The humble backyard garden brings us many benefits; it’s a place to relax, a place to grow your own fruit and veggies and can help to encourage biodiversity in the area. Did you know that a cleverly designed garden can also help keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter?

Find out how with ACTSmart’s Annie Egan.

In this free workshop you’ll learn about:

• The Canberra climate

• The creation of microclimates

• The sun’s path summer and winter

• What shading can contribute to cooling in summer

• The use of deciduous plantings, shade in summer, sun in winter

• Planting to take advantage of summer breezes

• Planting to shelter from winter winds

FREE