It can be tricky setting up a productive garden when you don’t own your own place. However it’s certainly not impossible – so if you rent and you’re dreaming of a bountiful yard full of homegrown produce, here are some
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BAAG Park and Community Partnerships
BAAG has been working to improve habitat, protect local ecosystems and plant species in the Little Bolin Parkland adjoining our garden centre for over twenty years in partnership with: * Friends of Yarra Valley Parks * Parks Victoria * The
More...Benefits of Being in the Garden
When I feel blue, or need a distraction from the stresses of life, I head into the garden! Time slows and my mood becomes lighter when my fingers are in the dirt and the intricacies of the world beyond my
More...Starting a Gardening Group
By Nicole Tadpole I love working in the garden. However when you have limited time and/or small children, sometimes the hard yakka you want to put into gardening is pushed down the list of priorities after changing nappies, making a
More...Revegetation of the parkland near BAAG
At BAAG we place a high importance on the parklands which surround us. We are fortunate to be located in an area with high environmental and cultural significance, and are keen to make our contribution to this important area. We
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What is a community garden and what’s the fuss about? There are many fabulous advantages for your community to have a shared garden. If you’re curious, or thinking about getting involved, here are a few aspects of community gardening you
More...Protecting the Yarra – how you can get involved
For Melbournians the Yarra River and its surrounding parklands holds a special place in our consciousness. It is a place where plants and animals habit along a green corridor, coexisting alongside farmlands, suburbia and the inner-city. It is where many
More...Vegie Swap
The BAAG Vegie Swap is held on the 3rd Saturday of every month between 10am and 11am. The aims are to learn about growing your food at home, meet other gardeners and swap your excess produce. Catch up with old
More...Indoor Plant Care and Maintenance
The thing to remember is all ‘indoor plants’ evolved to grow outdoors, and we are asking them to adapt to an alien, often airconditioned or heated environment. This can be done very successfully if you understand your plant’s requirements. In
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Important note about plant availability.There are hundreds of factsheets on our website provided for your information. Not all plants will be available at all times throughout the year. To confirm availability please call (03) 8850 3030 and ask for the
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