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Join Scott Hitchins, sustainable gardening expert, for a fun, practical session on growing fruit in even the tiniest of places. Whether you live in an apartment with a sunny balcony, a compact courtyard, or a small backyard, Scott will show you how to create an abundant, productive edible garden using methods tailored for small urban spaces.

What we’ll cover:

• Fruit trees for pots – how to choose varieties that thrive in containers

• Trees, brambles, bushes & vines – selecting the right plant for the right place

• Making the most of walls, edges & overhead space – creative vertical and structural growing ideas

• Aspect, sun & shade – understanding seasonal light and microclimates

• Watering, drainage & fertilising – keeping your potted fruit healthy and productive

• Lifestyle‑friendly growing methods – systems that suit busy schedules and small‑space living

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already growing a few things, you’ll leave with the confidence to set up (or scale up!) your own compact fruit garden. Come along and learn how even the smallest space can deliver a delicious harvest.

This is an online event hosted via Zoom. You will receive the link for the Zoom event in the confirmation email once you have registered. If you don’t receive an email, try checking your junk folder or email contactus@mysmartgarden.org.au.

This My Smart Garden event is open to residents across all participating councils, and is proudly presented by Stonnington City Council on the land of Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. My Smart Garden pays our respect to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledges that First Nations peoples have cared for Country sustainably for tens of thousands of years. 

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