Monash Libraries Spring Into Gardening

17 August 2009

Winter is coming to an end and springtime buds are beginning to burst into bloom in gardens across Monash.

To herald the start of Spring, Monash Libraries will present a series of sustainability and gardening workshops throughout the months of September and October.

Jane Edmanson of the ABC Television's 'Gardening Australia' and 3AW will present the 'Vegies - Grow Your Own' program, and Jennifer Stackhouse, editor of Gardening Australia Magazine will also share spring gardening tips.

Mayor Paul Klisaris said that attending the workshops is a great way to get new gardening information and expert advise for a beautiful and sustainable garden.

"Vegetable gardening is one of the biggest trends in 2009 with some suppliers quoting a 20% increase in the sales of seeds and punnets. It's fun, healthy and economical for the whole family," said Cr Klisaris.

There will also be a pottery demonstration and discussion on water saving pots with Jenny Holden from Monash Short Courses and a sustainable gardening workshop with Monash Council's greenest thumb, Joe Lunardello, Recycling and Disposal Manager.

Spring Gardening Workshops are FREE of charge but must be pre-booked by phoning the relevant library branch one month prior to the workshop.

• 10 September, 6.30pm, Mount Waverley Library - Monash Gardening Clubs and Societies Information Evening (Waverley Garden Club, Australian Plant Society, Community Gardens)
• 17 September, 1pm, Glen Waverley Library - Water Saving Pots with Jenny Holden, from Monash Short Courses
• 1 October, 6.30pm, Clayton Library - Gardening Tips with Jennifer Stackhouse, editor of Gardening Australia Magazine
• 6 October, 6.30pm, Oakleigh Library - Sustainable Gardening with Joe Lunardello, Council's Recycling and Disposal Manager
• 12 October, 6.30pm, Wheelers Hill Library - Floral Art Demonstration with Barbara Maire
• 21 October, 2pm, Clayton Library - Vegies: Grow Your Own with Jane Edmanson, from ABC Television's 'Gardening Australia' and 3AW

Mount Waverley Library - 9807 5022

Glen Waverley Library - 9560 1655

Clayton Library - 9544 0668

Oakleigh Library - 9563 4138

Wheelers Hill Library - 9561 6211

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Updated: 1 September 2009

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