Mediterranean Gardens: Heronswood Masterclass
Heronswood Garden & Nursery
105 Latrobe Parade, Dromana VIC 3936
Sunday 26 October, 2025.
11am-12:30pm
With summer becoming a more challenging season for gardeners, join Diggers Head of Gardens, Julian Blackhirst to learn how to prepare your garden. He will share how to plan for dry seasons, select plants for coastal Australian climates like Adelaide and the Mornington Peninsula and improve the water holding capacity of your soil.
What you will learn:
- How to select perennials and other plants which thrive in our increasingly dry climate.
- Methods to improve the water holding capacity of your soil and prepare garden soil for the hot, dry months.
- Watering techniques to get the most out of your irrigation and reduce your water bill.
- How and when to mulch to help your garden retain moisture and feed your soil.
- The difference between different types of mulch, their uses and how to select the right one for your garden.
This Masterclass is designed to teach you everything you need to know to grow a thriving, water-wise garden in dry Mediterranean climates.