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Garden update - May

It’s darker and colder but no less nourishing to get out in the garden this month – with a few extra layers of course!

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International Compost Awareness Week

It’s International Compost Awareness Week! In Australia, May is an especially excellent time of year to get composting with an abundance of carbon rich autumn leaves on hand.

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Growing backyard veggies

A backyard vegetable garden is as close as it gets to eating local!

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Schools Climate Action Conference

Canberra Environment Centre attended the ACT Government’s recent Schools Climate Action Conference at the University of Canberra to talk with secondary students.

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Native plant use workshop

Big thanks to Aaron and sponsor Icon Water for supporting the biodiversity of the Gungaderra Community Garden during our weekend plant-out.

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Garden update - April

Last month wrapped up with lots of activities in the garden as we turned beds from summer towards the autumn and winter crops.

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Practical introduction to seed saving

We recently hosted Arian McVeigh from Canberra Seed Savers for a very hands-on workshop explaining how we can save and store seed from vegetables and herbs.

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How to start your own vegetable garden

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Tips for reducing food waste

Try these tips for reducing food waste. Your chooks and compost and worms will love you!

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We love Wicking Beds!

Wicking beds are like ‘self-watering’ pots and are great for growing vegetables during hot, dry summers.

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Spring planting

Spring plantings are underway, including tomatoes and a pollinator garden.

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2024 National Kitchen Garden Awards

Canberra Environment Centre recently attended the 2024 National Kitchen Garden Awards at Parliament House!

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Gungaderra Community Garden

We love welcoming new and familiar faces, and you’re invited to help create our new community garden here at Gungaderra Homestead in Harrison. No experience necessary! Thursdays, 9.30-11am.