What's wrong with my plants?!
Join Yates horticulturist Angie Thomas to learn how to identify common pests and diseases in your backyard veggie patch, what to do about them and how to keep your plants healthy.
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Presented by: Angie Thomas
Holes in your leaves? Spots on your tomatoes? Something munching through your veggie patch before you get a chance to harvest?
Join Yates horticulturist Angie Thomas for a practical session on identifying common pests and diseases in backyard veggie patches and knowing what to do next. Angie will help you recognise the signs, work out what might be causing the problem and choose a suitable way to manage it.
Whether you grow in pots, raised beds or a backyard patch, this workshop will help you build the confidence to spot problems early and keep your plants growing well.
What you’ll learn
How to recognise common pests and the damage they cause in veggie patches
How to spot signs of common plant diseases
What to look for when working out why a plant is struggling
Practical options for managing pests and diseases
Simple ways to reduce problems and support healthier plants
Who it’s for
Beginner and everyday home growers who want to understand what’s happening in their veggie patch. If you’ve ever looked at a struggling plant and wondered where to start, this session is for you.
About Angie
Angie Thomas is a horticulturist, gardening author and presenter with Yates. She has more than 25 years of horticultural experience and loves helping people discover the joys of gardening. Her books include Yates Top 50 Edible Plants for Pots, sharing practical advice for growing fresh food at home.
When is it happening?
Saturday 16 January 2027. A one-hour online workshop, including time for questions.
3:00 pm AEDT — NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and ACT
2:30 pm ACDT — South Australia
2:00 pm AEST — Queensland
1:30 pm ACST — Northern Territory
12:00 pm AWST — Western Australia
Presented in partnership with our friends at Yates.