The Program
We have been able to put together a great program of speakers to inform, entertain inspire you. We have tried to cover a wide range of issues in the urban garden.
The Seasol Stage
Saturday
10:30am ‘Gorilla Gardening and other Botanical Delights’ - John Arnott
Referencing his time at the Zoo and Botanic Gardens.
11:20am ‘Climbing The Social Ladder’ - Stephen Ryan
Rare climbers and how to use them.
12:10pm Regenerative Horticulture Practices to help you get the best from your garden. Ben Brooker will guide on the path to have the best soils possible.
1:00pm ‘Right Plant - Right Place’ - Merryle Johnson and easy to grow
Ideas for hardy but interesting plants to fill tricky spots in the garden.
Ever wondered what to plant in that shady / dry / sun-baked / wet / clay / poor soil / windblown area.
Or what to plant for heavenly scent / for cut flowers to fill vases / or something different for cooking.
An introduction to some interesting and new plants that can be easily grown from seed.
1:50pm ‘Veggies for the autumn/winter garden’ - Vasilli’s favorite easy to grow veggies for the cooler months..
2:30pm Fund raiser auction by Stephen Ryan. Plants donated by various stall holders will be auctioned off to raise funds for Kids With Cancer
Sunday
10:30am ‘Gorilla Gardening and other Botanical Delights’ - John Arnott
Referencing his time at the Zoo and Botanic Gardens.
11:20am ‘Climbing The Social Ladder’ - Stephen Ryan
Rare climbers and how to use them.
12:10pm Safe use and maintenance of powered garden tools like chainsaws, grass trimmers, electric pruners etc. Josh Kelly from Yea Machinaery
12:50pm ‘Right Plant - Right Place’ - Merryle Johnson and easy to grow
Ideas for hardy but interesting plants to fill tricky spots in the garden.
Ever wondered what to plant in that shady / dry / sun-baked / wet / clay / poor soil / windblown area.
Or what to plant for heavenly scent / for cut flowers to fill vases / or something different for cooking.
An introduction to some interesting and new plants that can be easily grown from seed.
1:40pm Regenerative Horticulture Practices to help you get the best from your garden. Ben Brooker will guide on the path to have the best soils possible.
2:30pm Rare Plant auction by Stephen Ryan. Rare and new release plants supplied by various stall holders will be auctioned. A chance for you to plants that rarely (if ever) will be available in retail nurseries. A percentage of funds raised will go to Kids With Cancer
Garden Clinic Stage
Saturday
10:40am Growing the Wollemi Pine in the urban garden with David van Berkel
11:20pm Backyard garden design with David Liddle
12:15pm Cooking with herbs with Clive Larkman
1:30pm Herbal tea demonstration with Miranda Mueller (Co Author - Plants of Power)
Sunday
10:40am Growing the Wollemi Pine in the urban garden with David van Berkel
11:20pm Backyard garden design with David Liddle
12:15pm Cooking with herbs with Clive Larkman
1:30pm Herbal tea demonstration with Miranda Mueller (Co Author - Plants of Power)
Fun Kids Dog Show - Supporting Kids with Cancer
10:30am & 1:30pm each day
Competition Categories:
Best Dressed Dog – Style your pup in the cutest or funniest outfit!
Dog with the Best Act – Show off their talent, tricks, or charm!
Most Disciplined Dog – Obedience, patience, and good behaviour win here!
Where: Kids Zone
Entry: Gold Coin donation - supporting the Kids with Cancer Foundation
Vasili’s Garden Stand
Veggie Garden & Fruit Tree Workshop’s. The Yarra Valley Plant Fair & Garden Expo Special Offer 1 Hour for $10
Strictly limited spots available - Book Now (tickets must be purchased via Vasili’s Website) Click Here
Saturday
11:30AM - 1hr Soil Secrets: Understanding and Nurturing the Life Beneath Your Garden
3:00PM - 1hr From Seed to Bloom: Growing and Maintaining Vegetables & Flowers
Sunday
11:30AM - 1hr Fruitful Harvests: Caring for Your Fruit and Citrus Trees Year-Round
3:00PM - 1hr Garden Defenders: Tackling Pests and Diseases the Smart Way