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Mother's Day Market - Gumeracha Rocking Horse
May
12
9:00 am09:00

Mother's Day Market - Gumeracha Rocking Horse

Mothers Day Artisan outdoor market!
Why not bring mum/grandma/Aunty out for a beautiful day outdoors!

Cafe - Animal park - horse climb - free picnic area - gift shop - toy factory

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Mt Barker Fungal Wizardry for Beginners
May
11
9:30 am09:30

Mt Barker Fungal Wizardry for Beginners

Get ready everyone! Urban Kulture is back on the East Coast for the 2024 EAST COAST WORKSHOP TOUR to deliver their two beginner hands on mushroom cultivation workshops in person.

Join Urban Kulture for either the '5 Minute Mushroom Kit' (Level 1) or the '5 Minute Grain Spawn' (Level 2) or make the most of the value deal and attend both!

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5 Minute Mushroom Kit:
A short course on making mushroom grow kits from grain spawn (Level 1).

This is our introductory gourmet and medicinal mushroom cultivation course.

It's 'all you need to know, to get you growing as fast as possible.'

Here's what you need to know:

The Lingo... The 5 words you need to know to start speaking mushroom cultivation.

The Technique... Learn to create your very own mushroom growing kits in only 5 minutes.

The Aftercare... How to successfully ignore your kits as they do their thing.

The Fruiting... The part where you grow the mushrooms!

The Multiple Harvests... How to get as many mushrooms out of your kits as possible.

The Supplies... What to get and where to get it from.

After the presentation, you will make 2 x mushroom grow kits to take home with you! (Value $35).

You will also receive access to the ‘5-minute mushroom kit’ community group on our website for continued learning and access to a recording of the presentation.

There is no specialised or expensive equipment needed for this technique.

Not only will you have all the mushrooms you can eat, you will never need to buy another birthday or Christmas gift again.

Mushroom kits for everyone!

Workshop Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Workshop Cost: $90 (includes 2 x take home mushroom kits - Value $35).

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5 Minute Grain Spawn:
A short course in making your own grain spawn from liquid culture (Level 2).

The follow on from ‘The 5-Minute Mushroom Kit’ this workshop will expand your mushroom cultivation skillset by dipping your toes into sterile techniques and learning how to make our own grain spawn (in only 5 minutes!).

This course is still very much suited for the beginner and will not require any expensive equipment purchases. You already know how to make fruiting kits from spawn (inoculant) so now it’s time to reduce your per kit cost and dive a little deeper into cultivation by learning how to make your own grain spawn.

Much like the 5-minute kit, 5-minute grain spawn is designed for minimal time inputs, no special equipment and super easy to follow techniques.

Here is a quick rundown of what you will learn:

Some new lingo - Another 5 words you need to know!

How to make a still air box for doing sterile work.

How to take a spore print and make a multi spore syringe.

Grain spawn inoculation using liquid culture or multi spore solution.

Grain to grain transfers for second generation spawn.
How to look after and store your spawn.

After the presentation, you will inoculate and take home 5 x 125g bags of grain spawn which can then be turned into as many as 15 x mushroom fruiting kits!

Of course, this is not just the live event, you will also have unlimited access to a recording of the course, as well as access to the ‘5-Minute Grain Spawn’ group which can be accessed via our website... to ask any questions as they arise, show off your grain spawn grows and be part of a wonderful growing community!

Workshop Duration: 2 hours.
Workshop Cost: $130 (includes 1 x take home liquid culture syringe - Value $20 and 5 x 125g bags of grain spawn - Value $30).

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*** BEST VALUE DEAL ***

Book in for both workshops for only $180 (That's $40 off the individual workshop pricing).

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Select your preferred workshop session upon booking.

* Please note that your ticket will state the times for the entirety of both workshops at the top, with your selected workshop and times below.

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Springton Open Gardens
Apr
21
9:45 am09:45

Springton Open Gardens

Not just for the Springton folk; we would love to have the Mount Pleasant gardeners come along as well!

