Celebrity gardener Costa Georgiadis to share sustainability tips at Tahbilk

Local gardeners have a rare chance to learn practical strategies to help their backyard flourish at a special event with ABC’s Gardening Australia host, Costa Georgiadis at Tahbilk Winery in November.

Costa’s Climate Ready Gardens: Thriving Through Change, will be held at Tahbilk’s Peppercorn Paddock near Nagambie on Friday 15 November at 10am.

The event will also feature insights from Taungurung elder, Uncle Shane Monk, an Indigenous and native ingredient inspired morning tea and the opportunity to tour Tahbilk’s wetlands with an eco-cruise.

Costa said he was excited by the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the crucial role gardeners can play in protecting the environment.

“Gardeners are both stewards and guardians of our environment and can make a real difference in the fight against climate change.

“There is no doubt that climate change is real and can have a significant impact on backyard habitats. There are so many ways we can build back better and connect our families and community to nature.

“This is a great chance for people to learn about planning strategies and ideas that can be applied in your home garden or green space to make a positive and sustainable transformation.”

Topics include site assessment, plant selection, water planning, soil building, waste separation and composting, home grown veggies and building biodiversity through to repurposing and rethinking materials.

Administrator Peter Stephenson said Council was incredibly pleased to be able to bring this event to the local community and help build a more resilient environment, support the recovery from recent floods and foster a sustainable future.

“This is a great initiative that aligns with Council’s flood recovery support and Climate Action Plan,” Mr Stephenson said.

“This will help people learn new techniques and deepen their connection with the environment as they discover simple ways that they can make a positive impact on the environment through their home garden.”

The event is possible thanks to Strathbogie Shire Council and The Community Recovery Hub, which is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments through Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Bookings are essential:

When: 10am Friday 15 November 2024
Where:  Tahbilk’s Peppercorn Paddock Nagambie
Entry:  $12
Reserve your spot at http://tiny.cc/341kzz or call (03) 5795 0000.