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Welcoming Three New Members

A big welcome to Sharene Hart (Plot 242a), Graeme Vines (Plot 242b). They are where Ron Russel used to be, at the corner of the northern side of the gardens. Also welcome Wayne Elliott (Plot 224a) who is having Fabiola’s…

September 3, 2014
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Rebecca and Johannes

Arrival of a Young Gardener

Rebecca and Johannes (Plot 218a) are proudly announcing the arrives of their first baby, Audrey Tatiana Schmidt. Audrey came 3.5 weeks early and is born on 9:04 am, Monday, 26 May, weighing 2.69kg and measuring at 46 cm. The joyful…

August 5, 2014
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Moving to the Greener Side

Fabiola has moved from her half plot (224a) to a full plot (232). She will enjoy double amount of the vegetables and herbs with her new plot! Congratulations Fab!!

August 5, 2014
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Working Bee July 2014

Working Bee – July 2014

15 people braved the cold to attended the working bee. The weather was kind, cold (7 degree at 9am) but clam and, most importantly, stayed dry! We have completed the following tasks: Weeded along the fence to prevent Council spraying…

July 22, 2014
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Giant Pumpkin

The Latest Record – May 2014

For those who walked past John Dykes’ (Plot 221b) would have noticed hi s three gigantic bright orange pumpkins. The largest weights 15kgs and is bigger than his son’s head! And what did John say about it? ‘Not bad’. This…

June 4, 2014
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Food & Wine Fair

Food & Wine Fair – Whitehorse Sustainability Week 2014

Big thank-You goes to Tereza & Chris (Plot 227), Cait (Jolimont), Michelle (Plot 228a)  and Jane (Plot 224b) who gave up their precious time to be in the Whitehorse Council’s Sustainability Food & Wine Fair. Also thanking  Jean (Plot 241),…

April 11, 2014
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Working Bee 2014

Working Bee – March 2014

Thanks for all those 16 people who attended the working bee. The area along the fence were weeded so hopefully Council will stop spraying herbicide. The herb garden is weeded and tidied up. The shed is also swept. The garden…

March 24, 2014
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Shelter

Shelter

Our shelter is up! It looks magnificent and is very functional. Come and check out the new shelter and see if you can find the hidden down pipe. Big thank-you to Jeff (Plot 231) for his professional building knowledge, volunteered…

March 1, 2014
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Compost Mates Update

The program has officially started. The compost buckets are ready and lots of kitchen scrap, coffee grounds are in our compost bins and worm farms. Every week I have 6 buckets of coffee grounds and am happy to share with…

December 24, 2013
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Spring Festival 2012

Spring Festival 2013

We would like to thank everyone for their much valued help at the Nunawading Spring Festival. It was a huge success and we have not only raised awareness of our Gardens, but also raised funds which we can put back…

December 24, 2013
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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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    P.O. Box 630, Brentford Square, Forest Hill VIC 3131

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