Newsletter – Summer 2018

by | Feb 7, 2018 | news

What’s happened over summer?

Funds from our first community grant were fully allocated and the grant successfully completed. The grant allowed us to purchase a shipping container for storage, a water tank, a solar pump and bore as well as trees and soil.

Over the last few months we have had two successful working bees in November and January where we erected dragon fruit frames, continued to set up garden beds and established paths with sawdust. The drip irrigation has also been laid out to the garden beds and fruit trees. Most importantly we enjoyed gardening together!

Weeds have become a bit of a problem and we have tackled this issue in various ways. A big shout out to our tireless weeders for their huge efforts! We are trialling several organic methods of weed eradication.

What’s growing in the garden?

Our trees have mostly survived the very hot summer and some are doing marvellously well. The panama berry and sandpaper fig trees are about to bear their first crop.

Other successful crops are our watermelons, cucumbers, corn, snake beans and gourds. The rosellas and cape gooseberries are also about to fruit. The banana trees and cassava are going well and we have just planted lots more bananas.

Garden pics

Pics by Evie Jones
Pics by Peter Carruthers

Coming up

Working bees

Our working bees will continue on the second Sunday of each month. Over the next few months we will be building our compost bays, constructing frames for climbing fruits and vegetables, we’ll plant out our bush tucker garden as well as grow lots of yummy winter vegetables.

Abundance days

We will be hosting abundance days where all members of the community can share in our produce and we will invite people to share home grown produce also.

Library

Our library of donated books for members to borrow will be up and running shortly. Any donations of gardening books and magazines would be very welcome.

Events

Sunday April 15, 2018 Autumn planting day – community open day and BBQ. Plus a scavenger hunt and rock painting for the little people.

Sunday July 15, 2018 Childrens’ building day.

Sunday October 7, 2018 Spring planting day – community open day with “Craft using natural materials” workshop for the kids.

If you would like to facilitate or want to suggest a particular activity or workshop, please get in touch!

 

 

Did you know?

There are more microorganisms in a teaspoon of healthy soil than there are people on earth. Millions of species and billions of organisms – bacteria, algae, microscopic insects, earthworms, beetles, ants, mites, fungi etc.

“Soil Health Nuggets” www.nrcs.usda.gov

Become a member

Join our garden family and show your support as we grow our community garden. We invite you to join us by volunteering in the garden, attending workshops and sharing beautiful produce. Even if you can’t make it along, your financial support would be appreciated.

Membership is open to individuals, families, schools, clubs and other organisations.

Visitors are always welcome!

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Upcoming events

Friday and Sunday

All welcome at the garden each Friday and Sunday from 9am.

Abundance Day

Check our Facebook page for our next “Swap and Share” day.  Share the surplus of crops whether grown at the garden or in your own home gardens. Also anything created from the produce as well like preserves and baked goods. 

 

Find us

45 Galbraith Park Drive
Cannon Valley 
Queensland
4802

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