Masterclass in gardening science sustainability & simplicity : Wardell CORE back yard basics

We are delighted to welcome Steve McGrane to Wardell to learn from his decades of experience to become more successful and purposeful home gardeners. In this workshop we’ll learn about the relationship between soil and plant health, how to understand your soils, interpret pests and disease and grow healthy plants and food year round. If you want to level up on your gardening skills this fun and practical workshop is not to be missed. There will be lots of prizes, giveaways and seeds for the coming season! 

Steve is an agriculturalist, blogger, educator, national gardening magazine writer (Good Organic Gardener) and ABC presenter with qualifications and experience across a broad range of horticultural industry activities. Steve has spent 25 years in conventional horticulture/organic agriculture, studying, implementing and devising various innovative approaches to reducing our footprint on the planet. His passion is obvious for gardening as his own garden in Coffs Harbour has been used for education and display for over 20 years.  Steve has developed a refined understanding and application of blending ornamental and productive gardens in urban landscapes.

We would like to thank our event sponsors the NAB Foundation for supporting this initiative.

Join us for workshop, morning tea and BBQ lunch provided. 
Please arrive between 9am and 9:30am for tea and coffee for 9:30am start at WardellCORE

Please bring:

• Appropriate clothing and closed footwear for gardening
• Hat and sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Participants may bring plant material from home that is impacted by pests and disease for discussion, and soil samples from their home garden beds to test. 

If you are unable to book online, please come and see us at the hub!