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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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NUNAWADING BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE AUGUST 13TH 2022

Come join our fund raising event organised by Slater Gardens at the Nunawading Bunnings store, Whitehorse Road. 9am – 5pm

July 24, 2022
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NCG MEMBERS MEETING 28TH JULY 8PM

NCG  MEMBERS MEETING  THURSDAY  28TH JULY 2022  8PM  Doors open at 7.15pm AT HORTICULTURE CENTRE,  82 JOLIMONT ROAD, FOREST HILL *SEED POTATOES & SNAIL PELLETS FOR SALE ON THE NIGHT – CASH ONLY (exact amounts preferred)*  $4 – Seed Potatoes…

July 23, 2022
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QUEENSLAND FRUIT FLY INFESTATION AT JOLIMONT AND SLATER GARDENS

Adult fruit flies are about 7mm long, reddish -brown in colour, with distinct yellow markings –  smaller than a normal house fly. In April 2022, both Jolimont and Slater plot owners advised finding Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) larvae in fallen…

July 7, 2022
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Sausage Sizzle & Picnic at Jolimont Gardens Sunday 27th February 2022 @ 4pm

NCG (Nunawading Community Gardens) will be holding a sausage sizzle and picnic (BYO) for all members at Jolimont and Slater gardens on Sunday 27th February at 4pm. Sausages will be supplied along with sauce and onions – however you will…

February 19, 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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NCG RENEWAL PAYMENTS by 31st AUGUST 2021

Reminder that your Renewal of Membership Payments are due by the 31st August 2021. For members who may not have received the renewal notice or the letter that accompanied the renewal form requesting additional information for audit with renewal payment,…

August 22, 2021
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MYSTERY FRIEND – join our COMPETITION to name him

What a lovely addition to the Nunawading Community Garden but the mystery is ……….who is he? He does have a lovely and kind bearded face and a well tailored outfit – shabby chic, such a trendsetter on the garden scene.…

July 19, 2021
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For the Needy

We decided to look into giving surplus veggies over summer to a charity. We are looking into how we will do this and to whom. Ideas welcome. Also floated the idea of allocating a plot to a refugee free of…

November 6, 2017
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Thanks to Bunnings and Steve

We were thrilled to receive the items list below that Bunnings kindly donated – 1 shovel 1 spade 1 garden fork 1 rake 2 secateurs 1 lopper 1 shelving unit 1 fold up seat 1 wheelbarrow an outdoor storage box that…

November 6, 2017
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    Upcoming Events

    SATURDAY 13th August 2022 : Fund Raising Sausage Sizzle at Nunawading Bunnings, Whitehorse Road, Nunawading : 9am – 5pm

    Come with friends and support the Nunawading Community Gardens !

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    • NUNAWADING BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE AUGUST 13TH 2022
    • NCG MEMBERS MEETING 28TH JULY 8PM
    • QUEENSLAND FRUIT FLY INFESTATION AT JOLIMONT AND SLATER GARDENS
    • JOLIMONT WORKING BEE Sat 19th MARCH 2022 , 9am – 12noon
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    • NUNAWADING BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE AUGUST 13TH 2022
    • NCG MEMBERS MEETING 28TH JULY 8PM
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    P.O. Box 630, Brentford Square, Forest Hill VIC 3131

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