Uncover the Facts: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners

WHEN: Thursday 26 February 2026 | 3PM – 4PM 
WHERE: Manning Library
COST: Free

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Grow Your Own Food with Confidence!
Join City of South Perth Libraries and Switch Your Thinking in this informative session to explore the fundamentals of growing your own vegetables — whether you’re starting in containers or aiming for food security right at home. In this engaging and practical session, Robyn Brown will show participants how accessible and rewarding vegetable gardening can be. You’ll learn the essential basics needed to grow healthy vegetables and build food-growing confidence, no matter the size of your space.

What You’ll Learn:

• Soil Essentials: How to choose the right soil and nutrients for thriving vegetables.
• Sunlight Basics: Understand how much light different vegetables need to grow well.
• Watering Wisely: Tips for watering so your plants stay strong and productive.
• Container Gardening: Learn how to start small with pots and containers and scale up as your confidence grows.
• Planting Confidence: Practical steps for getting started and overcoming common beginner hurdles.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or you’ve tried growing veggies before, this workshop will give you the confidence and skills to get growing and take steps toward greater food security in your own space.