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RATS … how do we fix the problem

RATS Well ….. let’s start by looking at a few basic things. Like all living things, rats (and rodents in general) require shelter and food to survive.  The garden plots are perfect places as they’re quiet, have sheltered areas, very…

July 24, 2022
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Scan COVID QR code or use SIGN-IN BOOK

To all our Members, As part of our release from COVID lockdown, the City of Whitehorse Council has organised a unique QR code placed at both, Jolimont and Slater, front gates. We are required to scan this code every time…

November 1, 2021
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JOLIMONT PLOT INSPECTION on Sunday 14th November 2021

Congratulations to everyone – we have all done it! We have survived our Covid lockdown and now we can look forward to lovely warm months ahead to enjoy our gardens. *** JOLIMONT PLOT INSPECTIONS *** ON SUNDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2021…

November 1, 2021
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JOLIMONT PLOT INSPECTIONS SAT 14TH AUGUST 2021

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS THAT WE ARE CONDUCTING PLOT INSPECTIONS ON SATURDAY 14TH AUGUST 2021 AT 10AM. If this is not possible due to COVID lockdown rules, the plot inspections will still take place during the following fortnight. Plots that…

August 2, 2021
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    Upcoming Events

    TUESDAY 14th MARCH 2023 : Migrant Group Visit : 2pm – 3pm

    Come with friends and meet a group of migrants who share the love of gardening . Complete the visit with afternoon tea (provided) and possibly more.

    SATURDAY 18th MARCH 2023 : WORKING BEE AT JOLIMONT 9AM – 12NOON

    Morning tea will be provided.  See you there bright and early – make sure to sign in your attendance.

     

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    • NCG General Meeting – Thursday February 27th at 8pm
    • MARCH WORKING BEE
    • NCG Summer Harvest Show And Members Meeting on the 23rd February 2023
    • Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Plant Sale – 29th & 30th April 2023
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    Nunawading Community Gardens Inc.
    P.O. Box 630, Brentford Square, Forest Hill VIC 3131

    info@ncg.org.au

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