Shade plants for a comfortable home

Next date: Saturday, 23 August 2025 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

With climate change bringing more extreme heat and storms, learn how clever garden design can help protect your home from the elements.

We will explore sun angles throughout the year, the best placement of shade trees, vines, windbreaks and practical solutions for renters. Led by Kat Lavers, discover how thoughtful garden design can lower indoor and outdoor temperatures while creating a more comfortable and resilient home.

About the speaker

Kat Lavers is the gardener and designer behind The Plummery, a 1/14th acre urban permaculture system in Melbourne's north that produces almost all the vegies, herbs, fruit and eggs consumed by the household. She has realised that with good design, growing lots of food is possible even with limited time, space and resources.

Afternoon tea will be provided, so please note dietary needs during registration.

Things to know

• Children aged 10+ are welcome but must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• Bring a reusable water bottle and keep-cup.
• If you are unwell on the day, please stay home to protect others.

When

Location

If venue car park is full there is street parking on Daphne Crescent .

Bus services to venue include 250, 251, 350 and 549.

Bellfield entrance is approximately 2 km from Bellfield station.

Bellfield Community Hub, 15 Daphne Crescent, Bellfield, 3081, View Map