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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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Local Migrant Group Visits Jolimont Gardens

On Tuesday 23rd March a group of 15 local Chinese migrants came to visit the Community Gardens, and what a day that was. Sponsored by the City of Whitehorse, the group originally invited us to a Zoom meeting with their…

May 13, 2021
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JOLIMONT WORKING BEE – Saturday 13th March 2021

Thank you to all members who attended our first Working Bee at Jolimont in 2021.  The buzz started well before 9am and continued right through until we finished at midday.  It was great to see members enjoying each others company…

April 25, 2021
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Jolimont Garden News – December 2020

Thank you everyone for following the restrictions required of us at the garden during the Covid19 lockdown between March to November 2020. With the ease down of the restrictions, we hope that you can now spend more time at your…

November 29, 2020
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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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Thanks to the September Working Bee

We were thrilled with a very good attendance at our Working Bee. Lots was achieved including realigning some of our boundaries. This is an ongoing process so please attend to your boundaries if asked. ( Three members of the Committee…

November 4, 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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