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Growing, killing, learning & succeeding with plants
15 March 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$5 – $15John Raynor’s 2 acre garden, Brookdale Farm at Emerald is a burst of tingles and surprises. Most of the garden plants are structured around form and texture, low maintenance and no irrigation. He has a scientific approach to design using the right plant in the right place. He advocates dividing and massing (for spectacular effect and to save money). His edible garden includes espaliered fruit trees and imaginative approaches to old ideas. This is a rare treat to learn about John’s own garden.
When: Wednesday 15 March 2017
Place: Room MB 10 (in the Main Building).
Burnley Campus, 500 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond.
Time: 7.00 pm for drinks and nibbles
7.30 pm for the talk.
Cost: $5 (members). Non-members = $15
Parking: available in the Boulevard
About John Raynor:
Director of Horticulture – University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus, Burnley graduate and Burnley lecturer for many years (and still going strong). His main area of research is Green Roofs and Walls. John’s engaging personality makes him a pleasure to listen to and there are few people who can combine experience, knowledge and creativity with a professional presentation. He appears regularly on ABC radio in Melbourne and his garden appears in the Open Gardens Australia scheme.