Danuba Garden Academy for Amateur Gardeners
Gardening know-how, real-life experiences and useful ideas: all in a single day!
In 2026, we will once again be proud to announce that this year marks the third edition of the Danuba Garden Academy, where we have prepared a range of exciting programmes for amateur gardeners this year.
We can learn from the speakers about the latest horticultural knowledge, technological expertise and practical techniques that can be applied to successful garden maintenance, which will once again bring us one step closer to looking after our beloved little garden in the best possible way.
26 November 2026.
Thursday
Nádas Tó Park Hotel, Vasad, Monori út 100, 2211
Why is it worth taking part?
At the Academy, you can pick up useful gardening tips, tried-and-tested methods and advice that you can easily put into practice when looking after your own garden.
Up-to-date knowledge of plant care and soil biology
A detailed overview of Danuba Garden’s technologies
Discovering new products and ways to use them
Face-to-face meetings with experts and our partners
Draft programme
26 November 2026.
9:00-9:15
Opening
The Danuba Garden Academy will be opened by István Zajácz, Danuba’s managing director.
István Zajácz
Managing Director of Danuba
9:15-10:00
Secrets of Soil Life
Natallia is one of Europe’s best-known experts in soil biology. In her talk, she will explore humus, beneficial microorganisms and the essential role of mulch in the soil.
Natallia Gulbis
soil health and soil microbiology expert, Southern Water
10:00-10:45
Biostimulants
In his talk, István explains what biostimulants (soil and plant conditioners) are, how they can be categorised, and why it is beneficial to use them in our own gardens.
Dr. István Parádi
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Plant Physiology and Molecular Plant Biology, ELTE
10:45-11:30
Break
11:30-12:30
Danuba Garden Technology
Ági and Vera explore ways to make the soil more fertile and our plants more resilient, so that they can cope more easily with drought, harmful UV radiation, and attacks by insects and fungi. They also outline gentle plant protection solutions that can be effectively applied in day-to-day cultivation.
Vera Dávid and Ágnes Fodor
horticultural consultants, Danuba Kft.
12:30-14:00
Lunch
14:00-14:30
Quiz 🥳
14:30-15:00
The World of Useful Fungi
Prof. Dr. Erzsébet Karaffa
University professor and co-inventor of Tricho Immun
15:00-15:30
Why is a soil test useful for gardeners? Our team of experts is here to help!
Danuba Garden’s soil testing service enables us to gain a more thorough understanding of the condition of our soil. We assess its strengths and also identify areas where improvements are needed, so that we can develop healthier, more fertile soil.
Danuba Garden is
horticultural consultants, Danuba Kft.
15:30-16:30
Working with biostimulants – a year in the ornamental and kitchen gardens
Miklós and Beni share the knowledge they have gained through gardening, drawing on their own practical experience. As keen gardeners, they share a wealth of useful advice and tried-and-tested methods with us, which we too can put to good use in our own little gardens.
Miklós Szomoru (horticultural engineer) and Benjámin Németh (qualified landscape architect and garden designer)
Danuba Garden partners
Application
To register, please add the virtual ticket below to your basket in our online shop; you can pay for it at the checkout. In the customer details section, please enter the details you wish to use to register for the event.
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