Discover how microbe‑rich, healthy soil acts like a sponge to hold water and reduce irrigation through a hands‑on session with live microbe viewing and simple tests that show how to build your garden’s microbial community.
If you want to contribute to the Library Seed Swap .. and live in the area or surrounding suburbs, drop into our Seed Swap Meetings at the Library and have a chat with Julie from Down2Earth.
Discover how to grow an abundant food garden in even the smallest rental space. Join Sahar El‑Chiekh from Sahar’s Suburban Garden as she shares her container‑growing expertise and shows how creativity and smart plant choices can transform a rental yard into a productive oasis. Learn how to set up, plant, and maintain a thriving garden without upsetting the landlord.
Learn how to make your garden reach new heights in this vertical veggie‑growing workshop with Gardening Australia’s Sophie Thomson. Discover smart space‑saving techniques, vertical garden design tips, the best species to plant, and how to troubleshoot common issues—perfect for anyone gardening on balconies, courtyards, or wanting to maximise their harvest.
Kevin Smith from The Worm Shed presents on all aspects of worm farming and the role worms play in recycling and waste management. This is followed by a demonstration of setting up and maintaining a worm farm. Residents and ratepayers of the City of Swan are entitled to a subsidy which will be available for purchases on the day.
Learn how simple it can be to start growing your own vegetables, even with limited space or experience. This workshop covers the essential basics—soil, light, water and plant needs—and shows you how to begin small in containers and build confidence as you go. Enjoy a relaxed, practical session with morning tea provided and lucky door prizes to be won.
Learn how easy and rewarding it can be to grow your own vegetables, no matter your space or experience level. In this practical session, Robyn Brown covers the essentials—soil, sunlight, watering and container gardening—while helping you build confidence to start producing healthy home‑grown food. Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to take a step toward greater food security.
This week, Australia is experiencing its most intense heatwave in years. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe to extreme heatwave warnings across multiple states, with daytime temperatures in some
Explore Perth’s native bushfoods and the seasonal knowledge that has guided their use for thousands of years. This workshop introduces edible local species that grow well in home gardens and explains their cultural significance, ecology and practical care. Led by Steve, an experienced ecologist and long‑time garden sustainability educator, this session is perfect for anyone wanting to grow and understand Perth’s unique food plants.
Discover the easy, soil‑friendly principles of No Dig gardening with one of its leading advocates, Charles Dowding. Learn how to build and maintain rich, layered garden beds that grow healthy veggies without the hard labour. Perfect for anyone wanting to improve poor soils, work with nature, and enjoy abundant home‑grown produce with less effort.