TCG Bushcare starts up again for 2012 …

The Thirroul Gardeners Bushcare working bees have started up again for 2012. Our first efforts on 4 March saw the group clearing weeds that were threatening to overwhelm our planting. The natives planted last year are doing well though and we also discovered a tiny native orchid-like plant growing amongst the Kikuyu.

We will continue to meet on the first Sunday of each month between 10am and 12pm – so our next working bee will be on 1 April (the weekend before Easter).

The Thirroul Community Gardeners have also recently submitted the Development Application for the vegie garden and are awaiting feedback from independent engineers. In the meantime, we are meeting with a group from Otford interested in starting up a Community Garden.
If you would like more information, email us at thirroulgardeners@gmail.com or post a comment here or

… come to the next working bee.

Bushcare anyone?

Any interest in doing some bushcare tomorrow if the weather stays fine? Say, 10-12 High Street along the Creek.

Last Bushcare Bee for 2011 … this Sunday 4 December

Our final working bee will be this Sunday, so come along and see how our planting is going and the weeds are receding!! We will start at 9.30am and stop at 11am for Morning Tea to mark the end of the year and upcoming holidays. Please bring something to share.
I’d also like to thank Paul and Julie and everyone for your fantastic participation and hard work.

See you all on Sunday!

Film and Curry Night on Sunday October 23

Flame Tree Community Food Co-Op and Thirroul Community Gardeners invite you to a fundraising Film and Curry Night on Sunday October 23.

Film: The Greenhorns
‘Emblematic of the wonderfully tangible but somewhat invisible youth farming movement, The Greenhorns documentary film, explores the lives of America’s young farming community – its spirit, practices, and needs. The Greenhorns is a delight to watch, an inspiration, and a guide back to the future.‘ LC

Time: Food from 6 pm Film 7- 9 pm (including interval)
Where: Thirroul Community Centre, Excelsior Hall (behind the Library) Cost: Film + Curry $15 Flim + Curry + Dessert $20
BYO Utensils: Don’t forget to bring your bowl and or cup, and spoon!

Choose one, or 2 or 3 or FOUR! Sample from a selection of organic home made curries and accompaniments. Choose a delicious organic home made cake or muffin for dessert. Wash it down with chai. Munch on organic popcorn while you watch the movie, and keep fingers crossed that you’ll win the Lucky door prize.
Come along, and bring your family and friends to this great annual event. This year, proceeds will go towards developing the Flame Tree Co-Op (read more about the co-op here.) and the Thirroul Community Garden.

SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES! – SPREAD THE WORD! Check out the flyer here for more information.

Bushcare this Long Weekend …

Sunday, 2 October 9.30 am-12.00 noon

Bushcare is on again over the October long weekend. Come along and take out your frustrations on weeds and lantana, etc! Join us at the earlier starting time of 9.30 am to beat the heat (well, just in case it warms up again!).

Our July plantings are going well so come along and lend a hand.

Spring is here … let’s celebrate

As it will be Spring at our next Bushcare Bee on Sunday 4 September it might be nice to celebrate . So, come along and check out how our planting is growing and the weeds are being demolished! Some of our natives are even flowering – yay!

 

Let’s also celebrate with a Spring Morning Tea at 11am - bring along something to share. Even if you can’t come earlier (10.00am start) then please join us for morning tea and a walkaround.

Photos from July Bushcare