It’s hardly surprising Australian native plants have become so popular. Learn how to identify them, how they’ve adapted to our environment and why they’re perfect, low maintenance plants for sun or shade, to create privacy, attract birds, provide fragrance, act as fire retardants and even eat! Comprehensive course notes are provided.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Origin
• Identification
• Adaptations
• Sun/Shade
• Coastal/Frost Tolerant
• Bird-attracting
• Screening
• Fragrant flowers /aromatic foliage
• Fire retardant
• Edible
• Special features
• Cultivation in suburban gardens
• Pest and disease control

PLANNED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Identify common Australian native plants
2. Be aware of how they have adapted to our environment.
3. Have knowledge of their origin
4. Select the most appropriate plants for specific requirements and be able to easily maintain them in their gardens.