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Growing great tomatoes – ZOOM online
WEDNESDAY, 27 October, 8PM-9.30PM
Learn our best tips and tricks for growing great tomatoes in Melbourne. We’ll provide information on staking, watering and fertilising and there will also be a Q & A session.
10 year online celebration featuring Costa – ZOOM online
SATURDAY, 23 OCTOBER, 2PM – 3PM
We will have a HUGE online celebration with lots of fun. As a special treat, Costa Georgiadis of Gardening Australia will be dropping in to say Hi.
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Become a member and get access to the community garden, the tool library and our seed library. We welcome all members of the community and have regular events and workshops to enjoy.