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SUMMARY:Smartphone Photography workshop
DESCRIPTION:A three hour hands on workshop learning the essential skills for better smart phone pictures of plants and gardens. Morning tea included. \nToday’s modern smartphones produce remarkable pictures. But there are a host of features and techniques that most people don’t know about. This Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens smartphone photography course\, presented by professional photographer John Swainston\, will: \n\nShow you the 10 essential features in your phone for better pictures\nDemonstrate options in your phone you may not even know about!\nHelp you use video sequences for more complete story-telling options\nEquip you to visually document your garden milestones and development over time\nHelp you create wall-art quality pictures of your favourite flowers and garden views\nTeach you when and where to get great shots\, even when the sun isn’t shining\n\nMore information click here
URL:https://shbg.com.au/event/smartphone-photography-workshop/
LOCATION:Bunya Pavilion\, Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens\, 1 Old South Rd\, Bowral\, NSW\, 2576\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Winter Plant Propagation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Limited numbers so book early here\nThe workshop will cover:\nSelecting the best plant material – a practical session as we walk around the gardens looking for good cutting material\nBest methods to take cuttings – how to trim your cuttings for best rooting of new plants\nHome setup for good success with cuttings –  proven ways to ensure survival and rooting of cuttings in the home environment\nPotting mix for cuttings – what works in individual environments. Including natives vs exotics.\nFertilising cuttings – ensuring cuttings become plants\nPotting up – when and how to pot up a cutting so it lives \nA lot to take in as it will be so hands on\, so we will break for morning tea with home made delights from our SHBG baking friends.\nAt the end of the day you take home an SHBG bag including propagation mix\, propagating pots\, printed step by step guide to plant propagation and some cutting material to try at home.\nGloves essential and your own secateurs. Bring a hat\, wear a T-shirt\, have a jumper and raincoat in your bag and ski tracks for the car – you know the weather in the highlands!\nIf the weather is inclement the workshop will be held in the new education building – with heating! \nCost $70 for Friends of the Garden\, $75 for non-Friends including morning tea and all materials\nFor further information click here
URL:https://shbg.com.au/event/winter-plant-propagation-workshop/
LOCATION:Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens\, 1 Old South Rd\, BOWRAL\, NSW\, 2576\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Kite Flying Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make and fly a kite! \nThe Kite Flying workshop is fun for all the family. Beginning with a children’s kite-building workshop\, before heading outside to launch their creations into the sky. Plenty of fun for all ages\, with kids\, parents and grandparents all able to join in the excitement together. \nEnjoy a sausage sizzle from the BBQ stall and get a barista coffee from the coffee van. Or bring your own picnic\, sit back\, and watch the newly-made kites soar in the air. \nBookings are essential. Six 30-minute kite-building sessions are available between 10.30am and 12.30pm. \nCosts: $25 Workshop only or  $30 Workshop plus sausage sizzle and drink\nCosts include kite kit\, construction & decorating \nPurchase your ticket here \nGeneral Admission to the garden if free. Free parking. EFTPOS available.\nNote: no dogs as we are a protected bird habitat.
URL:https://shbg.com.au/event/2025-kite-flying-workshop/
LOCATION:Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens\, 1 Old South Rd\, BOWRAL\, NSW\, 2576\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SHBG Events
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SUMMARY:Dahlia Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A beginners guide to propagating and managing dahlias including lifting and dividing tubers\, storing tubers\, planting\, tricks for best flowers and propagating by seeds and cuttings. This interactive\, hands-on workshop will be run by the NSW/ACT Dahlia Society President\, Internationally Acclaimed Breeder and all round expert\, Graeme Davis. \nBook here\nMorning tea included by the SHBG baking Friends. Take home a complimentary bundle of tubers for your own garden. \nMore information: shbg.com.au/event-calendar/dahlia-workshop
URL:https://shbg.com.au/event/dahlia-workshop/
LOCATION:Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens\, 1 Old South Rd\, BOWRAL\, NSW\, 2576\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Pest identification and organic management
DESCRIPTION:Limited numbers so book early here \nThis workshop will cover: \n\n\nHow to identify the key factors that affect plant health\, including environmental conditions\, nutritional deficiencies\, pests\, and diseases. \n\n\nInsects – friend or foe? Learn how to tell the difference and why it matters. \n\n\nEffective pest management techniques without the use of chemicals. \n\n\nPreventative strategies to promote healthier\, more resilient plants. \n\n\nA lot to take in\, so we will break for morning tea with home made delights from our SHBG baking friends. \nCost $70 – $75 (Members special) including morning tea and all materials \nMore information click here
URL:https://shbg.com.au/event/ipm/
LOCATION:Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens\, 1 Old South Rd\, BOWRAL\, NSW\, 2576\, Australia
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