SGA’s training is informative, engaging, practical and fun! Learn how your garden can make the planet more sustainable, protect the natural environment and produce healthy food.

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Community Workshops

  • Face-to-face workshops and webinars
  • Suitable for councils, libraries, community groups and other organisations
  • Expert presenters
  • Grounded in latest science and best gardening practice
  • Full of practical projects and ideas
  • Flexible presentation formats
  • Large range of topics available
  • Hands-on activities included in most hands-on workshops
  • Workshops from 45 to 90 mins

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Master Classes

  • Webinars and focussed workshops focused on specific gardening topics
  • Gardeners book tickets to attend
  • Learn from experts who share their knowledge and experience
  • Workshops and Webinars vary from informative talks to active skill-based participation workshops
  • Learn new gardening skills and improve existing ones.

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Forums & Events

Join SGA on Wednesday 14 August 2024 at the Manningham Function Centre for a half-day ‘Climate Resilient Gardening’ forum.

Hosted by Dr Greg Moore OAM, the forum is an opportunity to consider the effects climate change will have on our gardens and gardening practices. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to help their gardens adapt to climate change.

Speakers include award-winning landscape designer Emmaline Bowman, University of Melbourne plant scientist A/Prof. Claire Farrell and urban soil expert Declan McDonald.

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