My Smart Garden

My Smart Garden is a free program that will help you grow your own food, shelter your home from the sun and wind, create homes for local wildlife, use water wisely and recycle waste. The program offers free sustainable gardening workshops, a monthly newsletter with seasonal tips and online resources plus opportunities to swap and share with local gardeners! 

Visit My Smart Garden to check out free upcoming events and online resources. 

Case study: Frank and Nancy in Altona North

We’re My Smart Garden regulars! We always check the monthly newsletter to find out what to plant and what’s coming up. The events are always a great outing. We love to meet people, see how they do things and have a chat. … We were given some bean seeds at one of the first events we ever attended and we’re still growing and saving them today. Continue reading...

Case study: Jane’s suburban backyard in Newport

I went to my first MSG workshop more than 10 years ago after I picked up a brochure in the library. I thought ‘Ooh, this is interesting, and it’s free as well!’ I’ve been to lots of workshops on topics like pruning, seed raising and entomology. … The presenters all come with great technical knowledge but they talk to you in accessible ways that are thoroughly enjoyable. It’s practical knowledge and skills that I can apply right away. Continue reading…