Gardening

O1 DOWN IN THE GARDEN  [DIG]

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Organisers:    Heather Rowell 0148 835 280

                        Jenny Twigden 0419 833 546

Presenters :   Various - see below.

Venue:            The Oak, 409 Mt Barker Rd, Bridgewater,

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Day:                 Third Thursday of the Month  2020  (except school holidays)

Time:                 10.00am - 12noon           

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June 17 -       Iris Society

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Presenter:      Colleen Modra (The Iris Society)

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Colleen is passionate about irises, she will share her vast knowledge of the subject, will have plants to show and hopefully will have some for sale.

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August 19 -   Balhanna Nurseries

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Presenter:     Sam Luke

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Sam is Manager of the Nurseries, wholesale suppliers of deciduous fruit and ornamental trees. He will talk about their services, what to plant in small places, dwarf form trees and espalier techniques.

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Sept 16 -        Knowing, Growing and Eating Australian   Native Plants   

Presenter:     Neville Bonney – native plant expert & author

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The session will take the form of a low-key chat about growing and preparing native plants for eating. Neville will bring plant samples along with plants and  books for sale.

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Oct 21 -         Garden Visit, 23 Heathfield Road, Heathfield

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Presenter:     Lisa Ward

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Lisa has been developing her three acre garden with a focus on creating layers and playing with combinations of structure, colour and scale. Her horticultural skills and artist's eye will be evident as we wander through her imaginative plantings.

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Nov 18 - A big SURPRISE!!!!!!!!

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