Drum roll… attention everyone…. The Slater Garden was ‘Highly Commended’ (aka runner-up) for the Whitehorse Council’s 2015 Sustainable Community Leadership Award! The Council recognises the work of a local Whitehorse not-for-profit community groups engaged in initiatives that contribute to sustainable…

A few of us turned up in the Chilli and Herb Festival in March. The weather was good, plenty of food stalls and kids play areas. The donkeys in Mexican hats draws lot of attractions. I was impressed with the…

Our stall at the Food & Wine Fair was amazing! Many people commented on the varieties, quality and quantity of the produce. It proved how much food a piece of land can produce! Thanks to Pat, Annette, Giovani, Gael and…

By Gabby (Plot 208) Gabby recorded her interesting journal as a community gardener in her farewell letter: (Click on image to enlarge)

Chris (Plot 227)won the second prize of the best Basket of Vegetables Jeff (Plot 231) won the Best Plate of Capsicum Fabiola (Plot 232) won the Best Plate of Tomato

This little gardener is the newest member to the garden. He helps to water the plants and pick the berries with dad.

Chris is very proud of his big white cauliflower. It would be a fine specimen on the dining table!

by Darren (Plot 219) In October, the Slater committee (Gael, Wen, Jeff & Darren) visited the Ashwood Permaculture Food Garden in Ashwood, located on previously unused land owned by Ashwood College. Whilst attached to the school, they operate largely independently…

We had a great day at the Spring Festival. It was held on 19-Oct, Sunday, between 10am – 4pm, at the Whitehorse Civic Centre, Nunawading. Over 20,000 people attended the festival, the biggest crowd ever, and the Council had lots…

We are planning to add a community area and a children’s garden to the Community Garden. Objectives of the expansion are: Provide additional services for current and future members Provide a focal point for future awareness of sustainable living for…