Irrigation 101

Take the guesswork out of watering your patch with this practical introduction to garden irrigation.

In this workshop, we’ll cover the basics of setting up a simple, efficient irrigation system for your veggie patch, raised beds and productive garden. You’ll learn how to choose the right irrigation for your space, get water where your plants actually need it and keep your garden thriving without wasting water.

What you'll learn

• The basics of setting up a simple garden irrigation system

• The difference between drippers, sprays and other common watering options

• How to choose the right irrigation for veggie beds, raised beds and productive gardens

• How to get even water pressure and coverage across your garden

• How long, how often and how deeply to water

• How to adjust your watering through the seasons

• Simple ways to automate your watering

• Common irrigation mistakes and how to avoid them

• How to save water while still growing healthy, productive plants

Who is it for?

This workshop is perfect for beginner and intermediate home growers who want a simple, reliable way to keep their garden watered.

Whether you're setting up irrigation for the first time, improving an existing system or you're simply tired of dragging the hose around the backyard, you'll come away with the knowledge to create a watering system that works for your garden.

Workshop time

• NSW — 8:00pm

• Victoria — 8:00pm

• Tasmania — 8:00pm

• Queensland — 7:00pm

• South Australia — 7:30pm

• Western Australia — 5:00pm

• ACT — 8:00pm

• Northern Territory — 6:30pm