Water Smart Gardening Workshop

Banyule Loves...Saving Water!

Join us for this in-person workshop focused on making your garden more sustainable and water-efficient

Part of the new Banyule Loves...Workshop Series, this no-cost session is presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia.

In this workshop, we will explore practical techniques for capturing, storing, and using water wisely in your garden. As the climate changes we need to take even more care to use water efficiently.

Topics include:

• soil care
• mulching
• plant selection
• garden zoning 
• garden design 
• rainwater harvesting
• irrigation systems 

We will also discuss how to manage your garden during both extremely dry and wet conditions.

After the presentation, we will walk up to the Sustainable Macleod Community Garden for a tour and to hear all about their water-saving practices and techniques.

Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started.

Each participant will leave with valuable tips, tricks, and strategies to help make your garden more water smart.

A light lunch will be provided, so please note dietary needs during registration.

General notes: 

• Children aged 10+ are welcome but must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• We will be both indoors and outdoors so please dress for the weather and bring sun protection.
• Please wear comfortable clothing.
• Please bring a reusable water bottle and keep-cup.
• If you're unwell on the day, please stay home to protect others.

Accessibility notes:

We will be sitting and standing both outdoors and inside. 

This venue includes accessibility accommodations such as:

• 2 accessible parking spaces, which are 3m x 4.5m in size.
• There is a 5-metre concrete path to the front of the building, there is also a ramp to the entry.
• Toilets that are accessible to people with wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
• Tactile features for vision impairment (front door and toilets).

Some additional considerations include:

• The door at the entry is a manual (swinging) single door.
• There is only street parking available at this venue.
• The street parking is shared with a nearby facility and park.

The Banyule Loves...Workshop Series explores the lost art of sustainable, climate-resilient living. The series celebrates the things about Banyule which our community loves- from gardening to connecting to Country to saving money on our energy bills. These workshops will upskill community members while connecting participants to like-minded neighbours. Attendees are entered in a drawing for a prize for participating in each workshop, with the drawing held at the annual wrap-up celebration and showcase event in November. Each attendee will receive a certification of completion for the workshops they attend. 


This workshop takes place during the Kulin season of Buath Gurru Grass, or Flowering Season. A variety of grasses are in flower during and beyond this period, including Bobat (Large Tussock Grass), and Karawun (Spiney Headed Mat-rush), both of which are used to make string for baskets, mats, bags, and nets. Ban (Kangaroo Grass) is also flowering, its leaves and stem are used for baskets, and along with Spear Grass its seeds can be ground and used for flour. 



Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as traditional custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Our community is made up of diverse cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation and rights for everyone: principles which empower, foster harmony and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.