August 2023 Newsletter
Hello Gardeners
Here's an update on this month's activities and events in the garden.
Upcoming Events
Save the Date 15 October 2023 - Spring Open DAy
Spring Open Day
Work and planning are well underway for our 2023 Spring Open Day.
We’ll be sending out a separate newsletter on how garden members can be involved and help the garden with the Spring Open Day.
Espalier Apple Tree Pruning Workshop
by Sally Osterstock
When: Saturday 26th August @12.30pm to 1.30pm
Where: North Brighton Community Garden (Parking off Brimble Street)
This workshop focus will be on learning how to prune the garden’s espalier apple trees. All garden members are welcome to attend for free. Not a garden member, your still welcome to attend with a cost of $10.
Bring your own clean and sharp secateurs and garden gloves.
Please send an email to northbrightoncg@gmail.com letting us know if you would like to attend.
Garden Open to Visitors
When: First and third Sunday of the month 10am to 1pm(ish)
Every Wednesday 10am to 12pm (ish)
Where: North Brighton Community Garden (parking off Brimble St)
Working Bees
When: Sunday 20th August and 3rd September at 10am
Where: North Brighton Community Garden (parking off Brimble St)
What to Bring: Gardening gloves, water bottle, sunscreen & hat
Working Bees are a great way to get involved in the garden and to get to know your fellow community gardeners.
There is a job for all abilities. Any time you can spare to help would be great.
New Member Orientation
When: Sunday the 3rd of September at 11am
Where: North Brighton Community Garden, (parking off Brimble St)
Recently joined as a garden member or want to learn about what we do and how you can be involved in the garden, come along to a new member orientation session. No booking required.
Wednesday Morning Tea
When: Every Wednesday 10 to 11am(ish)
Where: North Brighton Community Garden, (parking off Brimble St)
Have a world-famous brownie recipe? Bring it along to our regular social event where everyone is welcome to come along for a cuppa, chat and share a bite to eat. We’ll often stay back to do a few jobs as well.
What to bring: Gardening gloves, drink bottle, plate of food to share (encouraged but not compulsory)
Get involved with the garden!
There are a number of ways you can help out at the garden, get involved with the garden community and meet like-minded people. This includes helping with propagating, looking after garden beds, watering, creating signs or creating mosaic projects.
Let us know by emailing northbrightoncg@gmail.com if you can help with any of the following or would like more information.
House (garden) Keeping
Member Plots + missing produce
Reminder, that the plots on the left-hand side of the garden when you walk into the garden are leased by members. Members put a lot of time, money and effort into growing produce for their own use. Please don’t pick any produce from these plots without permission. If you see any of the general public doing so, please politely ask them to stop.
If unsure of what produce is available to garden members, please ask before taking.
Happy Gardening
Lisa & North Brighton Community Garden Committee