Producing delicious olive oil or table olives starts with growing healthy trees. In this workshop you will learn about the anatomy and growth habits of olives, when and why to prune and pruning techniques to maximise production. We'll also show you how to recognise olive tree problems, pests and diseases and manage them effectively.

This workshop will be presented by Ceilidh Meo, Chief Soil Steward at Apulia Grove, a family owned and operated mixed farm in central Victoria. The farm focuses on producing pasture raised eggs and olives. Since 2009, she has extended her knowledge of how to make award winning extra virgin olive oil to other small growers via the farm’s small batch olive oil processing service.

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Please note that this is an event for Naarm/Melbourne gardeners only. If you live outside this area, please contact your council to find out what free sustainable gardening events are available locally.

If you have any access or support questions or requirements in order to participate fully (eg. interpreter), please let us know at least two weeks prior to the event and we will be pleased to assist you. Photos will be taken at this event, but there is an option to opt out on the day.

This My Smart Garden event is proudly presented by Hobsons Bay City Council on the land of the Bunurong people of the Kulin nation. My Smart Garden pays our respect to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledges that First Nations peoples have cared for Country sustainably for tens of thousands of years.

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