LRF courses and classes
Planning Your Winter Veggie Patch
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodIt’s time to start planning your winter veggie patch. Join us for a fun afternoon on how to plan and prepare your veggie patch for maximum productivity during winter. We actually prefer growing veggies over winter to growing during summer. Winter veggies require less care and attention. With our cool, wet Melbourne climate, winter veggies […]
Leaf, Root & Fruit Gardening Community Night – FREE!
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along and meet like minded gardeners from your local community. Leaf, Root & Fruit are hosting a monthly community night on the first Thursday of the month. The evening aims to connect growers and give them an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas. Leaf, Root & Fruit staff members will be on hand […]
Espalier Workshop: Create your own Garden Masterpiece
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodEspaliered fruit trees are a great way to make use of small and narrow vertical spaces in the garden. Deciduous espaliers provide year round interest with: - Blossom in spring - Fruit in summer - Autumn Foliage - Stunning architectural framework in winter Come along to our espalier workshop to learn how to set up […]
Leaf, Root & Fruit Gardening Community Night – FREE!
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along and meet like minded gardeners from your local community. Leaf, Root & Fruit are hosting a monthly community night on the first Thursday of the month. The evening aims to connect growers and give them an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas. Leaf, Root & Fruit staff members will be on hand […]
Edible Forest Gardening: Design a Low Maintenance Foodscape
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodEdible forest gardening is the ultimate in producing food whilst keeping in harmony with nature. This workshop will give you an understanding of how to design and implement gardens, to mimic natural forest ecosystems. It is suited to anyone looking to grow a low maintenance, aesthetic landscape of any size or scale. Edible forest gardeners […]
Leaf, Root & Fruit Gardening Community Night – FREE!
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along and meet like minded gardeners from your local community. Leaf, Root & Fruit are hosting a monthly community night on the first Thursday of the month. The evening aims to connect growers and give them an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas. Leaf, Root & Fruit staff members will be on hand […]
Beautiful Berries Workshop
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodBerries…. Delicious little packets of wellness. They’re also very expensive and if you have kids, you’ll know how quickly they’ll hoover up a small punnet of raspberries. Most berries can be grown in small spaces, including pots. Come along to this workshop to learn how to propagate, plant and maintain: - Blueberries - Raspberries - […]
Introduction to Backyard Orchards
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodLearn how to design, implement and maintain your backyard orchard. This workshop is suited to anyone looking to grow fruit in courtyards, backyards or larger acreages. You’ll come away with an overview of what’s important (and what’s not!) when planting and maintaining a backyard orchard. This workshop will give you an introduction to: Fruit tree […]
Leaf, Root & Fruit Gardening Community Night – FREE!
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along and meet like minded gardeners from your local community. Leaf, Root & Fruit are hosting a monthly community night on the first Thursday of the month. The evening aims to connect growers and give them an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas. Leaf, Root & Fruit staff members will be on hand […]
Grow Great Tomatoes Workshop
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodNothing says Summer like the smell of watering tomato plants in the garden. Even though we’re still in the depths of winter, it’s time to start planning your tomato crops! Duncan and the team at Leaf, Root & Fruit have been maintaining veggie patches for clients for over 5 years. In that time we’ve learnt […]
Leaf, Root & Fruit Gardening Community Night – FREE!
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along and meet like minded gardeners from your local community. Leaf, Root & Fruit are hosting a monthly community night on the first Thursday of the month. The evening aims to connect growers and give them an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas. Leaf, Root & Fruit staff members will be on hand […]
Small Space Foodscape Design Class
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along to our Small Spaces Design Class to gain an understanding of the Leaf, Root & Fruit design process and how it applies to small spaces. Our design process takes 50 to 80 hours to complete for each client. Lots of energy and effort goes into ensuring that our designs generate great outcomes for […]
Leaf, Root & Fruit Gardening Community Night – FREE!
