ABC TV gardener Josh Byrne talks 'Sustainable Landscapes' in
Geraldton and Moora
ABC TV’s Gardening Australia presenter Josh Byrne will be in Geraldton to demonstrate ways to create sustainable landscapes in the urban and peri-urban environments. The Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC) has secured the popular presenter for the launch of its new series of Native Garden Guides and Managing your Peri-urban Property for Sustainability and Profit.
Mr Josh Byrne will give his presentation on ‘Sustainable Landscape Systems in Dryland Environments’ at Geraldton’s QE II at 6pm to 8pm on 16 May, 2012. This sponsored and fully catered event provides everyone with the opportunity to come and talk with Josh, get some great gardening and sustainable living tips, and take home a copy of each publication to help you get started. And it’s all at no cost to you.
Josh Byrne, Environmental scientist and Landscape Designer
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According to Ms Marieke Jansen, NACC’s Sustainable Farming Program Leader “we are privileged to bring Josh Byrne to the region to participate in the launch of NACC’s new publications, and to share with members of our community his practical and innovative experiences on gardening and efficient use and management of our natural resources”.
Ms Jansen explained that with the increasing drying of our region, everyone needs to start looking at new innovative approaches to household gardening. “NACC’s new publications, the Coastal Native Garden Guide and the Inland Garden Guide have been produced to assist householders to design and plant gorgeous gardens with minimal input.
“In this region an increasing amount of people are spreading out to larger peri-urban blocks and finding that often the costs of keeping weeds and pests at bay, and managing for erosion can become unmanageable.” She says that the “non-management of these issues can impact on surrounding areas and so, along with the Garden Guides, NACC
has produced a comprehensive manual for those on larger blocks to provide advice on Managing your Peri-urban Property for Sustainability and Profit”.
NACC has also secured Josh to facilitate in a similar event in Moora on the 17th May. Moora’s event will take place at the Moora Bowling Club at 11.00am to 12.30pm, where the new NACC publications will also be available. This event is also sponsored and fully catered so all you have to do is come with your questions about building your native household garden.
Josh Byrne is best known for his role as the WA presenter and writer for ABC’s Gardening Australia TV program and magazine, where he’s regularly seen demonstrating practical ways to create productive and water efficient gardens. Alongside his media commitments, he is also engaged in research, teaching and consultancy work in the areas of sustainable landscape design and urban water management. His presentation will cover creating low maintenance, waterwise gardens with the use of integrated design in urban areas as well as innovative strategies for creating sustainable and productive systems for small holdings in peri-urban environments. Josh will include the benefits of using local native species, the control of invasive plants and animals, how to select the right plants for your environment, use of mulch and soil conditioning as well as touch on some of the fascinating interactions between plants and animals in our homes and gardens.
To RSVP your interest to attend and for more details about the events please contact Stanley Yokwe on 9938 0105, 0428 649 775 or email Stanley.Yokwe@nacc.com.au. Also please contact Stanley Yokwe if you would like to provide feedback on this article.
Please, RSVP is essential for catering purpose.
These events are supported by NACC and funded by the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country Program.
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