Yankalilla Community Garden Spring 2024
What a fantastic time was had at the Yankalilla Community Garden Spring Open Day!
The day featured an inspiring talk from gardening expert Sophie Thompson on how community gardens connect us to nature, food, and each other. Families enjoyed arts and crafts with Maddie, while Simon demonstrated how to grow seedling using no plastic, followed by learning about low-waste, circular gardening with Bill, one of our knowledgeable volunteers.
The event wrapped up with live music, tea & cakes, and a chance to chat with Sophie one-on-one. All thanks to the amazing volunteers who made it all possible!
At our regular 1st Wednesday of the month gardening session, the Yankalilla Community Garden volunteers planted strawberries and prepared a raised bed for summer by digging in a green cover crop. They found evidence of nitrogen-fixing nodes on broad bean roots, showing how cover crops enrich the soil. And of course, they picked some fresh organic produce.
Exciting progress is also being made on the garden shelter, with paving and seating installation still to come!
If you'd like to join the next session or have questions, email communitygarden@flec.com.au. We'd love to see you there!
Kind regards and happiness, Colleen
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