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along and meet like minded gardeners from your local community. Leaf, Root & Fruit are hosting a monthly community night on the first Thursday of the month. The evening aims to connect growers and give them an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas. Leaf, Root & Fruit staff members will be on hand […]
Leaf, Root & Fruit Gardening Community Night – FREE!
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along and meet like minded gardeners from your local community. Leaf, Root & Fruit are hosting a monthly community night on the first Thursday of the month. The evening aims to connect growers and give them an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas. Leaf, Root & Fruit staff members will be on hand […]
Plant Propagation Workshop
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodPlants are expensive to buy. Learn to propagate your own and find out how money can actually grow on trees. Be amazed at how easy and fun it is to grow your own plants. I am continually amazed at how we can take a little tiny seed and grow it into a large, productive plant. […]
Leaf, Root & Fruit Gardening Community Night – FREE!
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along and meet like minded gardeners from your local community. Leaf, Root & Fruit are hosting a monthly community night on the first Thursday of the month. The evening aims to connect growers and give them an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas. Leaf, Root & Fruit staff members will be on hand […]
Leaf, Root & Fruit Gardening Community Night – FREE!
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along and meet like minded gardeners from your local community. Leaf, Root & Fruit are hosting a monthly community night on the first Thursday of the month. The evening aims to connect growers and give them an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas. Leaf, Root & Fruit staff members will be on hand […]
Leaf, Root & Fruit Monthly Community Night and Food Swap
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along and meet like minded gardeners from your local community. Leaf, Root & Fruit are hosting a monthly community night on the first Thursday of the month. The evening aims to connect growers and give them an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas. Leaf, Root & Fruit staff members will be on hand […]
Leaf, Root & Fruit Monthly Community Night and Food Swap
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along and meet like minded gardeners from your local community. Leaf, Root & Fruit are hosting a monthly community night on the first Thursday of the month. The evening aims to connect growers and give them an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas. Leaf, Root & Fruit staff members will be on hand […]
Productive Edible Gardening for Renters
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodStuck renting but still want to increase the amount of food you produce? Come along to our upcoming workshop to be inspired to get more self-sufficient. Learn what to grow in your rental property and how to get it thriving! Duncan Cocking from Leaf, Root & Fruit and Morgan Koegal from 3000acres are teaming up […]
Leaf, Root & Fruit Monthly Community Night and Food Swap – CANCELLED
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along and meet like minded gardeners from your local community. Leaf, Root & Fruit are hosting a monthly community night on the first Thursday of the month. The evening aims to connect growers and give them an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas. Leaf, Root & Fruit staff members will be on hand […]
Backyard Orchards: Design, Implement and Maintain – CANCELLED
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodLearn how to design, implement and maintain your backyard orchard. This workshop is suited to anyone looking to grow fruit in courtyards, backyards or larger acreages. You’ll come away with an overview of what’s important (and what’s not!) when planting and maintaining a backyard orchard. This workshop will give you an introduction to: - Fruit […]
Leaf, Root & Fruit Monthly Community Night and Food Swap – CANCELLED
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodCome along and meet like minded gardeners from your local community. Leaf, Root & Fruit are hosting a monthly community night on the first Thursday of the month. The evening aims to connect growers and give them an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas. Leaf, Root & Fruit staff members will be on hand […]
Espalier Workshop: Learn How to Create a Garden Masterpiece – CANCELLED
Leaf, Root & Fruit 11 Millicent St, BurwoodEspaliered fruit trees are a great way to make use of small and narrow vertical spaces in the garden. Deciduous espaliers provide year round interest with: - Blossom in spring - Fruit in summer - Autumn Foliage - Stunning architectural framework in winter Come along to our espalier workshop to learn how to set up […]
Making a Tree Change
