August Gardening Advice

Well, the last weeks of winter are finally here, with the scent of Wattle signalling the promise of spring just around the corner. The first Magnolias are in flower and the gold and purple of Acacias and Hardenbergias create a dramatic floral display. The cold, frosty mornings are prelude to the burst of new growth that heralds the coming new season of life. Click here for great August gardening advice.

Cock a Doodle Doo

We have revamped our chook pen to include a foraging garden area, and children are invited to pick some greens to feed the chooks. This is all still in its infancy, so if you come to visit soon, the new chickens are still getting used to their new home and will remain within the coop for a week or so. But by the end of the school holidays you can visit them up close. If you are thinking about getting some chooks for your backyard, let Maria convince you with her factsheet 'Backyard Chooks... Why Not?'

Growing Potatoes

Whether it is causing famines, french fries, potato salad or good old mash, potatoes have been a staple in our diet for hundreds of years. Growing them is easy and now is the time to start thinking about producing your own home grown potatoes. Click here for more.

New Gallery Exhibition: Beyond the Backdoor

Claydreamers Pottery studio overlooks the parklands of Linear Reserve in Eltham and was established by Linda DeToma in 1997. The studio is used by over twenty artists weekly. The members of Claydreamers Studio present a group exhibition, showcasing ceramic art, including all things outdoors and much more. Click here for more.

Growing Garlic

Garlic has been around for thousands of years, dating as far back as the Egyptian pyramids. It has been widely used as both food and medicine in many cultures over the years. Garlic is really easy to grow if you plant it at the right time. Click here for more.

BAAG Sustainable Living & Gardening Classes

Please note that classes switch back to Wednesday evenings as of the 27th August. Our gardening classes are strictly limited in size, which means you will get the maximum benefit from our team of expert presenters. The cost is $25 per class (including GST). Upcoming classes:

Water Gardens: Setting Up A New Pond (Sunday August 24th)

Backyard Chooks (Wednesday August 27th)

Produce Gardening For Beginners (Wednesday 3rd September)

Click here for more info and bookings.

Why Should I Grow My Own?

To 'grow your own' fruit and vegetables is one of the most environmentally friendly things you can do, not to mention the benefits you and your family get from eating freshly picked food. Click here for more.

BAAG wins National Award... again!

We are very proud to announce that for the second year in a row we have won the NGIA (Nursery & Garden Industry Australia) National Environment Award. The Australia-wide award recognises nurseries and garden centres that demonstrate outstanding environmental initiative. Needless to say we are fairly stoked about it!