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Rich river pickings

1/12/2017

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By Joel Geoghegan
 
DRIVING on the highway past Bass over the past few weeks, you may have noticed something interesting happening between the river, the highway and the Bass  Coast Landcare Network office.

This is our new river garden, a community garden, trials, innovation and education precinct on the banks of the Bass River. Our vision is to make this site a true community hub for learning and sharing information on sustainable ways to grow healthy, nutritious food. 

​Some basic infrastructure and weed control works have taken place so far and a draft plan has been created, but we would love to hear your ideas and get you involved from the start of this exciting project.
 
You’re invited to celebrate the launch of the garden next Saturday, December 9. Our guest speaker is expert horticulturalist and project consultant Jarrod Ruche, who will talk us through the use of contour swales, mounds, beds and also talk about setting up an espalier orchard. 
 
This will be followed by an interpretive tour of the site then lunch and an open discussion about ongoing community involvement in the river garden.
 
River garden launch, Bass Coast Landcare Network office, 2-4 Bass School Road, Bass, Saturday, December 9, 10am-1pm. Morning tea and lunch provided. RSVP by  December  5 for catering purposes to Joel Geoghegan on joel.geoghegan@basscoastlandcare.org.au or 5678 2335.
1 Comment
Liz Glynn
1/12/2017 03:24:42 pm

Well done Joel and other Landcarers, I noticed, via the good view from the VLine bus, the great work that has been done.

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