FREE Waterwise Gardening Workshops
Better gardens, less water
Anyone who attends a Waterwise Gardening Workshop between 1 September 2009 and 31 May 2010 will be entered into the Waterwise Gardening Workshop Prize draw.
For full terms and conditions click here.
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:
Grass Roots - the turf and irrigation research project
Rosary Primary School
Fleming Street, Watson (parking off Higinbotham St)
When
Upcoming workshops
- Saturday 13 Feb 8am and 10am Rosary
- Tuesday 16 Feb 4pm and 6pm Rosary
- Thursday 4 Mar 4pm and 6pm Rosary
- For other times please contact the Water Conservation Office
To book your place in one of these workshops or to put your name down for future workshops please contact the Water Conservation Office.
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'.