Open Gardens in Springton – Sunday 21 April

A number of the wonderful gardeners of Springton have again agreed to open their gardens for the day, to give you inspiration (or even just some hope in this long, dry summer) and an idea of what grows well around here. The gardens are a remarkable mix of native and cottage, rambling and structured, old and new(ish). If this summer has depressed you with too many plants dying at your place, walk around these gardens, talk to the gardeners and see what has (and what hasn’t) worked for them.

The Springton Hall on Graetz Terrace will open at 9.45am and for $10 (cash and card facilities available) get a wristband ‘ticket’, map and garden descriptions. Parking and public toilets alongside the Hall. Gardens open from 10am-4pm (Edenmae from 11am).

Visit the gardens in any order that takes your fancy, however two of the gardens are next door to one another on William Street, and there will be a coffee van outside! What a great way to start a Sunday stroll around Springton. Edenmae Cellar Door is also opening its garden, and offering a free glass of sparkling (white or red) or a free wine tasting to all ‘ticket’ holders. Come and enjoy the garden with a glass of something in hand.

Plants and seeds will also be for sale at the Hall; all things that have been grown in Springton and that do well here. Proceeds of the Open Garden Day and the plant sale support the Springton Progress Association.

Even if you don’t have time or inclination to visit inside any of the gardens, come and see the Hall and the plant sale. Voting forms for the Most Improved Garden competition will be available from the Hall as well (and can be returned to the Hall, Edenmae or the General Store).

Should be a great day.

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Glen Devon Red Cross Garden Party
Feb
6
10:00 am10:00

Glen Devon Red Cross Garden Party

Be enthralled by Gardening Australia's Sophie Thomson, as she shares her wit and wisdom at the annual Red Cross Garden Party
For more than 25 years Sophie Thomson, of Gardening Australia fame, has been coming to 'Glen Devon' to speak about her experiences with plants and gardening. We invite you to be inspired by her commentary on the insect and plant world, and the benefits of gardening. Enjoy a luscious Devonshire Tea whilst you listen and learn.
Recreate will again be in attendance - learn all about the circular economy and buy locally hand made goods.
Plants will be for sale, along with local handcrafted pottery, bucket hats, bags and garden paraphernalia.
A trading table and raffle will also be on hand to tempt you. Enquiries to mtpredx@gmail.com
$10 per head.
Numbers capped at 100.
Bookings ESSENTIAL - please register

via phone: 0437 195 597‬

email: mpredx@gmail.com

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../mount-pleasant-glen-devon... ($10 + .76c booking fee)

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Rosie and Mick's Open Garden
Nov
5
10:00 am10:00

Rosie and Mick's Open Garden

Mick and I are sharing our garden to raise funds for our charity Tache, an orphanage in Zambia. We would love to meet some of the locals it should be a great couple of days.

Featuring Ceramic works by Really Useful Pots and carved stone pieces by Gareth Kelsey-Evans.

Enjoy Morning and Afternoon Tea in the garden with Devonshire Tea, cakes and biscuits available.

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Rosie and Mick's Open Garden
Nov
4
10:00 am10:00

Rosie and Mick's Open Garden

Mick and I are sharing our garden to raise funds for our charity Tache, an orphanage in Zambia. We would love to meet some of the locals it should be a great couple of days.

Featuring Ceramic works by Really Useful Pots and carved stone pieces by Gareth Kelsey-Evans.

Enjoy Morning and Afternoon Tea in the garden with Devonshire Tea, cakes and biscuits available.

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Accessible Community Garden
Oct
27
4:00 pm16:00

Accessible Community Garden

Celebrate with us the official opening of our inclusive and accessible community garden.

Friday, 27 October, 4pm to 8pm

Enjoy a cooking demonstration by Mark McNamara, who will use fresh vegies and native plants from the gardens.

Bring the kids along for some craft activities or make some damper over open fire (weather and fire-danger permitting). Find out how wicking beds work and plant some vegies and flowers or try some of the tasty greens ready to be picked.

