BAAG is staying open – North East Link updates
MAJOR ROADWORK CHANGES on Manningham road due to North East Link are FINISHED. Whatever else happens around us, the entrance to BAAG from both directions will be permanently staying as it is now. 3 lanes both ways are now open permanently on Manningham road and across the Banksia Street bridge.…
BAAG Member Specials – August
BAAG membership is free, all you need to sign up is an email address. Our members receive a monthly newsletter packed with gardening advice as well as exclusive monthly specials and special member prices on selected products. To receive these specials you’ll just need to tell the register staff you…
This month in your garden – August
We are lucky in Australia – unlike European gardens that fall asleep in winter, ours come to life. Thryptomene flower with abandon while Grevilleas punch through with intensely coloured flowers. The Acacia start in a blaze of glory heralding the change that is Guling – the lengthening of days. Far…
Advantages of Trees
Most of us would see trees as purely cosmetic, put here to make the place look pretty… but they are so much more than that. They are a vital part of the ecosystem. All trees are a major source of the air we breathe, they help control and stabilize the…
Corrugated Garden Beds
These fantastic corrugated garden beds are made here in Australia and are a top quality product. Some cheaper galvanised beds are topped with a rubber or plastic ring, our supplier does a rolled steel safety edge which is much safer, stronger and more attractive. Keeps your fingers away from nasty,…
Seeds
Growing your own herbs, fruit and vegies from seed is fun, easy and will save you loads of money. Not everything is easy to grow from seed, but you will be surprised how many things are. We have been working hard over the past couple of years to really beef…
Art Workshops
We have been running Art Workshops at BAAG for over twenty years now. Our goal is that you have an enjoyable, satisfying day with us where you learn some new skills, discover your creative talents and make your own original artwork. These workshops are suitable for beginners, but more experienced…
Gallery Exhibition – ‘Hidden in the Garden’
Free motion embroidery, basketry, glass art by Carly Leech, Jeanette Carter, Jenie Yolland 11 July to 18 August 2026 Gardens are an endless collection of wonders. Curated by their owners, they are nevertheless responsive to their environment, offering surprises of self sown beauty, insects, butterflies, and reflective of local weather.
Renovating Nature Strips
Have you ever wondered how to get out of mowing that bit of lawn that doesn’t belong to you? Or maybe you want to extend your front yard even further. Perhaps you want to turn a boring monoculture into something that is alive and attractive to wildlife, providing habitat and…
Fertiliser Facts
With so many different types of fertilisers out there, it’s hard to know which one is the best to use. Here’s a bit of a background info on the different types of fertiliser available and how they affect your garden. Certified Organic Certified organic fertilisers need to be tested by…
Garden Consultancies
Transforming your garden can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding changes you can make in your home. When you decide the time is right to start, our consultancy and design services are there to give you the knowledge and confidence you need to ensure you are setting off…
Living with Possums
Living with possums isn’t always easy, but there are a few things we can all do to live in harmony with possums in our shared urban spaces. Let’s face it… we are never going to get rid of them altogether, and why should we? They were here long before we…
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