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonSea changes and Tree Changes have been in vogue for a few decades. But now they are becoming more popular than ever. Come along to our Making a Tree Change Workshop to understand more of the realities of making such a change. The recent Covid-19 Crisis highlighted how fragile and artificial our modern lifestyle has […]
Grow Great Tomatoes Workshop
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonNothing says Summer like the smell of watering tomato plants in the garden. Even though we’re still in the depths of winter, it’s time to start planning your tomato crops! Duncan and the team at Leaf, Root & Fruit have been maintaining veggie patches for clients for over 6 years. In that time we’ve learnt […]
Backyard Orchards: Design, Implement and Maintain
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonLearn how to design, implement and maintain your backyard orchard. This workshop is suited to anyone looking to grow fruit in courtyards, backyards or larger acreages. You’ll come away with an overview of what’s important (and what’s not!) when planting and maintaining a backyard orchard. This workshop will give you an introduction to: - Fruit […]
Espalier Workshop: Learn How to Create your own Garden Masterpiece
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonEspaliered fruit trees are a great way to make use of small and narrow vertical spaces in the garden. Deciduous espaliers provide year round interest with: - Blossom in spring - Fruit in summer - Autumn Foliage - Stunning architectural framework in winter Come along to our espalier workshop to learn how to set up […]
Small Space Foodscape Design Class – CANCELLED
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonCome along to our Small Spaces Design Class to gain an understanding of the Leaf, Root & Fruit design process and how it applies to small spaces. Our design process takes 50 to 80 hours to complete for each client. Lots of energy and effort goes into ensuring that our designs generate great outcomes for […]
Edible Forest Gardening: Create Low Maintenance Foodscapes – CANCELLED
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonEdible forest gardening is the ultimate in producing, food whilst keeping in harmony with nature. This workshop will give you an understanding of how to design and implement gardens, to mimic natural forest ecosystems. It is suited to anyone looking to grow a low maintenance, aesthetic landscape of any size or scale. Edible forest gardeners […]
Nutrients & Fertilizers: Growing Nutrient Dense Foods (as part of The Science of Edible Gardening Series)
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonYou are what you eat, and plants are no different. Nutrient dense food is healthier and tastier than plants grown with synthetic fertilisers. You are not imagining that veggies were tastier in the 60s and 70s … they actually were! Discover the importance of soil in growing nutrient dense food. Enjoy some tomato taste tests […]
Ecological Succession & Soil: Working with Nature (part of The Science of Edible Gardening Series)
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonGreat soil is critical to successful gardening. Discover how soils are created and understand how ecosystems evolve over time. Bring along a soil sample for us to analyse together as we explore different soil types. Discuss how different soil types can impact your gardening, and how to improve your soil. Understand how nature manages soil […]
Photosynthesis: Just add water, air and sunlight (as part of The Science of Edible Gardening Series)
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonPhotosynthesis is the method by which plants use sunlight to convert water and air to sugar. It is an essential process that, in one way or another, supports all life on Earth. This workshop in the Science of Edible Gardening Series, looks at the three inputs into photosynthesis: - Sunlight - Water - Air Explore […]
Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonIt’s a commonly held misconception that fruit trees are best pruned in winter. In most instances fruit trees should actually be pruned in summer (it’s why we don’t offer fruit tree pruning classes during winter). Our Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop will give you the confidence to plan and undertake pruning and training of your […]
Backyard Orchards: Design, Implement and Maintain
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonLearn how to design, implement and maintain your backyard orchard. This workshop is suited to anyone looking to grow fruit in courtyards, backyards or larger acreages. You’ll come away with an overview of what’s important (and what’s not!) when planting and maintaining a backyard orchard. This workshop will give you an introduction to: Fruit tree […]
Backyard Orchards: Design, Implement and Maintain
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonLearn how to design, implement and maintain your backyard orchard. This workshop is suited to anyone looking to grow fruit in courtyards, backyards or larger acreages. You’ll come away with an overview of what’s important (and what’s not!) when planting and maintaining a backyard orchard. This workshop will give you an introduction to: Fruit tree […]
