August 28th, 2025Jamie Durie hosts free workshops

Internationally renowned landscape designer and sustainability advocate Jamie Durie will hold free workshops on preparing properties for the challenges of drought and the upcoming fire season.
Designed for anyone from hobby gardeners to those on acreage, the practical workshop is designed to leave people with practical actions to protect their homes, improve their landscape and live more sustainably.
Topics include how smart landscape design and sustainable gardening practices can help reduce fire risk, conserve water, and build long-term resilience on properties.

Jamie will share expert tips on: drought-tolerant and fire-wise planting; designing defendable spaces around the home; soil improvement and mulching techniques; and seasonal property maintenance for fire preparedness.
Two workshops will be held at the Victoria Park Pavilion in Daylesford on Wednesday, September 3 at 5.30pm and The Mechanics Trentham on Thursday, September 4 at 2pm. A Creswick workshop has sold out.
Although the workshops are being held by Hepburn Shire Council, they have been fully funded through external grants from the state government under the Community Recovery Hub and Local Government Support Fund grants.
Registration is required. Head to www.hepburn.eventbrite.com.au.
Those who can’t attend can register to receive a video of the highlights at www. hepburn.eventbrite.com.au.
For all queries contact contact Jai Edwards, Community Recovery officer, on 0456 267 727.
Jamie, a renowned Australian horticulturist and television personality, was born on June 3, 1970, in New South Wales.
His passion for gardening and design has driven his successful career, featuring on TV shows such as Backyard Blitz and The Outdoor Room.
Beyond his professional endeavours, Jamie is a dedicated family man. He and partner, Ameka Jane, have two children, daughter, Beau and son Nash.

Words: Donna Kelly | Image: Contributed