Join a Guided Sensory Walk or book into the family-friendly Forage & Create session, organised by Barossa Wellness and Barossa Outdoors at https://events.humanitix.com/forage-and-create .

Have a cup of coffee, glass of wine or a free non-alcoholic drink, while listening to the wonderful voice of Cloudy Davey and enjoy a healthy salad, burger or BYO picnic.

Don't forget to take a sunset walk through the gardens when the colours are at their best.

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Pressed Flower Workshop
Oct
12
10:00 am10:00

Pressed Flower Workshop

Join Victoria from The Green Room to learn the tips and tricks to the beautiful craft of flower pressing. This beginner's session will have you creating a framed pressed flower piece to take home. All materials are supplied.

Tickets $10 each

Recommended ages of 8+.

Enquiries to Torrens Valley Community Centre on 83891711 or tvcc@ahc.sa.gov.au

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On Country. Kids. Connect
Oct
7
9:15 am09:15

On Country. Kids. Connect

On Country. Kids. Connect is all about celebrating, learning and experiencing first hand our Indigenous culture on the banks of Kenton Creek, a tributary of Karrawirra Pari (River Torrens).  Four concurrent sessions will be held across the day, with the Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony beginning at 9.30am and Session 4 concluding at 1.45pm.

Each presenter will provide an opportunity for kids (of all ages) to immerse themselves in the experience of ancient and cultural ceremonies including making music with clapsticks and singing ancient story lines; participating in bush therapy and Ngardi Guwanda (deep listening), listening with more than our ears to connect to Country; learning through art about storylines and painting on boomerangs; and a chance to choose and prepare your own Bushtucker (and other) seedlings to take home and plant in your garden (20 plants).

First Nations Elders, Aunty Angelina Harradine-Buckskin from Claptsticks for Creation, Bianca Stawiarski from Warida Wholistic Wellness and Corey Turner from Southern Cultural Immersion will join together for this unique event in Gumeracha for one day during Nature Festival.  Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a day learning about our Indigenous history and culture.

Tickets: $25 (Parents/caregivers of participating kids don't need to buy a ticket, but will need to supervise their own children at all times.)

This event is only possible with the funding support from Landcare Australia, Australian Home Heating Association and Adelaide Hills Council. The Upper River Torrens Landcare Group will provide volunteers to assist with the Sow to Grow sessions.

Contact: Kim Thompson - 0438 639 353 or kim.environmentalconnections@gmail.com

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Barossa Bushgardens Nature Play Festival
Oct
5
10:00 am10:00

Barossa Bushgardens Nature Play Festival

Book your tickets now to join us during the school holidays for a free, fun day out in nature. Suitable for children 0 to 10 years.

Thursday, 5 October from 10am to 2pm
Bookings at: www.barossabushgardens.com.au/events

Go for a scavenger hunt, explore the nature trail or one of the labyrinths set up for the day, watch the birds, build a tipi, have a play in our nature play area with muddy puddle, mud kitchen and lots of new logs to climb on.

Try some of the amazing craft and sensory activities brought to you by the Gawler Environment Centre, the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, Shana Green from The Root Cause, Louise Mason from the Barossa Community Labyrinth and our own amazing volunteers.

Still not convinced? You can have your face painted by Tinke by Bianca and meet and learn about native animals with Animals Anonymous between 11am and 1pm or simply take a break reading a book in our story nook.

Parents can tap into the never-ending supply of delicious coffee from The People Vs Coffeewhile supervising their little ones.

This event is supported by The Barossa Council and Green Adelaide.

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SA Spring Garden Festival
Sep
23
8:00 am08:00

SA Spring Garden Festival

Explore a great range of stalls featuring quality plants, garden furniture, decor & garden care products. Workshops available.

Meet our guest speakers, take a workshop & uncover the secrets to a successful garden!

Special Guest - Hannah Moloney from Gardening Australia!

