Come along for an informative workshop on composting with microbes and learn how to make your garden thrive! In this workshop we will be exploring compost systems – who makes them and how, and why they are used. We will go through some different types of composts and the role microbes play. Once we have […]
Keep your street cool and support the local environment by transforming your front verge into a thriving garden! Did you know that Perth has the lowest amount of tree canopy than any other Australian capital? Planting a verge with low growing plants, either native or even vegetables, can help address the Urban Heat Island […]
Join the team from Perth City Farm to discover how to create gardens that you and native and honey bees will love. We’ll cover the basics of good garden design, top plant choices for the Perth climate, creating habitat for native bees, and a bit about the bees you can expect to attract. And we’ll […]
Do you want a thriving garden that waters itself? Wicking beds are a type of garden bed that requires far less water than traditional garden beds. These garden beds are called wicking beds due to the process of the water wicking up from the base of the garden bed. No need to water from the […]
Come along for an interactive session and practical demonstration of water infiltration and soil compaction testing; live viewing of soil microbes from samples in compost and from the garden. By the end of this session, participants will have a deeper understanding of how healthy populations of soil microbes can reduce water use. They will also […]
Have your kids outgrown their clothes? Join the movement to reduce textile waste in landfill by participating in the Swap - Don't Shop! Children’s Clothing Event. The Swap- Don't Shop! Children's Clothing event has been designed to support the community's exploration of slow fashion. It is estimated that Australians buy 14.8kg of clothing every year, […]
Please join us at Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square for a Planting Day in celebration of Tree Month at the City of Perth. We will be installing trees and plants to increase our canopy cover and enhance our biodiversity. Attendees are advised to wear sturdy footwear, a hat and sunscreen. Refreshments to follow.
Have your kids outgrown their clothes? Join the movement to reduce textile waste in landfill by participating in the Swap - Don't Shop! Children’s Clothing Event. The Swap- Don't Shop! Children's Clothing event has been designed to support the community's exploration of slow fashion. It is estimated that Australians buy 14.8kg of clothing every year, […]
Learn about all aspects of worms, and how to set up and maintain a worm farm. Join Kevin and Debbie from The Worm Shed for a FREE workshop covering all aspects of worms, worm farming and the roles worms play in recycling and waste management, as well as the set-up, operation and maintenance of a […]
City of Armadale’s very popular plant giveaway program is back for 2024, with the beautiful Champion Centre serving as the community hub for pickup of your allocated plants. You are invited to be part of learning, growing, and building natural habitat and wild gardens in your own yard, verge, or on the porch. All plants […]
Join SERCUL for a Healthy Waterways Workshop in which you will learn how to protect the Swan River and wetlands from your own home and workplace and improve your garden at the same time! Presenter Natasha Bowden will discuss how what we do in our homes, gardens and workplaces has an impact on the river […]
Learn how to design an energy efficient home to keep your power bills down and reduce your impact on the environment! Do you want to live in the eco-home of your dreams but have no idea where to start? W ell then this FREE webinar for you! This webinar will explain how to design […]