Seasonality & Timing: Environmental Gardening Influences (The Science of Edible Gardening Series)
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonTiming of garden related events is critical to successful gardening. We develop an understanding of how seasonality moderates your garden through the influence of: • Weather and rainfall • Pests and diseases • Flowering and fruiting patterns • Deciduous trees such as fruit trees • Spring ephemeral bulbs This workshop in the Science of Edible […]
Espalier Workshop: Learn to Create your own Garden Masterpiece
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonEspaliered fruit trees are a great way to make use of small and narrow vertical spaces in the garden. Deciduous espaliers provide year round interest with: Blossom in spring Fruit in summer Autumn Foliage Stunning architectural framework in winter Come along to our espalier workshop to learn how to set up and maintain these amazing […]
Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles: The Art of Compost (as part of The Science of Edible Gardening Series)
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonDo you vaguely remember your high school chemistry days and your teacher trying to show you the carbon and nitrogen cycles? They are critical to life on Earth. Learn how both these cycles underpin the making of great compost. During this workshop we will explore different composting methods and the science behind them: Cold Composting […]
Ecological Succession: Edible Forest Gardens & Weed Control (part of The Science of Edible Gardening Series)
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonGreat soil is critical to successful gardening. Discover how soils are created and understand how ecosystems evolve over time. Bring along a soil sample for us to analyse together as we explore different soil types. Discuss how different soil types can impact your gardening, and how to improve your soil. Understand how nature manages soil […]
Making a Tree Change Workshop
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonSea changes and Tree Changes have been in vogue for a few decades. COVID lock downs in Melbourne made them more popular than ever. Come along to our Making a Tree Change Workshop to understand more of the realities of making such a change. The recent Covid-19 Crisis highlighted how fragile and artificial our modern […]
Photosynthesis: Irrigation, Rainwater Tanks and Sunlight (as part of The Science of Edible Gardening Series)
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonPhotosynthesis is the method by which plants use sunlight to convert water and air to sugar. It is an essential process that, in one way or another, supports all life on Earth. This workshop in the Science of Edible Gardening Series, looks at the three inputs into photosynthesis: - Sunlight - Water - Air Explore […]
Orchard and Edible Forest Garden Tour
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonSOLD OUT! Please note that this event is now sold out. Due to popular demand we have added a second session in the afternoon. Tickets for the afternoon session can be booked via: https://site.corsizio.com/c/63da2573a04b8650fe0fc947 Following two years of landscaping works we are excited to offer this opportunity to members of the public to join us […]
Population Ecology: Pests & How to Control Them (as part of The Science of Edible Gardening Series)
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonCome on a mini-beast safari and learn more about the creatures, who may call your garden home! Pest control becomes easy when you change your perspective from having a garden to having an ecosystem. Develop understanding of population dynamics and pest predator interactions and how nature corrects imbalances. Look at how common pests can be […]
Grow Great Berries Workshop
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonBerries…. Delicious little packets of goodness. They’re also very expensive and if you have kids, you’ll know how quickly they’ll hoover up a small punnet of raspberries. Learn to grow your own and appreciate how tasty a home grown berry can really be. Most berries can be grown in small spaces, including pots. They are […]
Reproductive Genetics: Seed Saving, Grafting & Pollination (as part of The Science of Edible Gardening Series)
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonPlant reproduction is essential to our food production systems. Delve into the world of pollination and understand why some plants need cross pollinators and others are self-fertile. Understand vegetative methods of plant propagation, including different types of cuttings. Learn how to graft fruit trees and how to choose the right rootstock. Explore seed saving, and […]
Backyard Orchards: Design, Implement and Maintain
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonLearn how to design, implement and maintain your backyard orchard. This workshop is suited to anyone looking to grow fruit in courtyards, backyards or larger acreages. You’ll come away with an overview of what’s important (and what’s not!) when planting and maintaining a backyard orchard. This workshop will give you an introduction to: Fruit tree […]
