Despite heavy rain and very boggy soil we managed to get the tank delivered and it’s not sitting next to where it needs to go. We just need to wheelbarrow the gravel from across the road to fill the base in… who’s keen to help this Saturday morning?
News & events
We have a tank!
September 1st, 2010
Plot applications extended until 15th September.
September 1st, 2010Just a quick note to say we’ve extended the deadline for plot applications for 2 weeks. The closing date is now Wednesday 15th September.
Busy Bee @ MCCG
August 24th, 2010| September 11, 2010 | ||
| 9:30 am | to | 4:00 pm |
Busy Bee @ MCCG
August 24th, 2010| August 28, 2010 | ||
| 9:30 am | to | 4:00 pm |
Things to do:
- Dig 1m from fence to inside of tank base for timber frame
- Prepare perimeter indigenous garden beds
- Trench needs to dug for pipes 100-150cm wide, approx 250 mm deep (this trench runs along the garden bed perimeter.
- Finish garden bed edging and mow grassy paths, then lay mulch on paths (75-100mm deep)
Bring gloves, shovel and thermos of tea/coffee and biscuits
Eachy Peachy Pudding and Pie!
August 15th, 2010Oh what a night! A ‘WOW” of a time was had by all who attended our Garden Party Fundraiser at Each Peach café on August 14.
Three eras of garden party were emulated. One room was set in the theme of a 1930s earthy soiree; another as a 50s outdoor-diner; and another as a 70s disco-BBQ. Helen and the gorgeous Each Peach staff provided us with an outrageously scrumptious 3 course meal whilst Buckleys beer and Allira wines ensured that everyone had a jolly ol’ time.
A bedazzling array of raffle prizes were up for grabs with generous donations from Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Readings books, Madman, The SBS Shop, The Abruzzo Club, and Fitzroy Therapeutics.
Guests were entertained by comedian, Daniel Burt along with our own didgeridoo player and story sharer, Shane Clarence.
It was also Bernie’s birthday so we got to help her celebrate too.
Thank you to all who came along.
Plot applications are now open!
August 9th, 2010Apply for a plot today!
Don’t miss out. Applications close September 1st 2010.
A hard day’s work
August 7th, 2010Heaps of progress was made in the garden at the busy bee today. Check out this gallery of pics to see what went on!
The DDO Wrap up
July 7th, 2010
The day dawned windless and crisp. At 9:15 we realized that a yoga and meditation session would have to be postponed while we anxiously surveyed the 30 poles belonging to Chris’ marquee we needed to set up. Chris sailed in on his bike with the instructions 5 minutes later, averting a collective aneurism.
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Each Peach Fundraiser Dinner – Sold out!
June 30th, 2010| August 14, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
Garden Party!
It’s on! Join us on August 14th for a Garden Party with a Merri twist….a 3-course dinner at Each Peach, 506 Lygon St,with an all-organic, locally-sourced menu, entertainment and good times, for $35/head!
The party’s set and it’s a sell out crowd! If you’re super keen on a ticket you can still email us below as there might be some people who can’t make it.
To find out more, email bookings@merricorner.org
SOLD OUT!
The Dig Day Out – Saturday 3rd July
June 21st, 2010| July 3, 2010 | ||
| 10:30 am | to | 5:00 pm |
The Dig Day Out
Saturday 3rd July – 10.30am til 5pm
After 4 long years in the making the Merri Corner Community Garden is finally getting down to core business – GARDENING!
Come join us on the opening day of construction on Saturday 3rd July.
The event
10.30am Official Grand Opening Ceremony
11.00am Light breakfast
11.30am The digging begins!
1.00pm BBQ Lunch
2 -5pm More digging!
Bring it!
(if you have it)
Forks, shovels, wheelbarrows, gardening gloves, rakes, hoes, picks, raincoats, can-do attitude.
Where?
The Merri Corner Community Garden,
194 Donald Street (Cnr Harrison),
East Brunswick.
Limited car parking available.
Ride your bike instead!