and inspire you to make great changes at home that will create a natural air-conditioner in your garden, make your garden the best room in your house and teach you about renewable energy, grey water, solar, landscaping and design and much more!
Meet our celebrity team and our environmental superheros! Find out where you can access the latest sustainable gadgets, resources and equipment and get fantastic free advice.
Free talks, demos and give-aways. Live music and interactive games. All in the heart of the Perth City.
Learn to create a beautiful, sustainable urban paradise.
This Great Gardens event is brought to you by Synergy, the Water Corporation and the City of Perth
Free
02 Jun 12
Healthy Pasture = Healthy Livestock and Healthy Environment!
time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM
location: Springfield Equestrian Centre, 345 Hawkins Road, Jandabup
This workshop provides free advice on pasture and fodder types, fertilising, soil improvement, nutrient management, pests, weeds, water savings, landscaping and much more.
Proudly supported by Swan River Trust and Perth NRM.
Free
02 Jun 12
Great Gardens at Pinjarra Fesitval
time: 10:00AM to 4:00PM
location: Edenvale Precinct, Corner Henry Street and Murray Street, Pinjarra
Great Gardens brings you a day of Enviro-Theatre at the Pinjarra Festival
Learn how to Grow it Yourself with all the top tips on how to create a bio-diverse garden, including planting,mulching and growing delicious food at home.
Want to learn How to Turn your Garden into a Natural Air-Conditioner? The team will give you plenty of ideas how you can achieve this.
The team will also share ideas on Home Energy, Water and Waste efficiency.
Talks, demos and sustainable giveaways.
So for all these Great sustainable tips and more, come along and meet Great Gardens at the Pinjarra Festival.
The Pinjarra Festival is held on the June long weekend, and is a FREE family event.
Please note: Great Gardens will be appearing only on Saturday 2nd June 10am - 4pm.
For more information about the Pinjarra Festival, visit the Shire of Murray webpage
http://www.murray.wa.gov.au/Default.aspx.LocID-013004001.EmID-1085.Lang-EN.EventID-17812.Details-Yes.htm
Proudly supported by the Shire of Murray.
Free
03 Jun 12
Healthy Pasture = Healthy Livestock and Healthy Environment!
time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM
location: Sandy Hannan (Hoofbeats), 90 Leslie Road, Wandi
This workshop provides free advice on pasture and fodder types, fertilising, soil improvement, nutrient management, pests, weeds, water savings, landscaping and much more.
Proudly supported by Swan River Trust and Perth NRM.