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Chilli

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Capsicum annuum, C. chinense, C. pubescens, C. baccatum

Origin: South and Central America

Plant: All year round in warm climates

Harvest: All year round in warm climates

Propagate: Seed

These decorative, short-lived, warm climate perennials are renowned for their fiery fruit which come in a variety of colours: red, yellow, orange, black, purple, green. These plants grow up to 2 metres high with the smaller fruit generally being the hottest but their are many exceptions. The flesh and seeds of the fruit are eaten, with the seeds being the hottest component. Chilli seeds need warmth to germinate and enjoy a hot and sunny position with well drained soil. Regular watering is important avoid excessive application of fertilisers, instead provide a high level of organic matter and be sure to practice crop rotation.

Saturday, 2 March 2019, 8 am – 1 pm – Plant Swap, Free Workshops & Family Morning At YCG

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Lissa Evans and Sandra Cathcart

Why a Plant Swap? Plant swaps are a fun way to get rid of any extra plants you may have by swapping them for plants you want.

Following on from the great success of the Sunshine Coast Plant Swap at Steps Nursery in Caloundra, local online gardening group, All Things Garden have teamed up with the Yandina Community Gardens to provide the Yandina Community Gardens Plant Swap and Sale, Saturday, 2nd March from 8am-1pm. Bring your plants and swap them. It is that simple. Established vegetable seedlings, herbs, and garden plants accepted.

“Previous events have been so well received by the local gardening community” stated Sandra Cathcart from All Things Garden. “We were asked to hold an event further north and Yandina Community Gardens kindly offered to host” she explained.

It’s more than just a plant swap though, it’s about raising awareness of the fantastic Community Gardens on the Coast. Yandina Community Gardens is a volunteer-run organisation that promotes environmentally sustainable, affordable and healthy living based on permaculture principles. We are hoping to build an Outdoor Education Centre so that more visitors can learn the benefits of growing their own food and the health benefits associated with eating foods that come from a chemical free and safe environment. As a volunteer organisation, vital funding is required to achieve our goal.

“But don’t’ worry if you don’t have plants to swap” says, Lissa Evans, one of our valued volunteers, “we have arranged a variety of free workshops including how to keep chickens in your own back yard, building and using wicking beds and the best way to utilise worm farms and towers in your garden. Our Nursery will also be open for sales. It’s going to be a great family morning out with kids activities, raffle prizes, food and drinks, and delicious coffee from Mambo Coffee Roasters.”

Come and join us and support the development of our beautiful Gardens.

Tuesday, 15 January 2019, 6 – 8 pm – Making your own wax cloth wraps

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Join our presenters from the  ‘Giving Plastic The Flick’ group for a hands-on workshop making your own wax wraps. These workshops are a great place to meet new friends and discover just how easy it is to make re-usable wax wraps in your own home. You will learn about various methods, what materials you need and where to source products. We aim to make 4-5 wraps of varying sizes on the day.

Please bring

Pieces of fine cotton material. Some suggested sizes are: Small ( 12x 12 cm), Medium ( 23 x 23 cm), Large ( 33×33 cm). You may have some at home, or check out Op Shops as they often stock a variety of good material. It must be COTTON, not polycotton. If you are buying from your local fabric supplier, consider 100% cotton Lawn or light sheeting material. You will need to wash and dry your material prior to the workshop. Some material will be available on the day for a donation.  We will have templates to cut if you have larger pieces of material. Bring along Pinking Sheers if you have them.

Herbal teas made from our garden will be available.

Places are limited and bookings essential. These workshops are all weather events (rain or shine).

This will be a relaxed fun morning. To book, click here

This project has been proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council’s grants program.

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Saturday, 19 January 2019, 9 am – 1 pm, Compost Bay Making Workshop with Dave Clark

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Join local permaculturist Dave Clark in a hands-on session building the perfect compost bays. Dave will not only teach you how to build a compost bay but also share his secrets with regard to making the best compost that will bring your soil back to fertility. Dave has 25 years experience as a permaculturist and has studied with Bill Mollison and Graeme Sait. He continues to read and experiment on his own property where he has brought a very poor soil back to life.

The workshop includes a light lunch

To book for this workshop click here

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Saturday, 12 January, 10 am -12 pm, Kids Fun Activities with Gayle & Amber

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grandparents-grandkikdsJoin us for some garden activity fun.

We will start with a garden walkabout and talk about bugs and bees, worms and chickens. We will then create some creatures and masks with found and repurposed materials. We will also do some potting up.

Bring food and drink to share if you wish.

Important: Please wear clothes that can be paint & dirt stained… aprons & covers are helpful.

Activities suitable for children aged 5-12. A parent/carer needs to accompany the child/children.

Booking essential as places are limited. To book click here

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Elizabeth Fekonia - Permaculture Real Food
Anne Gibson - The Micro Gardener
Morag Gamble - Our Permaculture Life
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Acknowledgement of country

Yandina Community Gardens acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the land, the Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) people, past and present and emerging. We recognise and wish to learn from their spiritual and cultural connection to the land.