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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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Probus Group visit

About 25-30 members of the Probus Group visited the Garden on the morning of 8th March, Wednesday. They were interested in seeing first-hand how a community garden operates, our 40 years’ history, sustainable organic gardening practices and our future development. Wen…

March 18, 2017
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Christmas Party 2016

We all had a great time at the party which was on the afternoon of 10th December, Saturday. There was sausages and so much food, so much laughter and a few glasses of wine to enjoy. All, about 25 of…

January 18, 2017
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Security Measures

A pair of sensor lights were installed on top of the pergola. The main purpose is to deter unwanted visitors at night, giving extra protection to the tool shed, which was broken in a few months ago. Thanks to Jenny…

November 18, 2016
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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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