Darebin calendar of events
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A choice between roast meat or vegetarian. They like people to pre-order as it helps with numbers.
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Learn all about hot composts – what they are, how they work, what goes in them and how to look after them – all while you make a hot compost!
Organised by Friends of Regent Community Garden. Click here to read about the garden.
A drop-in gardening session, facilitated by the DIVRS Urban Food Program, which everyone is welcome to attend. There is always plenty of weeding, watering, planting and harvesting to do!
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No garden of your own? Would you like be able to share some fresh produce? Go along and join Span’s gardening team. Wheelchair accessible, fun and supportive. You just need your skills, or want to develop skills.
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Tully Gibbons, an Aboriginal Educator at the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, will discuss Wurundjeri bushfoods and the ecology of indigenous plant life.
Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.
Next to the Northcote train station.
There is some sharing of food and drink after the working bee so feel free to take a plate of food to share.
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Go along for a social afternoon with locals and enjoy roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and toasted marshmallows. Take something sweet or savoury to share. Everyone welcome.
For catering purposes, let them know them know by email (sylvesterhive@gmail.com) if you are going to attend.
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A drop-in gardening session, facilitated by the DIVRS Urban Food Program, which everyone is welcome to attend. There is always plenty of weeding, watering, planting and harvesting to do!
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No garden of your own? Would you like be able to share some fresh produce? Go along and join Span’s gardening team. Wheelchair accessible, fun and supportive. You just need your skills, or want to develop skills.
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A two course home-cooked meal is shared in their dining room with other friendly community members. Go along for company, conversation and support. A great opportunity to find out what’s available in the neighbourhood. RSVP Span Community House by phone (9480 1364) or email.
Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.
Next to the Northcote train station.
There is some socialising after the working bee.
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‘Jen the chef’ makes meals which always includes a main and dessert. Why not go down and join in, eat something, and have a chat with some new friends.
A drop-in gardening session, facilitated by the DIVRS Urban Food Program, which everyone is welcome to attend. There is always plenty of weeding, watering, planting and harvesting to do!
Click here to read about the garden.
No garden of your own? Would you like be able to share some fresh produce? Go along and join Span’s gardening team. Wheelchair accessible, fun and supportive. You just need your skills, or want to develop skills.
Click here to read about the garden.
Sample tea from Indonesia, Morocco and Turkey with the Islamic Museum of Australia.
Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.
Each working bee is followed by a shared lunch. Everyone is welcome.
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You will learn the growing methods for oyster mushrooms, including inoculation & sterilisation, and be introduced to basic mycology. You will undertake practical sessions and learn how to start master cultures. You will also be given a tour of the mushroom farm. Take a clean 5-10L bucket with a lid and some gloves.
Presenter: Button. Organised by The Mushroomery.
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A drop-in gardening session, facilitated by the DIVRS Urban Food Program, which everyone is welcome to attend. There is always plenty of weeding, watering, planting and harvesting to do!
Click here to read about the garden.
No garden of your own? Would you like be able to share some fresh produce? Go along and join Span’s gardening team. Wheelchair accessible, fun and supportive. You just need your skills, or want to develop skills.
Click here to read about the garden.
Fourth Wednesday of every month except for December.
2023 speakers and topics
25 Jan: DVD garden.
22 Feb: Karen Sutherland on tomatoes.
22 Mar: John Fry on Ziebells Farmhouse.
26 Apr: Chris Clarke on Wilsons Promontory.
24 May: DIVRS (Darebin Information, Volunteer & Resource Service).
28 Jun: Lauren Mueller on edible weeds.
26 Jul: AGM.
23 Aug: Kat Lavers on permaculture.
27 Sep: TBA.
25 Oct: TBA.
22 Nov: Presentation of monthly awards.
2022 speakers and topics
26 Jan: No Meeting.
23 Feb: Chris Clarke on Victorian alpine flora.
23 Mar: Andrew from Warringal Orchid Club.
27 Apr: Weng Lim on Asian vegetables.
25 May: Kathleen Tant on propagation.
22 Jun: Val from the Northern Suburbs Bonsai Club.
27 Jul: AGM.
24 Aug: TBA.
21 Sep: Maria on flower arranging.
26 Oct: Kathleen Tants on crop rotation and companion planting.
23 Nov: Christmas breakup.
2021 speakers and topics
27 Jan: No Meeting.
24 Feb: Kathleen Tants on weeds and pests.
24 Mar: John Pinniger – Heritage Fruit Society.
28 Apr: Pollinator Alliance on attracting pollinators to your garden.
26 May: Maria Mitchell on flower arranging.
23 Jun: Kathleen Tants on soil preparation.
28 Jul: AGM.
25 Aug: Chris Clarke on Victorian alpine flora.
22 Sep: Geoff Crowhurst on autumn bulbs and gardens in Greece.
27 Oct: To be confirmed.
24 Nov: Christmas breakup.
2019 speakers and topics
23 Jan: Plant/flower ID quiz.
27 Feb: Maria from Ivanhoe Garden Club on flower arranging.
27 Mar: Janine Kay on geraniums and pelargoniums.
24 Apr: Ian Banks-Smith on roses.
22 May: Rebecca from Holman Industries Irrigation Systems.
26 Jun: Vince from Bunnings.
24 Jul: AGM.
28 Aug: Andrew from Richgro Garden Products.
25 Sep: Kirsten Macleod from Compost Depot on compost.
23 Oct: Angelo from BAAG on permaculture.
27 Nov: Christmas breakup.
Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.
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