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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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New Fruit Trees

We are going to plant some fruit trees in the bottom corner of gardens near the water tanks, next to the bush garden: avocado nectarine guava persimmon We will need your help with watering them over the summer.

August 17, 2017
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Thank You!

A huge thank-you to everyone who attended our winter working bee on 17th June. Was very successful with lots of tasks achieved: The water tank area has been weeded and mulched, especially the long narrow area. This area is looking…

August 16, 2017
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Donation to SGA

The Committee decided to donate $100 to Sustainable Gardening Australia to develop a new app with information on using safe garden products. This app is not using funding from the “big” companies.

August 15, 2017
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Fundraising Sausage Sizzle

After the succesful Bunnings Sausage Sizzle on 17th December which raised some much-needed funds for the Garden. The Committee has decided to go ahead with another sausage sizzle at Bunnings, hopefully near Christmas.

August 14, 2017
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Garden Manual

Fabiola (Plot 232a) has done great job of collating a manual of relevant information relating to the gardens. It can be updated as necessary and will provide information for present and future committee members. Will keep in locked cupboard in…

August 13, 2017
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Graeme made the headline – in a good way!

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August 12, 2017
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Welcome New Gardeners

We have said goodbye to: Michelle (Plot 228a), Brett (Plot 206a), Peter (Plot 230), Vasliki and Nick (Plot 229) We wish them all the best and hope they will pop in to see us sometime. We welcome: Lauchie and Jemma…

June 29, 2017
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