Jamie Durie: Drought proofing your garden - Trentham

Next date: Thursday, 04 September 2025 | 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM

Join internationally renowned landscape designer and sustainability advocate Jamie Durie for an inspiring and practical workshop on preparing your property for the challenges of drought and the upcoming fire season.

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This engaging session will explore how smart landscape design and sustainable gardening practices can help reduce fire risk, conserve water, and build long-term resilience on your land. Jamie will share expert tips on:

Drought-tolerant and fire-wise planting
Designing defendable spaces around your home
Water-wise irrigation and rainwater harvesting
Soil improvement and mulching techniques
Seasonal property maintenance for fire preparedness

Whether you’re a hobby gardener or managing a rural property, this workshop will leave you with practical actions to protect your home, improve your landscape, and live more sustainably — no matter what the weather throws at you.

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This event has been funded through external grants from the Victorian Government under the Community Recovery Hub and Local Government Support Fund grants.