Name: Starting native plants from seed with Kevin Sparrow
Start: 2026-01-31T00:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-01-31T02:00:00+11:00
Location: 2-12 Grieve Street, Warrnambool, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3280

Starting native plants from seed with Kevin Sparrow

Join local plant enthusiast, author of the Plants of the Great South West, member of the Australian Plants Society Warrnambool & District and Friends of Swan Reserve Kevin Sparrow, for a hands-on workshop that will grow your propagation skills from the ground up.
This session is part of the pocket forest project, and some of the seeds you sow will be nurtured to become part of the new tiny forest taking root at the Warrnambool Community Garden. You will sow and take home a selection of native plant seeds for you to grow.
Learn the secrets behind successful native plant propagation by seed, from collection and storage to germination and planting. You’ll leave ready for the seed-collecting season, confident in how to grow strong, local plants from scratch.
Explore how to:
Identify and collect viable native seeds.
Store seeds effectively (and learn why some need a whole year to rest!).
Prepare and treat seeds to boost germination rates.
Mix the best growing media for native plants.
Create ideal conditions for seedling success.
Prick out and pot on young plants with care.
Practice your propagation skills with expert guidance.
Ask questions and get practical, local advice.
All materials will be provided, and participants will get hands-on experience working with native seeds that contribute directly to the pocket forest project.
Cost: $10 (includes materials, with proceeds supporting garden activities)
Location: Warrnambool Community Garden, corner of Grieve and Derby Street, Warrnambool
Bring: Comfortable clothes, a notepad, and your curiosity!
This workshop is thanks to Greenprint Projects, Australian Plants Society Warrnambool & District with funding from a Healthy Cities Landcare Grant, a partnership between Landcare Australia and Bupa.
About your instructor: Kevin Sparrow
Kevin Sparrow is a respected local botanist, revegetation specialist, and long-time advocate for indigenous flora. As a member of the Australian Plants Society and Friends of Swan Reserve, Kevin brings deep knowledge of native ecosystems and practical experience in propagation and plant ecology.