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SUMMARY:Masterclass - Designing Resilient Gardens [Sustainable Gardening Australia]
DESCRIPTION:Join horticulturist Alistair Kirkpatrick for a practical\, inspiring session on creating a garden that can handle Australia’s changing climate. Learn how to use plant layering\, diversity and smart design to build shade\, improve soil\, and reduce watering. If your garden struggles with heat\, hail or poor yields\, you’ll walk away with simple ideas to get it thriving again. \nThis one-hour Zoom session costs $33.\nBook here: https://weteachme.com/classes/1046998 \nDo you have a garden disaster story—hail smashing your camellias\, summer sun scorching your tomatoes\, or poor pollination leaving your fruit trees bare and plants constantly dying of thirst? Unsure what to plant\, where\, or when in this changing climate? Don’t give up just yet! Join horticulturist and landscape designer Alistair Kirkpatrick for this one-hour online Master Class. Using the real life case study of his own garden and home\, Alistair will demonstrate the key components needed to make your garden more resilient to whatever the climate throws at it and how this can also impact the resilience of your own home. Topics covered include: \n\nClimate changes across Australia and what they mean for our gardens\nWhat nature teaches us: using plant density\, complexity\, and diversity to adapt\nInsights from scientific research and local observations about what truly thrives\nCreating shade and microclimates using both vertical and horizontal structures\nLayering plants to boost transpiration and support nighttime cooling\nSmarter plant choices\, thoughtful clustering\, and regenerative planting strategies\nWhy certain exotics—though sometimes controversial—might still deserve a place in your garden\nSurface permeability\, raised beds\, and natural irrigation techniques—and how these can help you reduce or even eliminate the need for watering your garden\n\nJoin us and turn your garden challenges into long-term solutions! \nAll sessions are recorded and those booked in will receive the recording link which is active for two weeks. Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Master Class full price tickets. You can become a Friend of SGA here. Green Garden Professional (GGPs) receive a 30% discount.
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LOCATION:Online Zoom session\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Masterclass - Creating a Wildlife Haven: The Must-Know Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Want more birds\, bees and butterflies in your garden? Join Claire Bickle to learn easy\, practical ways to support local wildlife. Discover how to choose the right plants\, create shelter and water\, and make your garden a safe haven—starting this winter. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to make a real difference. \nBook your online Zoom session here: https://weteachme.com/classes/1047138 \nAre you eager to boost local biodiversity but feeling overwhelmed by all the sheer volume of information and advice? Perhaps you want to attract butterflies\, bees\, birds or dragonflies to your garden? Did you know that winter is an important time to support wildlife and support the natural ecological balance of your garden ready for spring. So lets help you get started this winter… \nJoin this one-hour Master Class with Claire Bickle and walk away with the essentials—and the networks—that will help you make a real impact. \nIn this session\, Claire will guide you through the importance of: \n\nUnderstanding your climate\nGetting to know your soil and garden aspects and how to make use of verges or nearby public spaces\nSimple design basics and practical ideas to get you started\nIdentifying your “target audience”—the insects\, marsupials\, birds\, reptiles\, frogs\, bats and more that may call your garden home\nChoosing the right plants and layering them from ground covers to grasses to trees\nDifferent water sources and why they matter for different species\nCreating shelters\, especially for insects like bees and dragonflies\nWhy even small actions can create wildlife stepping stones and nature corridors in urban areas\nBuilding community connections: where to next—catchment groups\, wildlife societies\, native plant clubs\, and more\nWays to stay informed and keep learning through reading and connecting with others\n\nIf you want to support nature in your neighbourhood and feel confident doing it\, this class is the perfect place to start. \nAll sessions are recorded and those booked in will receive the recording link which is active for two weeks. Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Master Class full price tickets. You can become a Friend of SGA here. Green Garden Professional (GGPs) receive a 30% discount.
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