What you'll learn
Learn how to do gardening the Australian way with our home & garden short courses in Sydney!
Discover the beauty and resilience of Australian Native and Indigenous Plants in this engaging workshop. Explore the unique qualities and distinctive features of these plants, and appreciate their remarkable adaptations to our environment.
Learn how Australian natives have evolved to thrive in our unique ecology and climate, and how this knowledge informs their care. Gain expert tips for cultivating and maintaining these plants, ensuring your garden is both visually appealing and functional throughout the year. You'll also discover a variety of native food plants, from bush tucker to delicious edibles, and learn how to confidently incorporate them into your garden.
Join us to unlock the secrets of Australian native plants and create a beautiful, resilient garden. Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to expand your skills, this course offers invaluable knowledge and practical advice, providing you with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Australian Native & Indigenous Plants course, you should be able to:
- Recognise the special qualities of Australian native plants
- Determine the suitability of native and Indigenous plants for your garden
- Select appropriate, fit-for purpose native plants for gardens
- Successfully grow and maintain Australian native plants
- Explore the diversity of Australian native food plants
Course content
What will be covered in this Australian Native & Indigenous Plants course
Theory aspects that are relevant to real-life situations:
- How do we grow Australian native plants?
- Special needs and requirements for these plants
- How Australian native plants have adapted with the Australian ecology and environment
- The special features of our continent's native plants
- Selecting natives for specific locations
- Choosing Australian natives for specific uses
- Mixing and matching Australian native plants in your garden
- The most intriguing bush tucker plants
- The most delicious edible Australian native plants
- Special attributes of plants for attracting birds, fire resistance, and native bee pollination
- Long-term suitability of various native plants
Intended audience
Who is this Australian Native & Indigenous Plants course for?
This course is designed for gardeners seeking in-depth knowledge about growing Australian native plants and Indigenous plants in their gardens.
This is not a beginners course in plant care. If you're looking for foundational knowledge on growing plants, consider enrolling in our Gardening for Beginners course.
Please note: specific plant selection advice is available from your local horticulturist to help with plant requirements for your local area. Your specific local area plant species are not covered in this course.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd in the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
What to bring to class:
- Notepad and pen, or a tablet/phone, to take notes
Course testimonials
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Leslie said: Great teaching and perfect content. Exciting throughout the whole time period. Made me want to rerun to learn more about the subject.
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Mary Anne said: A well-paced course from an engaging and knowledgable presenter. I came away with lots of new information and resources, and feel a lot more confident about growing native plants in my garden.
Course tutors
Richard Lynch
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