Imperfectly Sustainable Organic Gardening: Fruit Trees for Small Gardens - Espalier!

Join us at the Coal Loader for a six-part hands-on workshop series with Sydney Organic Gardens. Across six Saturdays from July 2026 to December 2026, you’ll learn practical skills to grow food at home, no matter your space.

Come along to one, or the whole series, and get inspired to make your garden more productive, sustainable and full of life.

This month is Fruit Trees for Small Gardens - Espalier!

Fresh fruit just picked off your own tree is a treat.  Learn how to select, plant and care for your own fruit tree at home.

At this workshop you’ll learn:

·       Which fruit trees are better at your place

·       How to create awesome rich soil to keep your tree healthy and produce the tastiest fruit

·       Tips and tricks on pruning, managing pests and caring for your tree

It’s a hands-on workshop including choosing fruit tree varieties for your home, seeing a demo of planting out a fruit tree in a pot, planting seeds and seedlings around the tree, and lots of discussion about watering, feeding and managing pests.

Booking essential – limited to 20 places for each group only.

Cost: $0 to take part however ONLY book if you can make it.

What to bring: BYO keep cup and reusable water bottle etc. Closed-toed shoes. Sun protection.

In the case of wet weather, indoor activities may replace the outdoor elements.

Please note, disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated at the Coal Loader.