Plant Physiology: Pruning & Plant Manipulation (as part of The Science of Edible Gardening Series)
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonUnderstanding that the underlying principles of plant physiology can make all the difference to the activities we perform in the garden. Knowing the function of apical meristems and how they relate to pruning, will finally give you the confidence to tackle those fruit trees. We will explore the functions of the cambium layer, bark and […]
Seasonality and Timing: Environmental Gardening Influences (The Science of Edible Gardening Series)
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonTiming of garden related events is critical to successful gardening. We develop an understanding of how seasonality moderates your garden through the influence of: • Weather and rainfall • Pests and diseases • Flowering and fruiting patterns • Deciduous trees such as fruit trees • Spring ephemeral bulbs This workshop in the Science of Edible […]
Plan Your Summer Veggie Patch
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonGreat planning is the key to a successful and productive veggie patch. Come along to this workshop to learn how to plan, plant and maintain your veggie patch this summer. This theory-based workshop set in our on-site classroom will cover: Setting up raised garden beds and wicking beds Preparing the soil Seeds and seedlings and […]
Edible Forest Gardening: A Practical Approach to Design and Implementation
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonEdible forest gardening is the ultimate in producing, food whilst keeping in harmony with nature. This workshop will give you a practical understanding of how to design and implement gardens, to mimic natural forest ecosystems. It is suited to anyone looking to grow a low maintenance, aesthetic landscape of any size or scale. Edible forest […]
Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles: The Art of Compost (as part of The Science of Edible Gardening Series)
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonDo you vaguely remember your high school chemistry days and your teacher trying to show you the carbon and nitrogen cycles? They are critical to life on Earth. Learn how both these cycles underpin the making of great compost. During this workshop we will explore different composting methods and the science behind them: Cold Composting […]
Espalier Workshop: Learn How to Create your own Garden Masterpiece
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonEspaliered fruit trees are a great way to make use of small and narrow vertical spaces in the garden. Deciduous espaliers provide year round interest with: Blossom in spring Fruit in summer Autumn Foliage Stunning architectural framework in winter Come along to our espalier workshop to learn how to set up and maintain these amazing […]
Weed Control & Edible Forest Gardens: Ecological Succession
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonUnderstand how nature manages soil and ecosystems, and learn to apply this knowledge to your garden to easily control weeds. Use weeds as soil indicators and avoid the need for expensive soil tests. Design a garden landscape that mimics nature and is therefore low maintenance. Great soil is critical to successful gardening. Discover how soils […]
Photosynthesis: Irrigation, Rainwater Tanks and Sunlight (as part of The Science of Edible Gardening Series)
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonPhotosynthesis is the method by which plants use sunlight to convert water and air to sugar. It is an essential process that, in one way or another, supports all life on Earth. This workshop in the Science of Edible Gardening Series, looks at the three inputs into photosynthesis: Sunlight Water Air Explore how light changes […]
Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonIt’s a commonly held misconception that fruit trees are best pruned in winter. In most instances fruit trees should actually be pruned in summer. My Summer Fruit Tree Pruning workshop will give you the confidence to plan and undertake pruning and training of your fruit trees. Summer pruning promotes fruit production rather than the excess […]
Soil Testing & Fertilisers: Growing Nutrient-dense Foods
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonYou are not imagining that veggies were tastier in the ’60s and ’70s … they actually were! You are what you eat, and plants are no different. Discover the importance of soil in growing nutrient-dense food. Enjoy some tomato taste tests and understand how nutrient density is directly correlated to flavour. Learn some simple ways […]
Garden Pests and How to Control Them: Population Ecology
Kyneton, Victoria KynetonCome on a mini-beast safari and learn more about the creatures, who may call your garden home! Pest control becomes easy when you change your perspective from having a garden to having an ecosystem. Develop understanding of population dynamics and pest predator interactions and how nature corrects imbalances. Look at how common pests can be […]