Gardening Events in Darawank

Discover how to choose the perfect native plants for your balcony, backyard, or open space to help your garden thrive! This workshop will cover site assessment, garden planning, native plant selection, and plant propagation techniques. Grow a resilient, low-maintenance garden that thrives year-round and supports local wildlife.

Discover the fascinating world of Sydney's native bees with entomologist Dr. Amelie Vanderstock. Learn to identify different bee species and create bee-friendly gardens to encourage pollination. Perfect for home and garden enthusiasts!

Learn the basics of backyard beekeeping and its importance for biodiversity, education, and sustainability. Steph Penkala from the Illawarra Beekeepers Association will cover bee life cycle, social structure, and behavior.

Take a guided tour of the nursery and discover how we grow, nurture, and care for the plants that make our community bloom. See 160,000 local native plants, local seeds, and 150 indigenous species. Discover the Heart of The Shire’s Green Future!

Attend a fascinating workshop with Diego Bonetto and rethink weeds! Discover how weeds repair and enrich soil. Learn to safely harvest from the urban wild for food, craft, and natural remedies. Includes a booklet featuring 16 of Sydney’s most common wild edibles.

Get creative and connect with others at our hands-on Gardening Workshop this December! Design your own plant pot and choose a real plant to pot and take home. Learn basic plant care tips and creative techniques. Enjoy a calm, social environment perfect for connection and self-expression.

Learn from the Shellharbour City Council Nursery Team how to prepare your summer garden. Discover soil preparation, weed prevention, and the best plants, flowers, herbs, and vegetables for the upcoming months. Get tips and tricks from local garden experts. Free program for adults.

Join our 101 Veggie Workshop and embark on a rewarding journey to cultivate fresh, homegrown produce. Growing your own vegetables is a rewarding, cost-effective, and beneficial way to improve your health. Mark Brown and Kate Beveridge from Purple Pear Farm share over 20 years of experience.

You're invited to The Garden Gathering — a relaxed and beautiful open day experience at Terara Riverside Gardens. Spend the day soaking in the magic of the venue and all it has to offer. Wander through the rose sanctuary, sit by the riverfront, chill in the greenhouse, or meander the lush gardens.

Learn how to turn food scraps and garden waste into a valuable resource for your garden. Jacqui will share her expertise and demonstrate how to create your own nutrient-rich soil right at home, and benefit the planet at the same time! Hands-on demonstrations included.