Andrea Whitely Garden Consultant

19/08/2026

I am excited to be attending this event to celebrate 10 years of Open Gardens WA-see you all on Saturday

Woot woot 🥳🥳

We’re thrilled to be welcoming 100 garden lovers to our most popular annual event — the Spring Season Launch this Saturday 22nd!

And yes… tickets sell out every year!

We’re also excited to unveil the program for our Tenth Anniversary Year — what a milestone!

The full calendar will be revealed after the big launch on Saturday, so stay tuned…

We can’t wait to share what’s in store!

19/08/2026

The new season of Djilba is upon us...what changes have you noticed in the landscape near your place?

16/08/2026

🌿 Habitat good for the soul 🌿

Today’s article is a beautiful story celebrating the way gardens can nourish not just the earth, but our wellbeing too.

It is a wonderful example of how gardening, composting, permaculture and connection with nature can create a space that feeds the soul. 🌱

From native plants and edible gardens to thoughtful reuse and a love of working with the soil, this garden reflects the joy, resilience and sense of belonging that gardening can bring.

A lovely reminder that gardens don’t have to be perfect — they just need to be meaningful. 🌿

15/08/2026

The next Kalamunda Garden Festival - Spring 2026 is on Sunday September 6th, from 10am to 3pm in Stirk Park, Kalamunda, WA.

Brought to you by Fruit Tree Man.

We run the garden festival four times a year on the first Sunday of every season, and we only accept gardening-related stalls.

Featuring over 130 stalls, and presentations from guest speakers including Faye Arcaro, Trevor Cochrane, Phil Dudman, Jane Edmanson (via live link), Chris Ferreira, Digby Growns (Kings Park), Sabrina Hahn, Chelsea Payne (Kings Park), Gary Richards, Darren Seinor, Deryn Thorpe, and Andrea Whitely.
Purchase your tickets here: www.tinyurl.com/KGF-HappyGardening.

All tickets are $10. Children 16 years of age and under are free.

Your ticket price includes access to all talks from all our guest speakers.

Note: Ticket numbers are capped during the 10am to 11am peak period for your enjoyment and safety, and they will sell out. Buy your tickets online to secure entry during this period. Gate sales will be available on the day from 11am.

www.kalamundagardenfestival.com.au

14/08/2026

📻 How do you start your Sundays? Grab a cuppa and listen in to 6PR Perth with me and Chrissy for the perfect way to start your day! 💚

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

Well done to these local councils!

🌳More than one third of Perth metro councils are now protecting trees. Is YOUR neighbourhood protected by a local tree policy?

14/08/2026

So excited to be checking out Perth's best verges and trying to pick the best of the best. Encourage all of the pollinators and reptiles into your place by planting native plants on your verge...it's like a welcome mat at your front door.

🌼 Meet the judges: Andrea Whitely

A familiar and highly respected voice within Western Australia’s gardening community, Andrea Whitely joins The Baileys Verge Awards judging panel.

As The Sunday Times Gardening Columnist and a horticultural consultant, Andrea brings a wealth of practical gardening knowledge and expertise to the awards.

Andrea will help us celebrate the creativity, care and gardening know-how behind Perth’s standout verge gardens.

Proud of the verge you’ve grown, or know a neighbour, friend or family member who deserves to be recognised? Enter or nominate for The Baileys Verge Awards today at baileysvergeawards.com.au

12/08/2026

Trees are so important in our lives. Have you planted a tree 🌲 using