Vibrant and Sustainable Communities and a Healthy,

Biodiverse Planet

Inspiring empowering

and connecting individuals

communities and organisations

to garden sustainably

for your Community

Free Resources for your Community Testimonials

SGA Partnerships

•CreatingaSustainableGarden

•NoDigVegGardening

•NaturalSoilImprovement

•CompostingBasics

•OrganicPestControl

•AttractingBirdsto yourGarden

•Mulch

Asetof7factsheetsisofferedtoCouncils free of charge, to make available to your community as downloadable resources on your website.

For further information and to sign-up for this free resource please contact Sustainable GardeningAustraliaon 03 8850 3050 or email info@sgaonline.org.au .

•AcknowledgementasaSustainableGardeningAustraliaPartneronourwebsite for a period of 12 months

•Access(throughSGA)toour extensive database of committed sustainable home gardeners for electronic mail outs of sustainability related promotions and material in your local area

•FreesubscriptiontoSGA’sonline monthly newsletter for nominated staff members (nolimit)

A Sustainable Gardening Australia Partnership subscription is $450 per annum (+ GST).

For further information or to becomeaSustainableGardeningAustraliaPartnerpleasecontactus on 03 8850 3050 or email info@sgaonline.org.au .

SustainableGardeningAustraliasupportshomeandcommunitygardenersacrossAustraliabyprovidinginformation, training and workshops and linking communitiesthroughourwebsiteandNeighbourhoodFoodGardeningPODs.SustainableGardeningAustralia’sPartnersassistourorganisationtocontinue our work towards creating vibrant sustainable communities and a healthy planet.

SustainableGardeningAustraliaiscommittedtoproviding a range of free resources on how to garden and live more sustainably. These resources include our fabulous fact sheets that cover a wide range of sustainable topics including; Aproactiveap

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SGAhavedeliveredanumberofpresentations for us, covering the spectrum of sustainable gardening topics which have been extremely popular with our residents. Their presenters are outstanding, incredibly knowledgeable, and most importantly, are really passionate about what they do. AndreaLomdahl,EnvironmentalPlanner, City of Boorandara.

AnSGAPartnershipsubscriptionincludes:

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Composting and Worm Farming Straightforward and science free – composting made easy.

Habitat Gardening Attractingnativebirdsandwildlife into your backyard.

Sustainable Garden Design Creating a modern garden using sustainable design principles. SustainableGardenDesigncanalsobethemedforspecificgardentypesincluding:•KitchenGardenDesign–creatingan

abundant food area in your backyard•NativeGardenDesign–abeautiful

backyard using indigenous and native plants

•FrogBogsforGardens–greatgardenmates to have, attracting frogs to your patch

Organic Pest Control Simple strategies to keep the pests away without the spray, including possums, birds and bats.

Organic Soil Management Digdeeperandgetsomesimpletipsforhealthy productive dirt.

Energy Reduction in the Garden Use a tree instead of an air conditioner, use a broom not a blower, choose sustainable products; go local and reduce your gardening footprint.

Companion Planting Attractthegoodbugsandkeepthebadguys away, use companion plants to increaseplanthealth,attractbeneficialinsects and reduce pests.

Wellbeing Gardens Why growing is good for your mind, body and the planet.

Healthy Herbs Growingherbsforaromatic,culinaryand medicinal use and companion planting.

Water Wise Gardens Creating a garden that thrives on low water application.

*Raingardens Building a functional and attractive Raingarden to help keep our waterways healthy. (*SGAandMelbourneWaterareworking together to deliver raingarden workshops to selected councils. ContactSGAfordetails)

Edible Gardening Series

Sustainable Gardening Series

Going Organic in the Garden What is organic growing and how can you get started.

Pottering About Growingplantsincontainersandpots.

Herbalicious Alittlesageadviceonhowtogrowhappy herbs in no thyme.

Sustainable Design The basics of designing a sustainable garden.

Organic Pest Control Anintroductiontochemicalfreegardens.

Worm Farms Build your own in foam, boxes that is!

Get Growing Getyourpatchreadyforaseason of great vegie growing!

Reduce your Gardening Footprint Simple strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impact in the garden.

SGAiscommittedtodeliveringworkshopsnotonlyofthehighestquality,but workshops that meet the needs of your community. We will consult with you prior to each workshop, discuss the aims and the audience it will be deliveredto.Ourpresentersarehighlyskilledatdeliveringentertainingandinformative workshops which engage and inspire participants.

OUR WORKSHOPSSustainable Gardening Workshops

Seasonal Produce Growing Allyouneedtoknowtogrowfreshproduce at home - tailored to the season.

Sowing the Seed Growingfromseed,seedsaving,plantpropagation and seed storage.

Gardening in Small Spaces & Pots Productive pots or small plots, gardens tofitanywhere.

Feeling Fruity Allaspectsofcaringforfruittrees, bestdeliveredinMarch-July.

Advanced Fruit Tree Pruning For the more experienced gardener, bestdeliveredinMarch–July.

No-Dig Vegie Gardens Setting up and growing in no-dig beds, including raised garden beds.

