Explore the World of Pitcher Plants

Find out more about carnivorous plants that lure, trap and devour insects! Discover how these plants can flourish in your home and learn more about the basic morphology, ecology, care requirements, and propagation methods of pitcher plants.  

 

Content:

• Ecological habitats and relationships
• Unique plant characteristics – modified leaf with tendrils and pitcher filled with digestive fluid
• Light, fertiliser and potting media requirements
• Propagation methods

Date: Saturday, 2 March 2024

Time: 10.00am – 11.00am

Venue: Centre for Education and Outreach

Fee: Free

 

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Orchid Discoveries: An Introduction to Ornamental Orchids

Discover the unique characteristics of orchids by observing their beautiful flowers, graceful forms and growth habits. Get a glimpse of the various pots and media we use for potting orchids. Join us at Burkill Hall to learn more about these captivating plants.

 

Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Date (repeat): Wednesday, 12 June 2024

 

Time: Drop in anytime from 10.00am – 11.00am

Venue: Burkill Hall, National Orchid Garden 

Fee: Admission fees to the National Orchid Garden apply

 

No registration required.

Introduction to Growing Orchids
Did you know that the majority of tropical orchids are epiphytes? This means that they grow on trees and not in the ground. Learn more about these orchids and their growing needs, and bring home an orchid plant from this workshop to start your gardening journey.

Content:

• What is an orchid?
• Diversity of orchids
• Basic needs of an orchid
• Transplanting and propagation methods
• Caring for your orchid

Date: Saturday, 6 April 2024 (Please click here to register.)
Date (repeat): Friday, 10 May 2024 (Please click here to register.)

 

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm

Venue: Centre for Education and Outreach

Fee: $45.85/- per participant (inclusive of all materials)

 

Nature’s Minimalists: Air Plants

Tillandsia, or air plants, are admired by plant hobbyists for their beautiful silver-green colour and form.  These epiphytic plants have minimal maintenance requirements and do not need soil to grow. Join us to learn about the characteristics of air plants and their native habitats, as well as how to make them flourish.

 

Content:

• Ecological habitats
• Unique plant characteristics – extreme epiphytism and hair-like structures on leaf surfaces
• Mesic and xeric conditions
• Light, fertiliser and watering requirements
• Propagation methods

Date: Saturday, 4 May 2024

Time: 10.00am – 11.00am

Venue: Centre for Education and Outreach

Fee: Free

 

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Grow your Edibles Indoors (Part 1): Understanding Your Plants and Your Space

This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the basic growing needs of edible plants. Participants will also learn how to assess their indoor space to identify suitable spots for growing edible plants.

 

Content:

• Basic needs of edible plants
• Introduction to grow lights
• Microgreens
• Leafy greens

This is the first of our two-part “Grow Your Edibles Indoors” series. While it is not compulsory to sign up for both parts together, participants are strongly encouraged to do so to maximise the learning benefits. Click here to find out more about the second part.

 

Date: Saturday, 8 June 2024

Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Venue: Centre for Education and Outreach

Fee: $50.94/- per participant (inclusive of all materials)

 

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Grow your Edibles Indoors (Part 2): Planting Media and Plant Propagation
Plants grow in soil, but is soil the only suitable growing medium? This hands-on workshop introduces you to the different components of planting media and focuses on what is suitable for growing edibles indoors. Learn to craft suitable growing mixes for your plants and master basic propagation techniques for a thriving indoor garden.

Content:

• Troubleshooting of problems encountered by participants when growing edible plants (case studies from Part 1)
• Types of planting media
• Plant propagation techniques
• Transplanting of seedlings

This is the second of our two-part “Grow Your Edibles Indoors” series. While it is not compulsory to sign up for both parts together, participants are strongly encouraged to do so to maximise the learning benefits. Click here to find out more about the first part.

Date:     Saturday, 29 June 2024

Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Venue: Centre for Education and Outreach

Fee: $50.94/- per participant (inclusive of all materials)

 

Please click here to register.