Saturday
October 18

Visit to Brian's garden and also Geoff's garden at Westleigh at 2pm. Native plants can be purchased at Brian's small nursery. Bring afternoon tea for a get-together afterwards at nearby Ruddock Park.

Activity Details

Find out how to propagate native plants from seeds and cuttings and then pot the young plants into tubes and later on, as they grow, to replant them into larger pots. Learn about soil mixes and potting techniques from other members. Observe the growth of plants in the council’s propagation  ‘igloos’ and shadehouse. Experience the satisfaction of producing healthy established plants ready to give away to the community at special events. The nursery has excellent facilities with sheltered areas and a landscaped environment. You will enjoy the quiet as you do something productive in this peaceful setting.

Dates

8th October and 12th November
and every 2nd Wednesday of the month thereafter.

Venue

Bidgewong Community Nursery, Renown Road, North Rocks. (behind the car park, opposite the Baulkham Hills Sporting Club)

Time

From 10am until 1pm