Chooks Care and maintenance information to keep your chickens happy and healthy.

Preserving the Harvest Savingtheseason’sbountyforuse the whole year through.

Edible and Sustainable Gardening Workshop Costs:$580 (+ GST) per 2 hour workshopwhichincludesparticipantnotesandthepresenterfee.**

Sustainable Feasts

Home Harvest 5 Hour WorkshopHome Harvest combines all the essential ingredients to get your community productive and growing a fabulous feast at home. Topics covered in this 5 hour workshop include produce garden design, soil management, composting, fertilisers, growing fruit and vegetables, organic pest control, seed propagation, seasonal produce and companion planting.

Home Harvest can be delivered in a one day session or over 2 x 2 ½ hour sessions.

Home Harvest is delivered as a fully hands on workshop in the garden, an interactive PowerPoint or a combination of both.

Sustainable Feast Workshop Costs: $350 (+ GST)per1hourworkshopwhichincludesparticipantnotesandthepresenterfee.**

**For all workshops: Travel charges may apply where presenter travel is more than 30 kms to the venue. Additional charges may also apply were SGA provides materials for use in a workshop. Up to 25 copies of participant notes are included. An electronic copy will also be provided.

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demonstrations; or fully

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SGA’sSustainableFeastsareaperfectfitforalunchbreak.Fast,funandinformative,Sustainable Feasts bring sustainable living and growing to your workplace. These one hour topicsinclude:

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SF WORKSHOPS

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Home Harvest workshop costs: $1395(+ GST), includes workshop, participant notes, presenter fee and acopyofoneofSGA’sCompanionPlantingChartforeachparticipant.**

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OUR BOOKLETSOur Booklets and related packages

Home Harvest PackageThe Home Harvest has everything you need to get your community growing in a sustainable and environmentally aware way to produce fresh produce at home. The Home Harvest Package includes:

•TheSGAHomeHarvestBooklet,customisedforindividual councils

•TheHomeHarvest5HourWorkshop•AcopyofSGA’sCompanionPlantingChartfor

each workshop participant•SustainableGardenAustraliaPartnership

Subscription•TencopiesofSGA’sFootprintFlicksDVD

Home Harvest Package is priced at $6,900(+ GST). Additionalprintingcostsforthebookletapplydepending on the size of the print run. Travel charges may apply where presenter travel ismorethan30kmstothevenue.AdditionalchargesmayapplywereSGAprovidesmaterialsforuseinaworkshop.SGAchargesthesematerialsat cost and will provide a detailed quote prior to bookingconfirmation.

Home Harvest BookletTheSGAHomeHarvestbookletcontainsawealthofinformation and inspiration to get home gardeners growing fresh, healthy produce and connecting with their local community. Practical and engaging, the Home Harvest booklet is a resource for your residents. Topics include design, improving your soil, waste management, watering, planting, crop rotation, companion planting, organic pest control, keeping chickens and local food community groups and events to get involved with.

Booklet CostsDevelopmentcoststocustomisethe60pageHomeHarvest booklet for your local area, prepare the artwork for printing and provide a web ready version - $5000 (+ GST). Printing costs vary depending on the size of the print run. For a printingquotecontactSGA: info@sgaonline.org.au .

Sustainable Gardening BookletThisSGAbooklethasbeendesignedtoinspireyour community to adopt sustainable gardening practices. Full of practical information from garden design, natural soil improvement, irrigation, plant selection, produce growing and sustainable product selection. Customised to your local environmental conditions this booklet will encourage your green thumbs to be even greener!

Booklet CostsSustainableGardeningbookletcostsvary dependingonthesizeofthebooklet(40–60pages).Costs for the average 40 page booklet are $9,500 (+ GST). Quotes available on request for larger booklets. Costs include customisation of material, preparation of artwork for printing and a web ready version of the booklet. Printing costs vary depending on the size of the print run. For a printing quotecontactSGA: info@sgaonline.org.au .

Booklet Set HomeHarvestandSustainableGardeningcan be designed as a complimentary set that provide your residents with everything they need to know about sustainable gardening and growing fresh herbs and vegetables.

Booklet CostsDevelopmentandcustomisationofa60page Home Harvest and 40 page Sustainable Gardeningbookletare$13,000 (+ GST) as per theaboveinclusions.ChecktheSGAwebsitefor examples of our great gardening booklets!

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Multiple Booking Discount SustainableGardeningAustraliaofferssavingsonworkshop costs for any series of workshops booked in a12monthperiodcommencingfromthefirstbookeddate. Book ahead and save!

6x2hourworkshopsbookedatthesametime; save 5% $3306 (+ GST)

8 x 2 hour workshops booked at the same time; save 7.5% $4292 (+ GST)

10 x 2 hour workshops booked at the same time; save 10% $5220 (+ GST)

Discountsapplytoanyseriesof2hourworkshopsbookedinatthesametime.ContactSGAfordetails.

Further InformationForamoredetaildescriptionofeachSGAworkshopgoto: www.sgaonline.org.au

OrcontactSustainableGardeningAustralia 6ManninghamRoadWest,Bulleen,VIC,3105 Tel:(03)88503050