Breakfast in the Garden August 18th

Worlds largest Platypus

August Gardening Bee to kick off with big breakfast.

Waiting for breakfast no doubt

August 18th will see the regular gardening bees go to saturdays, and in line with a change of date, now the 3rd Saturday of each month we will be doing breakfast from 8am, everyone is welcome to attend, stay for as long as you want, catch up with the gardeners on the day, discuss the season ahead, pick those winter crops.

It will aslo be a good chance to discuss topics such as composting and worm farms, as well as see what has changed over the months prior.

Looking for some more great info, check out carbon offsetting the kids :)
maybe the car or grandkids even,

Like to find out some info on the success of the Uk allotments scheme, try this one.

Still in a bit of a quandry about what to plant for the coming season, look no further than eden seeds

Want to learn more about permaculture, and its philosophies, Earthcare, Peoplecare and Farishare follow this link.

Also don't forget the Camden Counci & Lexis Restaurant Garden Competition is on, with categories for

• Unit/Town House Garden
• New Garden
• Small Residential
• Large Residential
• Community Garden Plot
• Commercial / Industrial
• Most Creative
• Most Sustainable

Entries close wednesday August 1st, and can be found on the Council Website here.





The Power of Community

"Power Of Community" Film Screening

When: Wednesday 25th July

Where: Ironbark Room, Narellan Library, Cnr Elyard and Queen St, Narellan.

Time: 6.30pm - 8pm

RSVP: ASAP to secure spots, seats limited

Contact: Steve re screening on 46455022 to reserve spots

Entry: Gold Coin Donation

Light refreshments will be served

So you ask what is the "Power of Community" about !: in a nutshell - How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

In 1990 when the Soviet Union fell Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis, which they call "The Special Period." The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis – the massive reduction of fossil fuels – is an example of options and hope.

For more information on the Documentary itself click here