Understanding Sun, Shade & Heat
Plant labels often use terms like full sun, part shade or shade, but understanding what they really mean can make the difference between struggling vegetables and a thriving summer harvest.
This Sustainable Gardening Australia session unpacks how light, warmth and heat affect plant growth, and how to confidently choose the right spot for your vegetables. You’ll learn how climate zones, seasons and weather patterns influence gardens, and how to recognise and create helpful microclimates—whether you have a large backyard, balcony or courtyard.
With a focus on summer vegetables, the session also explores how plants respond to intense heat events and the role of smart watering.
You’ll discover why semi-permanent shade structures are becoming essential, see examples of different styles, and get practical tips on sourcing materials with an emphasis on reusing and recycling.
By the end, you’ll be better equipped to work with sun, shade and heat to keep your vegetables productive and resilient.
Details
You will learn
- The importance of knowing the different between heat and sunshine and how water and shade help plants in extreme weather
You will get
- A years access to the recording.
Appropriate for
Gardeners who want to learn more about how to support their plants through extreme weather events and the aussie summer
Preparation
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Your Teacher
Teresa has worked for Sustainable Gardening Australia, being responsible for the delivery of the community training program for over two years and is now the Mast Class co-ordinator. She is a sustainable design professional with experience in community development and environmental education. A home gardener for over 20 years and a chicken keeper and forager she has a particular interest in personal sustainable choices and lifestyle changes individuals can implement within their home and garden to reduce their carbon footprint and connect better with their local community. She's heavily involved in local greening projects such as Activating Nature Strips and Glenbervie Station Volunteers Program
Organized by
Sustainable Gardening Australia
612 reviewsSustainable Gardening Australia (SGA) is a not-for-profit non-government organiation dedicated to achieving a healthy biodiverse planet.
Its driving purpose is to:
- Encourage, educate and enable home and professional gardeners to adopt sustainable gardening practices to protect or enhance the natural environment;
- Provide information, education and undertake research about the natural environment;
- Reconnect people to the natural world through gardening; and
- Ensure an understanding of the impacts that gardening decisions about chemical and resource use have on the natural environment well beyond their neighbourhood.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
Terms & Conditions
SGA’s Booking Conditions
- Bookings are considered final once payment is made and no refunds will be given for non-attendance.
- If there are insufficient numbers for an event it may be cancelled or postponed by SGA. If this is the case, you will be notified and given the option of either a full refund or a transfer to a different SGA event of equivalent value.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time for registration and seating
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