Gardening Events in Wollongong

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Experience a hive of activity celebrating diversity at Buzzing Bees for Diversity! Join Newport Community Garden for a hands-on sustainability workshop, celebrate their 10th anniversary, discover native bees, and create bee-friendly spaces. Enjoy worm farm and composting workshops, explore the community garden, and buy plants and cakes.

A permaculture-based gardening and farm education program for children aged 4-17 years. The Homeschool Excursion- Farmer for a Day event will be held at the Australiana Pioneer Village.

Whether you’ve got a green thumb or just enjoy a bit of fresh air and friendly company, this is the perfect way to unwind and connect!