ACTIVITIES IN 2023

We bought 6 of these cages for our weeds recently (July 23) and now we have signs made to acknowledge the funds we received from Network Tasman Trust to buy them. They are made on site by the Compost Club which is very convenient. Thanks to Ben Bushell and his band of merry volunteers.
The sign reads: "Compost cages at the Waimarama Community Gardens generously funded by Network Tasman Trust  - Peter Malone Community Grant 2022. "

On Wed July 19th we had quite a few more volunteers than usual who came to give us a hand in the gardens. It was a beautiful day with clear blue sky so why not spend an hour or two in this lovely environment. Morning tea is around 11am and we're lucky to have a few very good bakers !

We now have a good system for dealing with our weeds thanks to Ami who is helping with that.
We have a place for noxious weeds like hemlock, kikuyu grass, and convulvulus. The other 2 bins are liquid nettles and seaweed which have been immersed in water for several months now. They make wonderful fertilisers for your plants. When we dig up the oxalis bulbs that are rampant in the gardens we put in a bucket and they get boiled up to kill them and stop them multiplying. 

Activities Planned

Sally holds Edible Weed Foraging workshops, held approximately three times a year. Contact her on 0211.709.443 or [email protected] for the next dates

On May 22nd we will hold our first Crop Swap at Waimarama. Please see the website to find out how it runs. www.cropswapnz.co.nz Starting at 10.30 sharp.

We are also planning a workshop for children in the next school holidays. It will be on growing seeds mostly and maybe include a bit about worms. Watch our FB page for announcements closer to the date.

Community Compost Club

Ben and his happy team of composters will be at the gardens from 9am - 11am Saturday mornings so if you would like to help out, just turn up.
Contact him here: https://www.communitycompost.co.nz/

Seed Saving

We are now actively saving seeds at the gardens. This activity is run by Ami Kennedy who is also involved in the Nelson Seed Library stationed at the Elma Turner Public Library. We are so lucky to have Ami at the gardens now.

Autumn Fete

 to purchase, n Sunday May 15th we are holding a Festival for all to enjoy. There will be plants & produce to purchase, entertainment, talks on flax, worm farming & compost making, Garden tour and . Devonshire teas. A raffle, horse rides for the kids and a lot more. We invite you to bring the family and enjoy our beautiful space in the Brook.

Worm Farm

Paul is the person who looks after all three of our worm farms. You may be able to watch or help him if you contact him. We also have workshops on how to make a  worm farm from time to time. Check in here or on the facebook page.
Contact Paul here: [email protected]

Mushroom
workshop

These workshops have been cancelled due to covid. Please check our FB page for new dates.

Keep an eye on our FB page for updates on workshops and other activities.