Switch Your Thinking - Garden Ecology

Explore the fundamentals of companion planting and learn how clever plant pairings can boost both the health and productivity of your garden. This workshop unpacks how plants form natural communities that support biodiversity and create thriving garden ecosystems. Learn about plant communities Workshop This workshop will cover: The principles of ecology. How to grow a thriving garden and support our local wildlife. Companion planting and the intricate web of plant relationships. How understanding plant relationships can transform your home garden. 

This workshop will cover:

• The principles of ecology.
• How to grow a thriving garden and support our local wildlife.
• Companion planting and the intricate web of plant relationships.
• How understanding plant relationships can transform your home garden. Discover how plants interact and thrive together in nature, forming complex communities that support one another and contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem.
• The hidden connections that underpin healthy plant communities and vibrant garden ecosystems.
• Insights into soil health, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land management practices.
• The dynamic interplay between plants, insects, and the environment.
• Putting knowledge into action.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to enhance an existing garden, you’ll leave with the tools and inspiration to create a thriving and resilient ecosystem that benefits both humans and wildlife. Embark on a journey of ecological discovery with Steve McCabe, an expert in terrestrial ecology and sustainable gardening practices. With years of experience as a garden sustainability advisor, Steve brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and practical wisdom to this engaging workshop.

This presentation is proudly brought to you in partnership with Switch Your Thinking.

About the presenter:

Steve McCabe has degrees in Biology/Geography and Terrestrial Ecology (Hons.). He has decades of experience managing bushland for local governments, has worked in specialist nurseries and as a Dieback Interpreter. For ten years, he travelled WA with Beyond Gardens, a team of garden sustainability advisors. Steve is the Program Manager for Perth NRM's "ReWild Perth".

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