Active Ageing Through Gardening - Sustainable Gardening Australia

Active ageing through gardening means changing how we garden so we can continue to enjoy all the health and environmental benefits of a garden as we age. 

Why is that when we finally have time to work on our gardens, our bodies tell us to slow down and the physical aspects of gardening become more difficult? Changing a gardens’ design and some of our gardening practices means we can continue to enjoy all the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits from gardening to stay active as we age. 

Presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia, attendees will learn tips for garden design, container gardening, choosing lower-maintenance plants and gardening safely. They will also be able to see and handle ergonomic tools that can make gardening easier. 

Topics Covered

• Health benefits of gardening (body, mind, soul)
• Garden design for active ageing
• Small is beautiful – containers and patio gardens
• Plant choice for low maintenance
• Managing gardens in hard times (weather, health)
• Gardening safely – ergonomics and health
• Community resources