Winter is planting time in Borthwick Park!
We’re planting another batch of grasses, groundcovers, climbers and low shrubs into the beds in the Park on two dates in July 2025:
Saturday 5th July, 1pm to 4.30pm. Afternoon tea provided mid-afternoon and stay for drinks and nibbles afterwards.
Sunday 27th July, 9am to 12.30pm. Morning tea provided mid-morning with lunch afterwards.
We’ll be planting, staking and guarding, and mulching around the new plantings. Jobs for everyone! Full training provided. Come by yourself or bring the family or a friend. All welcome! Kid-friendly events! Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for gardening.
Why are we still planting in Borthwick Park? It seems to be already full of plants!
🌱Weed suppression – More native ground covers = less weeds in the beds.
🌱Replacement – Species like wattles and soft herbaceous plants are short-lived. Plants are regularly damaged during park activity or storms or heat.
🌱Diversity – Increasing the diversity of plant species maximises the health of the park. Every year we try out new species of shrubs, grasses and groundcovers to attract new butterflies and birds and benefit our ancient River Redgums. All species planted are indigenous to the local area, mostly sourced from Trees for Life as seedlings. In 2025 we are planting a quantity of seedlings grown by local volunteers from seed provided by Trees for Life and from seed or cuttings collected in Borthwick Park.
Find out more about the widely acclaimed biodiversity project which has transformed Borthwick Park since conception in 2009 by clicking here.
