Workshops Details

Grow Grasses & Wildflowers From Seed

$150.00

There is nothing like growing your own plants. It really is a little bit of magic that will allow you to grow for your self and family or friends or larger conservation projects. Learn about indigenous plant propagation in a functioning nursery. Growing plants from seed is highly rewarding and enjoyable. You will experience the wonder of giving life to new plants, gain some personal well-being benefits and have a cheap source of plants to create habitat gardens!

Course Publishers

Conservation Collective

★★★★★

Knowledgeable & Welcoming

“Extremely knowledgeable and experienced instructors. It was a welcoming environment for varied levels of experience. Easy to find and convenient location.”

– Workshop Participant

This workshop is for anyone wanting an introduction into indigenous plant propagation by seed

  • Land owners
  • People interested in backyard horticulture
  • Friends groups
  • Conservation students
  • Landcare members
  • School Teachers

The workshop will cover:

Knowledge

  • Sourcing propagation material
  • The stages of growing
  • Propagation techniques for seed sowing
  • Record keeping for success
  • Propagation hygiene
  • Safety issues

Skills & Experiences

  • Tour of a nursery
  • Appropriate seed treatment and when to use it
  • Seed sowing techniques – numerous seed types
  • Pricking out seedlings – two techniques
  • Labelling & record keeping

Delivery Mode

  • Face to face delivery in our classroom & indigenous nursery Conservation Collective
  • 52 Westernport Hwy, Somerville, 3912

What do I need to bring?

  • Lunch & water – morning tea provided
  • Mobile Phone
  • Closed in shoes

What will I take home?

  • Workshop resources
  • Mini Propagation Kit & 2 packets of seeds

What will I learn?

  • The basic needs of several different species of indigenous plants grown by seed
  • Timing and seasons for best germination
  • Media and seed needs
  • Where to set up for successful propagation at home

What’s the investment?

  • 9am-3pm workshop is $150 a ticket
  • Class sizes are capped at 16 people to ensure quality learning & engagement

Saturday 2nd May

Trainer Profile

Trav Jolly, Ecoskills, SEEDS Bushland Restoration & Conservation Collective

Trav has over six years’ experience working in ecological restoration and regeneration, and more than two years’ experience delivering industry-based training. Trav has worked as a Project Coordinator across a range of bushland restoration projects, supporting on-ground crews and contributing to site assessment and restoration planning.

Trav holds a Diploma of Conservation and Land Management and a Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management, with expertise in ecological restoration, plant identification and observation skills, indigenous plants, and weed management. Trav enjoys mentoring emerging practitioners and supporting learners to build confidence and practical skills for real-world conservation work.

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