Author: Darren
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Jamberoo Community Growers Bulb Order Fundraiser
Jamberoo Community Growers, a local gardening club affiliated with the Garden Clubs Of Australia, is selling flower bulbs as a fundraiser. We’re hoping to raise enough money to cover our insurance for the year, and maybe some running costs as well.
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Dung Beetle Workshop – Gerringong
All landholders are invited to attend the Foxground Landcare Dung Beetle workshop on Saturday 9th April 2011. Our guest speaker is Belinda Pearce, Project Officer and Dung Beetle expert who has been delivering a successful Dung Beetle project with the Lucyvale Better Beef Group in North-East Victoria for 5 years. The workshop will be held…
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Herbs, Herbs, Wonderful Herbs
A guest post from Monique Dare-Ward, giving a roundup of some of her favourite herbs that we can all grow in the backyard.
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Propagation Workshop – Kiama
Would you like to increase your backyard habitat? How about grow your own food? Saturday 2nd April 2011 9am – 1pm Blue Haven community garden Havilah Place Kiama. Park at Kiama Leisure Centre carpark and walk through the sports fields. This short workshop is open, free of cost, to residents of Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama…
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Fauna Habitat Tour – Oak Flats
Are you a member of a Bushcare or Landcare group? Would you like to find out more about the fauna at your site? Join us on a bus tour with expert guide Garry Daly to learn about the fauna and habitats of our coastal vegetation communities. Please arrive at Oak Flats Railway Station Car Park…
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Illawarra Seedsavers Meeting – Dapto
Preserve the future of our food Venue: Dapto Community Farm – 29 Darks Road, Dapto Please bring any seeds, cuttings, seedlings, plants or any thing you may wish to share. Also join us in sharing pizzas together that will be made in the Dapto Farm Cob oven. Just bring whatever toppings you would like on…
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Weekly Roundup – Fruit Tree Swales and Chicken Tunnels
Info on fruit tree swales, another Illawarra blogger, a cool tinyhouse, young people getting into farming in the US, wind knitting, and chicken tunnels.
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Backyard Flying Fox (Zip Line)
A simple flying fox strung between a couple of trees gives the kids hours of fun and exercise.
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What A Woodland! – Dapto
Illawarra’s Lowland Woodlands are one of our most threatened vegetation types. Join us to learn about these special places from local botanists Richard Scarborough and Ken Turner. This event is organised by the Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority and Landcare Illawrra, as part of the Escarpment to Sea Project, and will involve some walking. RSVP…
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Plant Propagation Workshop – Wollongong
Would you like to increase your backyard habitat? How about grow your own food? This short workshop covers the different methods used for propagating plants at home. Participants will be shown how to divide plants, strike cuttings and vegetative material as well as collect and save seed. This workshop is free for residents of Wollongong,…