Masterclass
The power of crop rotation and companion planting
Brought to you by The Diggers Club
Your Masterclass
Let Diggers Head of Gardens, Julian Blackhirst, assist you to build a crop rotation plan for your garden. Crop rotation has been used for centuries to get the most out of your soil. Planting a diverse range of crops helps prevent pest and disease issues while also preserving the soil's fertility. Combining different plants with companion planting often gives better results than growing just one crop at a time.
What will you learn?
- How to combine plants for healthier growth and biodiversity in your garden.
- To get the most out of your soil by designing a crop rotation plan.
- How to use companion planting to prevent insect and pest attack in the vegie garden.
- About interplanting and succession planting to get the most out of your garden space.
- The underlying principles behind crop rotation.
This Masterclass is designed to teach you everything you need to know to make a crop rotation plan for your home garden and use companion planting to improve your yields, plant health and garden diversity.
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Member price
$80
Non member price
$110
Your Presenter
Julian is our Head of Gardens here at The Diggers Club. He brings a wealth of experience from his time at St Erth, where he was the curator of the espalier orchard, the food forest and the bulb meadows. Julian is also a highly experienced market gardener and a passionate farm-to-fork foodie.
The Location
Heronswood is the home of The Diggers Foundation, a living catalogue of garden treasures showcasing all that can be found in Diggers Club magazines and books.
At the heart of Heronswood is a cottage garden of meandering paths and lawns, seamlessly combining edible and ornamental plantings. Australia’s first certified organic open garden, it is the place to learn about sustainable practices and the preservation of heirloom flowers and vegetables.
A working garden for gardeners, with new projects always on the go and ideas to take home to your patch. Heronswood delights throughout the changing seasons, with the warmer summer months bringing the stunning perennials into full show.
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Masterclass
The power of crop rotation and companion planting
1 February 2026
Heronswood (Dromana)
Sunday 11 am - 12.30 pm
Limited tickets, don't miss out.
