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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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New Newsletter Coordinator

Angela (Plot 228) is the new newsletter co-ordinator. Her plot is directly opposite the tool shed. She loves this spot as she gets to chat to people and even ask a bit of cheeky advice! She joined the gardens in…

November 6, 2017
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Goodies Bag Celebrating NCG 40th!

All gardeners are to receive a small bag of goodies for their garden. If you haven’t received yours by the 11th Nov please come by on that morning and collect from Gael.

November 5, 2017
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Nunawading Community Garden 40th Anniversary Open Day

The Slater Garden will have a small area in the main building to display our gardens. Please send to the committee member any interesting photos or memorabilia. Jolimont has formed a sub committee to work on the anniversary celebration. If…

September 12, 2017
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Working Bee

Spring working bee will be on 23rd September, Saturday, 9am-noon. Jane (Plot 229) has offered to make okonomyaki! Jobs for the day are : Weed water tank area Remove tiles from a edges of a couple of plots Pruning of fruit…

September 4, 2017
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Two Visitors in the Gardens

On the last week of August, we have had two little visitors in our gardens. A Norwegian dwarf rabbit was discovered eating our radishes, lettuce and all manner of delicacies. After much carolling Chief Rabbit catcher Mr. Peter Drinkwater lunged…

September 3, 2017
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Bush Garden

We are adding a Bush Garden to our Garden. This garden is going to be for all plotholders to use. Graeme is the Chief Bushman working on this project which will take time to complete. We will report the project…

September 3, 2017
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Cookery Book

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Nunawading Community Gardens, we are going to collate a recipe book and would love all plot holders to contribute one or more of your favourite recipes. You can even do some illustrations. We…

September 2, 2017
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    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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