Gardening Events in Oak Flats

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.

Join in for a morning of nature games and hands on gardening activities with a focus on water. Activities are suitable for children aged 4 to 7 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Take home plant included.

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.

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.

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 Sutherland Shire Community Nursery during the Seniors Festival. See how we grow, nurture, and care for the plants that make our community bloom. Discover the heart of The Shire’s green future!

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!

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 about the benefits of keeping native stingless bees in this workshop targeted towards adults and children over the age of 12. Entomologist Dr. Amelie Vanderstock will teach you the basics of how to become a stingless beekeeper. You will learn how to divide hives, extract honey, and use the bees for pollinating your garden.

Award-winning horticulturist Tammy Huynh shares care tips for 50 popular houseplants. Get smart advice on pots, watering, and light, plus handy troubleshooting charts. Transform your drooping leaves into a thriving indoor jungle—no green thumb required.

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.