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GARDEN TWILIGHT WORKING BEE!
27 November from 4:30pm
Hi Garden Members,
Get ready for summer!
It's time for our Pre-Summer Twilight Working Bee to get the garden, particularly the shared spaces in tip-top shape before the warmer weather truly kicks in.
We invite you to join your fellow gardeners this Thursday, November 27th, starting at 4:30 PM.
Event Details:
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What: Pre-Summer Twilight Working Bee
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When: Thursday, November 27th
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Time: Working starts at 4:30 PM
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Social: BBQ and drinks from 6:00 PM
The goal of the bee is simple: weeding, tidying, and generally getting the garden beautiful and manageable for the summer season ahead.
Please remember to bring your own gardening gloves and any favourite hand tools.
The BBQ is entirely FREE as a small thank you for your efforts and a great chance to catch up with other members!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Happy Gardening,
Neil Barrett
President
Harvesting Health: Local Food Alliance Blossoms with Major Grant!
Imagine a region where fresh, affordable, locally grown produce is within easy reach for everyone. Where skills in growing and preserving food flourish from childhood to adulthood. Where communities are healthier, fairer, more sustainable, and resilient in the face of challenges.
This is the ambitious and vital goal of the Bass Coast South Gippsland Food System Alliance.
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"Local food system shakeup receives government boost"
Read the Sentinel-Times Article (Sep 9)
The first true warmth presses upon the soil, releasing a rich, loamy scent that mingles with the perfume of daffodils and the buzz of bees among the rosemary. Emerald spears of garlic shoot skyward, and broad bean plants are suddenly adorned with curious black-and-white flowers. The garden exhales: its winter slumber broken by wrens flitting through apple trees and the constant, soft chatter of gardeners reunited in the sun.
Seed packets are torn open, their contents nestled into the softened earth. There is a palpable energy in the shared laughter, the easy exchange of seedlings, and the quiet satisfaction of tender green shoots unfurling towards the lengthening light. This is the season of collective anticipation, where every planted seed is a pact with the future, and the garden thrums with the vibrant, hopeful heartbeat of growth renewed.
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What to plant in Spring?
Spring Gardening Tips
Here are a few tips to help you get your garden ready for the new season:
- Order summer-flowering bulbs and seeds. You can also start sowing some summer crops like tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Tidy up your flower beds and borders by raking up any leaves or debris to prevent pests and diseases.
- Clean out and wash your greenhouse before spring.
Garden Guru Corner: Companion Planting
This spring, why not try companion planting in your bed? It’s a natural way to deter pests and improve growth! Try planting:
- Basil with your tomatoes to repel flies and mosquitoes.
- Nasturtiums near your cucumbers to lure aphids away.
- Borage with your strawberries to improve their flavour and deter pests.
Next Events
Join us for our exciting upcoming events! Be sure to register early, when required, as spaces fill up quickly. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in these engaging activities. Stay informed and secure your spot!
Multiple Dates11 Dec 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pmLeongatha, 3 Howard St, Leongatha VIC 3953, Australia
Multiple Dates21 Dec 2025, 8:30 am – 1:00 pmRail Trail Community Market - Leongatha, Leongatha VIC 3953, Australia
STAY SAFE IN THE GARDEN &
THE COMMONS
While we love seeing you getting your hands dirty, it's important to remember that gardening can be dangerous if you're not careful. Please keep these safety tips in mind:
* Wear gloves when using sharp tools to prevent cuts.
* Wear shoes with good traction to help prevent trips and slips.
* Be aware of your surroundings and take breaks often.
* Stay hydrated and wear sunscreen and a hat.
If you have any questions about safety, please don't hesitate to ask one of our volunteers. We are here to help!
Thank you for being a part of our incredible community. We look forward to seeing you this spring!
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About Us
Discover a thriving community of gardening citizens at Leongatha Community Garden. Nestled in the heart of Leongatha, on land generously provided by Community College Gippsland, this space offers a tranquil retreat for people of all ages and gardening abilities.​ Our garden, farm and club are places where you can learn new techniques, share tips, and enjoy the fruits of your labour.
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We're dedicated to supporting our community's food and gardening endeavours. Our community organisation manages four distinct units of activity.​
Join us at Leongatha Community Garden and experience the joy of growing, connecting, and contributing to a healthier more sustainable community.
4 Core Activities
Community Garden - The original Community Garden: Established in 2014, this beloved space provides quality individual plots for local residents to grow their own fruits, vegetables, and herbs. A garden bed replacement program is currently underway.
Culinary Group: For more than 10 years now the group meets monthly and explores the world of food with culinary workshops, cooking classes, and community meals.
The Commons - Is here!: Our newest venture is our community farm, (our farm-ily) alongside the Community Garden, where we'll focus on local, seasonal and sustainably grown food, with like minded individuals. Harvested food will be shared amongst volunteer workers, sold to the public and donated to those suffering from food insecurity. Please join us.
Cluck 'n Collect - Mini market at the Garden every Thursday.
Currently on a break
Fresh eggs - Organic Veggies - Tasty Preserves - Stunning Flower Bouquets. All proceeds to the Garden.
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