Entry $10
Senior/Concession $7
Children under 12 free

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Birdwood Farm Day
May
21
10:00 am10:00

Birdwood Farm Day

Birdwood Farm Day is proudly brought to you by Birdwood Primary School.

Farm Day will again be held at the National Motor Museum, Birdwood and as always, promises to have something for everyone, young and old.

There will be the usual crowd favourites, fresh baked damper and devonshire tea. Petting zoos, highland cattle and miniature goat exhibits. Milking, shearing and working dog demonstrations along with log chopping, blacksmithing, restored engines and a host of other trade exhibits to showcase some of the farming lifestyles over the years. There will be camel rides, bouncy castles, face painting and other amusement rides too, which will be sure to put smiles on the faces of the young and young at heart.

The Birdwood Primary School are hosting a variety of retail stalls, including our ever popular garden, sweet treats and port and wine stalls. The students have been working hard creating their own retail spaces in each year level, too.

There will be plenty of hot coffee, food and desserts to keep your bellies full, so you can stay and play the whole day.

This year sees the introduction of a children's zone. Children can use their imaginations while they 'build a city' with foam blocks, have some quiet time with some colouring or perhaps challenge each other to giant board games like chess, connect 4 or jenga.

Not sure how you will see it all? Purchase a Farm Day Trail Bag from the Information stall by the entrance and let us lead you throughout the event, collecting as you go and ensuring no corner is left undiscovered.

Have we mentioned that each ticket sold also provides FREE entry into the National Motor Museum?

Adults $15 and Children U13 FREE

Last year sold out early, so get in quick or risk missing out!!

Tickets go on sale April 27th

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Springton Open Gardens
Apr
30
11:00 am11:00

Springton Open Gardens

Springton Open Garden Day is this Sunday. Seven interesting and very different gardens in the Springton township (one is just outside) will be open for you to enjoy, to talk to the gardeners and to see what grows well in this area.

Start at the Springton Hall (Graetz Terrace) to get your $10 ticket, map and garden details - and where we will also have some plants on sale. Doors open just before 10am (gardens open 10am - 4pm).

Then - on to the gardens. There will be a coffee van at one of the Open gardens on William Street for your morning latte, and free wine tastings at Edenmae cellar door for garden visitors.

Three competition entries for the 'most improved garden' are also on the map and you can pick up a voting form at the Hall or General Store. Vote for the one you think has 'most improved' and go in for some 'lucky voter' prizes. You don't need to be an Open Garden visitor to vote for the 'most improved garden' though - just grab a voting form at the Hall or General Store.

See you there!

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Anlaby Open Garden
Oct
16
10:00 am10:00

Anlaby Open Garden

Join us for a beautiful weekend when we open the gates of our extensive gardens to the public. With 10 acres to wander, you will be able to immerse yourself into some of Australia’s incredible history; Anlaby Station being the oldest Merino sheep studs on mainland Australia; it is full of history!

Activity, catering & children’s interests will be announced once planning is underway…

Tickets are on sale in August.

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Anlaby Open Garden
Oct
15
10:00 am10:00

Anlaby Open Garden

Join us for a beautiful weekend when we open the gates of our extensive gardens to the public. With 10 acres to wander, you will be able to immerse yourself into some of Australia’s incredible history; Anlaby Station being the oldest Merino sheep studs on mainland Australia; it is full of history!

Activity, catering & children’s interests will be announced once planning is underway…

Tickets are on sale in August.

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SA Spring Garden Festival
Sep
24
8:00 am08:00

SA Spring Garden Festival

Mt Pleasant will be the backdrop for to the annual SA Spring Garden Festival.

The combination of the Spring weather, the exceptionally broad variety of plant and garden wares, informative guest speakers, the charming venue, the diverse range of stallholders, workshops, along with the special programmed events for the day, food and entertainment will see the township of Mt Pleasant come alive for the day.

Kim Syrus will be the special guest speaker at the festival this year. You might know Kim from the television show ‘Outdoor Indoors’. Kim is the Executive Producer and Presenter of the South Australian lifestyle show and has an extensive knowledge on and experience with iconic gardens and landscapes.

