FREE Waterwise Gardening Workshops
Better gardens, less water
By attending one of ACTEW’s FREE Waterwise Gardening Workshops between now and the end of May, you will not only learn how to keep your plants healthy during times of drought but also go into the draw to WIN $1,000 worth of gardening products.
What
In conjunction with ACTEW, local independent specialists are holding workshops to help you learn about how to have a healthier garden which uses less water.
At the workshop you will learn about:
- designing and installing an irrigation system that is right for your garden;
- the benefits of drip irrigation;
- irrigating the smart way;
- mulching and drought resistant plants; and
- how to use a ‘whole of garden’ approach to water saving.
Places are limited so please call the Water Conservation Office to book your place.
Where
Explore other water efficient ideas whilst attending the workshop at one of these popular venues:
Xeriscape Garden
At CIT School of Horticulture
Heysen Street, Weston
MAP
Grass Roots - the turf and irrigation research project
Rosary Primary School
Fleming Street, Watson (parking off Higinbotham St)
When
Contact the Water Conservation Office for upcoming workshops times and locations.
Testimonials from participants
'This workshop is revision for me, but the more people who learn about these things, the more equipped they are in making an informed decision'.
'Have recommended it to my friends'.
'Very good, we went out and bought gear today'.
'Canberra needs more education on how to have nice gardens with drippers'.
