The Native Garden Design Workshop, held on Sunday, 20 September 2026 in collaboration with Coolum Native Nursery, was a great success. We sincerely thank the Coolum Native Nursery team for their professionalism and support in hosting this workshop.
Kay says she has no idea of how to go about creating a frog pond but is learning a lot as she gives it a go.
Join us for our first joint workshop with Coolum Community Native Nursery with Landscape architect and native plant gardener Shaun Walsh. With more than 30+ years experience, Shaun will take you through the design process – form, pattern, drama, plant suitability and biodiversity – to help you create a beautiful ecologically sound native garden.
The verge is the area between your front property boundary and the kerb. In Noosa Shire you are allowed to landscape your verge if you follow Council guidelines that balance utility, access and greenery. Verge planting is great for biodiversity and urban greening.
Our workshop this month was a productive morning as Sean Morrow, from One Earth Landscaping, coordinated the construction of a frog habitat pond at Noosa Women’s Shed with willing helpers from the Women’s Shed and UWG
Our open garden visit this month was well attended despite the rainy weather. Those who had been to Shaun’s first open garden three years ago were amazed at the transformation. You can read how Shaun considered design concepts for his garden and see some early photos in the link.