Mt Pleasant Farmers Market will partner with the festival and run-in conjunction with the extended trading hours to align with those on the festival day.

0493 280 881

info@saspringgardenfestival.com.au

www.saspringgardenfestival.com.au

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Herbal Tea workshop
Aug
20
9:30 am09:30

Herbal Tea workshop

Make your Own Herbal Tens with Bev Lane from Beautiful & Useful

at 9:30am (40-60 min duration) inside the Wisteria Atrium, Mt Pleasant Showground

$15 per ticket - 12 years and older welcome

A unique opportunity to learn how to make your own herbal teas from the knowledgeable Bev Lane from Beautiful & Useful. Attendees will learn about what plants can be used to make herbal teas. Participants will experiment making your own tea and be able to take home.

Market Members receive 10% off workshop tickets!

https://mtpleasantfarmersmarket.com.au/collections/mt-pleasant-farmers-market-inc/products/make-your-own-herbal-tea-workshop

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Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure
Jul
24
2:00 pm14:00

Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure

Oh no! Nobby the Penguin is lost and needs help finding his way home! Join Professor Flint on a guided adventure through the South Australian Museum and help our small flippered friend return to his Antarctic abode. Along the way explore some of the amazing and extreme environments that animals like penguins (and even humans!) call home.

This guided tour is best suited for children between the ages of 5-12 years and bookings are required. Adults are required to stay with their children for the duration of the program.

BOOK HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/professor-flint-s-july...

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Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure
Jul
24
11:00 am11:00

Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure

Oh no! Nobby the Penguin is lost and needs help finding his way home! Join Professor Flint on a guided adventure through the South Australian Museum and help our small flippered friend return to his Antarctic abode. Along the way explore some of the amazing and extreme environments that animals like penguins (and even humans!) call home.

This guided tour is best suited for children between the ages of 5-12 years and bookings are required. Adults are required to stay with their children for the duration of the program.

BOOK HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/professor-flint-s-july...

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Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure
Jul
22
2:00 pm14:00

Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure

Oh no! Nobby the Penguin is lost and needs help finding his way home! Join Professor Flint on a guided adventure through the South Australian Museum and help our small flippered friend return to his Antarctic abode. Along the way explore some of the amazing and extreme environments that animals like penguins (and even humans!) call home.

This guided tour is best suited for children between the ages of 5-12 years and bookings are required. Adults are required to stay with their children for the duration of the program.

BOOK HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/professor-flint-s-july...

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Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure
Jul
22
11:00 am11:00

Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure

Oh no! Nobby the Penguin is lost and needs help finding his way home! Join Professor Flint on a guided adventure through the South Australian Museum and help our small flippered friend return to his Antarctic abode. Along the way explore some of the amazing and extreme environments that animals like penguins (and even humans!) call home.

This guided tour is best suited for children between the ages of 5-12 years and bookings are required. Adults are required to stay with their children for the duration of the program.

BOOK HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/professor-flint-s-july...

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Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure (Copy)
Jul
17
2:00 pm14:00

Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure (Copy)

Oh no! Nobby the Penguin is lost and needs help finding his way home! Join Professor Flint on a guided adventure through the South Australian Museum and help our small flippered friend return to his Antarctic abode. Along the way explore some of the amazing and extreme environments that animals like penguins (and even humans!) call home.

This guided tour is best suited for children between the ages of 5-12 years and bookings are required. Adults are required to stay with their children for the duration of the program.

BOOK HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/professor-flint-s-july...

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Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure
Jul
17
11:00 am11:00

Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure

Oh no! Nobby the Penguin is lost and needs help finding his way home! Join Professor Flint on a guided adventure through the South Australian Museum and help our small flippered friend return to his Antarctic abode. Along the way explore some of the amazing and extreme environments that animals like penguins (and even humans!) call home.

This guided tour is best suited for children between the ages of 5-12 years and bookings are required. Adults are required to stay with their children for the duration of the program.

