Events

Frangipanis are the scent of Summer. They are a genus of tropical flowering plants that are popular for their fragrant and vibrant array of colours and varieties. This class is a delightful exploration into the world of the mesmerising beauty and unique characteristics of the Frangipani. Join us and learn from one of the gurus; Anthony Grassi, Horticulturist and President of the Frangipani Society of Australia who will lead this popular class. Anthony will touch on the cultivation and care including soil requirements, varieties, fertilising, pruning, propagation, pests and diseases and planting companions. There’ll be plenty of time to engage in a Question & Answer session.

Join us for this immersive Autumn Garden Class that will help you cultivate a garden that reflects the magic and unique charm of the season. Learn how to create stunning Autumn displays that can serve as a focal point in your garden. Discover creative ways to combine plants, textures and colours and learn essential maintenance practices to keep your garden in optimal condition for the season. There’ll be plenty of time to engage in a Question & Answer session with our experienced horticulturist.

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Put the kettle on and make a cup of tea and sit back and relax in the comfort of home and join us for this immersive Autumn Garden Class that will help you cultivate a garden that reflects the magic and unique charm of the season. Learn how to create stunning Autumn displays that can serve as a focal point in your garden. Discover creative ways to combine plants, textures and colours and learn essential maintenance practices to keep your garden in optimal condition for the season. There’ll be plenty of time to engage in a Question & Answer session
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Put the kettle on and make a cup of tea and sit back and relax in the comfort of home and join us for this immersive Autumn Garden Class that will help you cultivate a garden that reflects the magic and unique charm of the season. Learn how to create stunning Autumn displays that can serve as a focal point in your garden. Discover creative ways to combine plants, textures and colours and learn essential maintenance practices to keep your garden in optimal condition for the season. There’ll be plenty of time to engage in a Question & Answer session

A good garden starts with a good design. Learn how to monitor light and shade and to observe the areas in your garden that are damp and those that need plenty of water so you can gain a better understanding of the principles and techniques involved in designing a beautiful and functional garden. Learn what to plant together and how to develop ideas that will make great gardening statements. There'll be plenty of time to engage in a Question & Answer session with our experienced Garden Designer and Horticulturist.

Come along and enjoy a morning filled with like-minded people and share in the fun of our Cake and Cuttings swap meet. Bring along bare rooted cuttings from your garden and a yummy slice or cake just baked and share your goodies with the Garden Clinic community. There's always a good find or maybe something rare and unusual. As part of this event we conduct a propagation demonstration so you can learn how to reproduce an old favourite or multiply something you love in your garden. Our Cake & Cuttings event is from 10am – 12 noon at the Garden Clinic Clubhouse in Beecroft and is a free event for all our Garden Clinic members and does not count towards your free class. Come along and share in the fun!

Learn about the diversity of succulent plants and their vast array of colours, textures and shapes and how to care for them and propagate. In this class we will also cover the Epiphyllum range of plants; the beautiful orchid cactus and their wide variety of colours. There'll be plenty of time to engage in a Question & Answer session from an expert in her field Ruth Donnelly from Coachwood Nursery. Ruth will also bring a range of plants for purchasing on the day.

This popular hands on class is hosted by Cut Above Tools. Learning how to sharpen tools like secateurs, shovels, hoes, spades and pruning shears not only saves you money in the long term but can make a world of a difference to the effectiveness of how they perform. Here we share the tips for sharpening the most common gardening tools. Attendees can bring 3 tools and we’ll teach you how to sharpen them on the day. All cleaning and sharpening tools are provided for this class as well as morning tea.

Bonsai, the ancient Japanese art of cultivating miniature trees goes beyond horticulture; it's an expression of patience, precision and creativity. Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of bonsai with our hosts Alex and Megumi Bennett as they demonstrate the art of bonsai. In this class, you will learn the essential techniques to transform ordinary trees into living works of art.

Alex will impart his knowledge on the ideal species for your bonsai project and demonstrate pruning, wiring and shaping techniques, the best soil composition and the potting and tool essentials for maintaining the health of a bonsai.

For anyone looking to develop a meditative and creative hobby, then this class is for you! 
There'll be plenty of time for questions.

Unlock the secrets of turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into 'black gold' for your garden. Gain practical skills for creating a successful compost pile and reduce household waste to contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. This class will provide all the tips for a sure-fire way to increase soil fertility and boost your harvest.