Mark and I have been members of the
Hunter Organic Growers Society (HOGS) for over a decade now. It's where we both met! I didn't come from a gardening background and needed some tips on how to grow food organically. What I got was very much that, but also some wonderful friendships.
Today HOGS held a Field Day at Kooragang City Farm which is a community garden in the Newcastle area.We took our WWOOFer along to have a look.
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| Beds protected from the wildlife |
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| Here's Ern telling people about the grape vines. |
We first met Ern all those years ago when we became members of HOGS. He has been volunteering at City Farm for years and now leads the volunteers.
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| Harlequin bugs |
We have visited the garden many times over the years.Today it certainly was looking it's very best . A credit to all their hard work. They have a team of 6 volunteers with Ern spending 3 days a week there.
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| Mark pruning the grape vines. |
People were keen to pick up a few pruning tips and there were a number of "experts" there to show them how it was done.
The rain held off to provide us with a great day!
It sounds like you live in a great area! I do wish more places would offer gardening places and help people who have never done gardening before. You have planted a seed in my mind for something around here. I have plenty of land so it just might work. Have a great weekend.
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ReplyDeleteHad a lovely day yesterday. The gardens are very inspiring. The rain managed to keep away.
I am enjoying reading your blog. Can't wait to visit your place!
It's very wet here today. Have a great day
Mel:)
Hi Tracey, you have me intrigued. Looking forward to hearing more, Kate
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