At this year's Bass Coast Edible Gardens Weekend, visitors can view any number of gardening techniques, such as Permaculture, Indigenous (bush tucker) plantings, wicking beds, espaliering, planting by the moon, growing foods in pots and more.

The rich diversity of gardens and gardening are once again on display on the weekend of February 8 and 9.

"We are very pleased to present 16 fabulous gardens this year, spread across Bass Coast", said Sharon Willcox, the Gardens Co-ordinator. 

There are three community gardens, including Phillip Island's own new PICAL garden, and 13 private gardens of all shapes and sizes, on the island and the mainland.

"The four gardens on the island are a great example of the diversity we work hard to achieve," said Sharon.

"They include small space gardening, a Bush Tucker garden, growing on acreage and manageable gardening on a bush block."

Visit the website to get a sneak peek at each garden and then buy your ticket online at www.bascoastediblegardens.com.

Maddy Harford, the other Joint Co-ordinator said they were committed to keeping the weekend affordable and have kept tickets at the same price for the third year in a row: $25 for all gardens all weekend or $5 for individual gardens.

"You can buy tickets online or at the garden gates (cash)."

Bass Coast Edible Gardens is a major fundraiser for Bass Coast Adult Learning (BCAL), which delivers a range of horticulture programs, among many other courses.

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