Produce was collected from the Garden before the class so everything was wonderfully fresh. Once all the dishes were cooked, we all had a taste and it was delicious.

A big thank you to the the ladies for sharing their cultural dishes with us, we all thoroughly enjoyed the morning. 

These workshops and events that have been running from 2021 until this one in October 2023 would not have been possible without the very kind and generous support of the City of Mandurah. 
The members and committee of Mandurah Community Gardens thank you!

West Australian waste educator Peg Davies is holding a workshop at Mandurah Community Gardens on Saturday 10th December 2022. Peg has been educating schools, organisations and local government for over 13 years, with her waste education programs winning many awards. To learn more about what Peg offers, go to her Lessen With Peg: Rethink Waste website www.lessenwithpeg.com

The workshop is in 2 parts, covering:

Composting Made Easy
Making compost can be a smelly or sometimes depressing experience - no more bad smells, rats or flies. You will never need to buy soil or conditioner again.

How to make toothpaste
Peg will show you how to make homemade, environmentally friendly, safe toothpaste. Bring a small jar to take some home!

​RSVP Cheryl: [email protected] or phone 0414 348 404

On Saturday 23rd July from 10am to 1pm David De Vries will be holding a practical workshop teaching us how to make wicking beds out of different recycled materials to grow vegetables in a water saving way. As part of the workshop he will convert one of our new raised beds to a wicking bed.

Tickets cost $60 per person which can be purchased by clicking on the link from the button below.

The next event on the Mandurah Community Gardens calendar is a workshop Growing Veggies 101 presented by John Draper from local business Harvest Me.

Enjoy your own fresh, organic homegrown veggies grown yourself. This presentation will give you all the facts, tips and tricks to successfully start growing your very own veggies!

The workshop is on Saturday 5th March 2022 from 10pm to 12 noon. 

Booking is essential as places are limited. Please contact Cheryl on 0414 348 404 or email [email protected].
If you will be coming to this workshop, please arrive 15 minutes early to start at 10am sharp.

Everyone is welcome to stick around after the workshop to have a chat and a cuppa, check out the garden and our plants and worm products for sale.
Following the workshop there will also be a Working Bee in the community garden from 12 to 2pm and everyone is welcome to join in.

Hope to see you there!

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​A PRESENTATION ON HOW TO SAVE SEEDS FOR GROWING YOUR OWN HEALTHY FOOD

Topics covered:
​Methods of pollination, heirloom + open pollination, when to collect seed and how to correctly store saved seeds.

Booking is required to attend.
Please contact Cheryl [email protected]
​or phone 0414 348 404 to secure your place.

3 Wish Water Meditation: Sunday 6th February 2022 ⋅ 9:30am to 11am
Gentle Breath Work Sound Meditation: Sunday 11th February 2022 ⋅ 12:30pm to 2pm 
Transform Mindset - Create Your Own Affirmation Card: Sunday 20th February 2022 ⋅ 9:30am to 11am
Chant & Be Happy - Join in Song & Gentle Movement Together: Friday 25th February ⋅ 12:30 – 2pm 

Please arrive 15 minutes early to prepare for sitting.

• Meditation for adults and seniors seated in the peacefulness of the garden.
• Learn meditation techniques with the benefits it provides for maintaining good mental health and strategies to manage stress.

You can book all four sessions in advance. A $10.00 booking fee is required, refundable after attendance of sessions booked.
Strictly limited places available. 
Contact the Garden Coordinator Cheryl to make your booking: [email protected]
Mobile: 0414 348 404

Click on the link below to download the flyer
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Friday 1st October 2021
10am to 11:30am

Part 1: Bindi Bindi Dreaming - Learn About Aboriginal Culture
Marissa will talk about the traditions and beliefs of the Noongar people.

Part 2: Tucker Bush Educational Incursion
Mark talks about Tucker Bush followed by a demonstration planting of edible plants in a new Tucker Bush plot at the gardens.

Please arrive at 9:45am for 10am start of workshop.
THIS IS A FREE WORKSHOP
PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED - BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!

Stay for a Yummy Sausage Sizzle Lunch
on sale to help with garden running costs - cash only please.
Followed by a busy bee.
RSVP to reserve your place in the workshop and please indicate if you would like to help with the garden busy bee afterwards.

To Book:
Contact Cheryl: [email protected]
Mobile: 0414 348 404

Coming up in July...
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On Saturday 24th July, John Draper from local business Harvest Me will be holding a FREE workshop presentation on creating biodiversity in a garden through attracting helpful insects. 

Topics covered include:

• What are Pollinators? Why are they important?
• Common Beneficial Insects & how they help in an Organic garden.
• Native bees versus European Honey bees.
• Flowers to attract bees & insects.
• What not to do if you are trying to attract pollinators to your garden.
• Other things to do to attract pollinators, bees & beneficial insects to the garden.

A handout including a list of flowers to attract insects will be provided.

The workshop will be held at Mandurah Community Gardens, starting at 10am and going through to 12pm.

With John's workshops always being popular, places are sure to go quickly. Booking early is recommended.

Email Cheryl at [email protected] to book a place at the workshop.