Join the teams at ASQ Garden & Landscape Castlemaine, Maryborough and Eaglehawk on Saturday September 23 for a day of gardening fun as part of their ‘Launching into Spring’ open day events.
It will be a great opportunity for locals to check out the new ASQ Garden & Landscape site at 3 Miners Court, Castlemaine and its new purpose-built facility including cafe, giftware, garden rooms, nursery, landscaping supplies and more.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, ASQ Garden & Landscape Castlemaine manager and horticulturalist Lis Templeton said ASQ’s workshops, activities, and products will help you take your gardening skills to the next level and create a beautiful, thriving garden at home.
“Come prepared with your trailer to stock up on all your gardening essentials, including plants, pots, tools, and more. You’ll have access to a wide range of high-quality products and experts to help you take your gardening skills to the next level,” Lis said.
“At ASQ Garden & Landscape, we believe that education is just as important, so we’ve put together a range of fun and informative 30 minute workshops and family activities to enhance your gardening expertise,” she said.
Here’s just a small taste of what you can expect:
‘Best on the ground’ with Jane Boal of Coolabah Turf – Jane will guide you to the optimal turf choice for your garden and family needs.
‘Pot and decorate for kids’ – Bring your young and enthusiastic junior gardeners to our workshop, where they can have a great time decorating pots and planting herbs or flowers. They’ll then take their creations home to care for and watch them grow.
‘Create a native wildflower garden, with Ken Wells of Neangar Nursery’ – Ken will guide you on selecting hardy and local native plants to create vibrant garden color and growing stunning blooms for vases. You’ll learn how to create a native wildflower garden, attracting pollinators and create a thriving ecosystem in your own backyard.
‘Passionate about passionfruit with Leigh Purtill of Purtills Nursery and Nellie Kelly Passionfruit’ – Learn expert secrets from Leigh on cultivating abundant, succulent, and flourishing Nellie Kelly passionfruit for your backyard environment. You’ll learn everything from planting to harvesting, and leave with the knowledge to grow your own delicious passionfruit.
‘From bulb to beautiful bloomer with Gary Sobey, ASQ Horticulturist’ – Legendary Horticulturist and Orchid grower Gary Sobey will share his extensive orchid knowledge on separating a crowded orchid and create a new flowering plant.
‘A compost garden lasagne with Paul Ward, ASQ Horticulturist’ – Paul will showcase his extensive permaculture knowledge on how to construct a garden lasagne by skilfully layering various garden materials to create a fertile and productive garden.
See the ASQ Garden & Landscape website at www.asq.net.au or their socials for the full workshop timetable and when you can catch workshops at each of the three venues.