Bass Coast Shire Council is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2024 productive gardening workshop series, "Garden Gems". This exciting initiative aims to foster a culture of sustainability, health, and community connection through the joy of gardening.

The workshops will be hosted across Bass Coast's eight community gardens, offering residents an opportunity to learn essential gardening skills while nurturing a deeper connection to their local environment. With a strong emphasis on sustainable practices, the program will empower participants to cultivate their own food, contributing to healthier lifestyles and a more resilient community.

Workshops will run for approximately 90-minutes, and be delivered by qualified facilitators from Bass Coast Adult Learning (BCAL). BCAL is a Wonthaggi-based registered training organisation, providing education and training to people in Bass Coast. BCAL delivers a range of programs, including courses on horticulture and sustainability. BCAL also host the annual Bass Coast Edible Gardens Weekend.

Calendar

Find the dates and times for each workshop under the accordion for each community garden. We hope you will find several workshops in our program that will help inspire your own garden journey! Registration links will be available shortly.

Address: Bass Coast Landcare Network, 2-4 Bass School Rd, Bass, 3991
Contact: Lisa Wangman, lisa.wangman@basscoastlandcare.org.au, 0409 366 914

Intro to Permaculture
Sat 11 May, 10am

Winter Fruit Pruning
Sat 13 Jul, 10am

Creating a Food Forest
Sat 14 Sep, 10am

Fermenting & Preserving
Sat 9 Nov, 10am

Address: Corinella & District Community Centre, 48 Smythe St, Corinella VIC 3984
Contact: Kerryn Ladell, coord@cdcc.asn.au, 03 5678 0777

Composing & Worm Farming
Sat 20 Apr, 1pm

Healthy Soils
Sat 4 May, 1pm

Introduction to Wicking Beds
Thu 9 May, 10am

Water Resilience & Drought Proofing
Thu 23 May, 1pm

Address: Behind the Community Hall, at the end of Bantering Bay Road, Coronet Bay VIC 3984
Contact: coronetbaygarden@gmail.com, Margaret (0438 271 649), Mary (0408 564 807)

Water Resilience & Drought Proofing
Sun 14 Apr, 1pm

Natural Pest Management
Thu 20 Jun, 10am

Companion Planting
Thu 12 Sep, 10am

Healthy Soils
Sun 10 Nov, 1pm

Address: Corner of Hoad St and Hallway Drive, Wimbledon Heights VIC 3925
Contact: Annette Mackenzie, islandcommunityorchard@gmail.com, 0412 045 729

Composting & Worm Farming
Sat 27 Apr, 10am

Natural Pest Management
Sat 24 Aug, 10am

Healthy Soils
Sun 20 Oct, 10am

Garden Design Principles
Sun 17 Nov, 10am

Address: 16 Warley Ave, Cowes VIC 3922
Contact: reception@pical.org.au, (03) 5952 1131

Family Friendly Gardening
Thu 4 Apr, 10am

Healthy Soils
Thu 18 Apr, 10am

Companion Planting
Thu 19 Sep, 10am

Natural Pest Management
Thu 31 Oct, 10am

Address: Sunlight Blvd, Cape Paterson VIC 3995
Contact: Adrian James, farmer@liveatthecape.com.au, 0493 398 628

Garden Design Principles
Wed 17 Apr, 10.30am

Healthy Soils
Sat 18 May, 10.30am

Natural Pest Management
Sun 20 Oct, 1.00pm

Propagation: New Plants from Old
Sat 16 Nov, 10.30am

Address: 239 White Rd, Wonthaggi VIC 3995
Contact: Linda Gordon, tgordon@westnet.com.au, 0422 213 787

Water Resilience & Drought Proofing

Thu 23 May, 10am

Fermenting & Preserving
Thu 18 Jul, 10am

Natural Pest Management
Tue 10 Sep, 10am

Address: Behind Mitchell House, 9 Murray St, Wonthaggi VIC 3995
Contact: Jessica Harrison, jessicaharrison1@bigpond.com, 0438 174 029

Natural Pest Management
Wed 24 Apr, 10am

Veggie Patch to Plate
Wed 22 May, 10am

Seed Saving
Wed 19 Jun, 10am

Intro to Permaculture
Wed 17 Jul, 10am