Plant Powered Remediation with Carla Perry

Carla Perry is an experienced and passionate gardener, educator and environmentalist, who recently transitioned into landscape design. She collaborates with clients to create captivating, functional gardens rooted in sustainable principles.
Carla will share her personal journey exploring the power of plants to remediate contaminated soils. She'll discuss practical, low-impact strategies for gardening safely in contaminated soils, without the high cost or environmental toll of removing topsoil.
You can also have your own vege patch or ornamental garden soil sent away and tested! Free afternoon tea for those attending in person.
Carla will share her personal journey exploring the power of plants to remediate contaminated soils. She'll discuss practical, low-impact strategies for gardening safely in contaminated soils, without the high cost or environmental toll of removing topsoil.
You can also have your own vege patch or ornamental garden soil sent away and tested! Free afternoon tea for those attending in person.
Saturday 26 July 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC+10)
Location
University of Melbourne Burnley Campus
Main Adminstration Building, Room MB10, 500 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond Victoria 3121
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