Banyo District Verge Gardening

10/04/2026

20/03/2026

Verge Gardening for People and Planet
1 May 9.30 till 11.30
Join Gayle Dallaston founder of The Shady Lanes Project and author of 'Garden on the Verge: A New Approach'
Resident-planted native verge gardens supporting council street trees is the fastest, cheapest, most doable way to increase shade and biodiversity in our region. Over the years, I've studied what works, what doesn't, why people give up, why disputes with neighbours and councils happen, and why some people never start.

You'll learn how to navigate the different views of the many conflicting users and uses of this space. You'll get practical tips on which plants work and why. We explore the council policies and why they matter. (Moreton Bay and Brisbane council policies are different.)

Yuraba Conference Centre 240 Church Rd Eatons Hill
Cost : $20/person or $50/person if you pre-buy the book (the book will be available on the day for $35)
Book your place by emailing [email protected]

16/10/2025

This verge garden creates a haven for pollinators. So much growth in just two years. Read more and see the plant list at https://acfcommunitybrisbanenorthside.substack.com/p/nudgee-verge-garden-for-pollinators

19/09/2025

The next verge garden visit is at Nudgee on 4th October.

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25/08/2025

Verge visit at Nundah. Find out where to start with a new verge garden. We'll go through the different things you need to consider and why it's important to follow the BCC guidelines.

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19/06/2025

One of the reasons for planting local native plants in our verge gardens is to help people become familiar with them. Most Australians don't know their local plants and they don't sell them at the big nurseries.
Local community nurseries are the best place to source plants.

14/06/2025

Free Chilli. Bilambil Street Banyo.

23/05/2025

Story on Gardening Australia tonight about verge gardening and The Shady Lanes Project. If you want to find out more, they have a stall at the Sustainable BNE Festival on Sunday 25th and will be with us at the Banyo District Community Group Inc. Queensland Day Festival on 7th June.

Jerry meets a native verge enthusiast who has practical tips for transforming nature strips into low-maintenance, habitat-rich gardens.

10/05/2025

Looking for a quick summary of how to avoid the pitfalls and get the most out of your verge garden? This cheat sheet might help. See the full list and download the printable file at https://shadylanesproject.substack.com/p/verge-garden-cheat-sheet

08/04/2025

Some of you will remember Jenny from our verge working bees.

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06/04/2025

We can all help our street trees thrive by replacing grass with native verge gardens. Increases biodiversity in the soil, help rainwater soak in, and protects from mowing equipment Check out your local council policy and these free resources to get started. https://shadylanes.com.au

Street trees often grow in appalling soil, have little root space, are rarely watered and get aggressively trimmed. But this tough species rises to the challenge.
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