The Sustainable Backyards Trail, Aotearoa’s longest running sustainable garden festival is now followed by a week of innovative and sustainable builds and farms.
The backyards trail
Gardeners on a journey to work in harmony with nature rather than against it.
The Builds Trail
Connect with owners and experts who have decided to build with the environment in mind.
The Farms Trail
Walk and talk with farmers who share aspects of their agriculture that prioritise the environment.
Sustainable backyards FEATURE EVENTS
Learn how to choose the best site and set-up with practical advice for a thriving healthy garden ($50-$60) 31 Oct (Fri) 9am-11.30am
Learn to match the right tree to the right spot, measure their health, and guide care ($50-$60) 31 Oct (Fri) 12pm-2.30pm
Learn to layout a lifestyle block for low maintenance and maximum yield and joy ($50-$60) 31 Oct (Fri) 3pm-5.30pm
Grab your e-bike and join our informative and flavoursome guided tour around urban Backyards ($75) 1 & 2 Nov (Sat) 9am-1pm
Enjoy small group transport to fantastic Backyards around the region ($65-$80) 1 & 2, 8 & 9 Nov (Sat & Sun)
An evening talks, tastings and treats with remarkable wāhine shaping sustainable enterprise ($45) 1 Nov (Sat) 4pm-6pm
Explore the world of edible mushrooms and learn how to grow your own at home successfully ($50) 3 Nov (Mon) 6-8pm
A hands-on workshop to understand the basics of seed saving and how to get started ($45) 5 Nov (Wed) 6pm-8pm.
Explore the hidden, living ecosystem in soil - the theory alongside the art of putting it into practice ($25) 4 Nov (Tue) 5.30pm-7.30pm
Discover the profound wisdom of the mātauranga Māori approach to māra kai with Pounamu Skelton ($20) 7 Nov (Fri) 3.30pm-4.30pm
Walk to touch, taste and discover medicinal plants and first aid poultices with Cat Neale ($20) 7 Nov 10am-11am
MORE EVENTS COMING SOON…
Come visit OUR envirohub
Super deals on honey, seeds, and a selection of gift vouchers!
The EnviroHub, next to Brooklands Zoo.
Regular hours 9.30am-2.30pm Tues, Wed & Thu.
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