Grower Application

Yes, I’d love to grow indigenous seedlings with TreeProject!

Commitment

It may take anywhere from 4 to 6 months to grow your seedlings and part of the growing season occurs during the summer holidays – something to consider if you are planning to take holidays. You are growing seedlings for a specific landholder order so it’s important to commit to the project.

Sun

Once germinated, seedlings require full sun for at least 5 hours of the day. Any less and the seedlings will not receive enough light and warmth to thrive. Not all backyards are suitable for growing due to overhanging trees, space, or perspective.

About Your Kit

A growing kit is made up of seven boxes which will fit into a standard small car spread across the boot/hatch and back seat. Each box contains approximately 48 seedlings, so the entire kit consists of 336 seedlings.  Each kit will usually be a mix of species. If this is your first time growing with TreeProject, you’ll be limited to a single kit, if you’ve grown with us before, you may elect to take more than one kit.

Collecting your kit

TreeProject volunteers run kit collection days in Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo.  You will need to travel to one of these depots to pick up your kit.   When kits are ready to pick up, you will be sent  an email with links that will allow you to select the date and location for kit pick up.

Training

If this is your first time growing with TreeProject, you will be required to attend a face to face training session. This applies to new growers and and is also available for  experienced green thumbs if requested. If you are new to growing, you may also be given the opportunity to team up with more experienced, knowledgeable growers in your area. When training dates are organised, you’ll receive an email with links that will allow you to select the date and location for training.

Apply as a Grower via TreeProject Portal

To apply as a grower, you need to apply via the TreeProject Portal.

If you already have a TreeProject Portal account, sign and use menu Grower > My Grower Applications and click on “Apply for upcoming planting seasons”.

If you don’t have a TreeProject Portal account, you will need to “Sign up” for the TreeProject Portal.  Screenshots and full details of the sign up process are available in:  TreeProject Portal Sign up Guide.pdf

If you already familiar with this type of “Sign up” process, you may wish to proceed using the following steps:

1. Register: Click on the “Sign up” link (below the “Sign in now”  button) using this link: https://portal.treeproject.org.au/
2. Verify: Enter your email then and look for your verification code.  Check your email (and spam folder!).
3. Sign up: Enter your verification code then your profile details
4. Sign in: Access the Portal with your email/password then enter your address
5. Apply to Grow: Click on the Grower menu “Apply to Grow”and complete the form.

After you have completed the form, you will receive a confirmation email with notes about training and kit pickup.

Portal Problems

If you run into difficulties or need help, please write directly to [email protected].