BOOK HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/professor-flint-s-july...

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Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure
Jul
15
2:00 pm14:00

Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure

Oh no! Nobby the Penguin is lost and needs help finding his way home! Join Professor Flint on a guided adventure through the South Australian Museum and help our small flippered friend return to his Antarctic abode. Along the way explore some of the amazing and extreme environments that animals like penguins (and even humans!) call home.

This guided tour is best suited for children between the ages of 5-12 years and bookings are required. Adults are required to stay with their children for the duration of the program.

BOOK HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/professor-flint-s-july...

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Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure
Jul
15
11:00 am11:00

Professor Flint's July Antarctic Adventure

Oh no! Nobby the Penguin is lost and needs help finding his way home! Join Professor Flint on a guided adventure through the South Australian Museum and help our small flippered friend return to his Antarctic abode. Along the way explore some of the amazing and extreme environments that animals like penguins (and even humans!) call home.

This guided tour is best suited for children between the ages of 5-12 years and bookings are required. Adults are required to stay with their children for the duration of the program.

BOOK HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/professor-flint-s-july...

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Vertical Veggies
Jun
7
6:00 pm18:00

Vertical Veggies

6:30pm (AEST) Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra | 6:00pm (ACST) Adelaide, Broken Hill | 4:30pm (AWST) Perth


Join Sophie Thomson as she takes us through growing veggies vertically to maximise space and utilise produce plants to help cool and shade your garden and home.


Sophie Thomson has continued to light up the screen on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia with her infectious enthusiasm for more than 16 years. She is generous with her knowledge as a horticulturist gleaned from over 35 years of hands-on gardening experience. She shares her insights, tips and knowledge nationally through public speaking engagements, media columns, talk back radio and her recent best-selling book Sophie’s Patch.

Aside from the obvious environmental benefits, Sophie believes gardening improves our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as that of the broader community. Since 2020, she has been working to support fire affected communities on Kangaroo Island and in the Adelaide Hills helping them rebuild their gardens.


Register for this free, live digital session here: https://www.growitlocal.com/.../vertical-veggies-with...

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Farm Day - Birdwood Primary School
May
22
10:00 am10:00

Farm Day - Birdwood Primary School

TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 21st APRIL

Save the date, gather your friends and family and start planning for what promises to be a fabulous day out!

For your chance to win a Family Pass -

-Like Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/FarmDayBirdwood

-Like the post

-Share the post

-Tag a friend

Enter as many times as you like, winner will be drawn 21st April!

We still have space for some more retail sites – please visit www.birdwoodfarmday.com.au and hit the 'register here' tab to register your interest.

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World Bee Day Celebrations
May
21
8:00 am08:00

World Bee Day Celebrations

Mt Pleasant Farmer’s Market -

Celebrating World Bee Week with all things Bee! Live Hive, Hive Tours, Bee Workshops, loads of honey and educational activities for the children.

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Wicking Bed Workshop for Children - Free
Apr
29
10:30 am10:30

Wicking Bed Workshop for Children - Free

A great opportunity to boost your child's confidence by giving them a sense of ownership and possibly start a live-long passion for growing their own food.

This free, fun learning session is for kids of all ages and they will learn about the wicking effect, soil and worms, beneficial insects and get to plant vegetables and flowers in our new wicking beds.

We have two sessions available and places are limited.

22 & 29 April from 10.30am to 11.30am

Bookings at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../wicking-bed-workshop...

Supported by The Barossa Council Northern and Yorke Landscape Board Green Adelaide and the Government of South Australia.

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Gardener's Day Out
Apr
27
8:00 am08:00

Gardener's Day Out

Join us for a gardeners day out visiting the highly regarded Sophie’s Patch. The garden of media personality Sophie Thompson. Hosted by Barossa Nursery staff members Kristee and Trish.

$125 per person. Spots are limited so make sure to get in quick!

Tickets: www.barossanursery.com.au/product/gardeners-day-out

Email: enquiries@barossanursery.com.au

Tel: 8562 2288

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