July 2012 Newsletter

Newsletter

July 2012

Greetings!

We hope you're enjoying our regular newsletters and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Yunung Invite

WBCG members have been cordially invited to Southlake Neighbourhood Centre by the volunteers of the
Yunung Indigenous and Community garden to attend an official presentation by
The Hon Greg Combet MP.
Yunung Indigenous and Community Garden, Morisset Multi-purpose Centre, 143 Dora St Morisset NSW 2264
Morning Tea to follow
Please RSVP to Trish by Sunday, 8th July - 49471821

Greenhouse Relocation

We have need to relocate our greenhouse from its present location in Charlestown to a central location in Warners Bay. If anyone has any space available please contact Trish for further information.

Controlling Aphids

Homemade remedies are a longstanding tradition among organic gardeners, who have had to be creative in finding ways to battle insects and diseases without the help of synthetic chemicals. In the case of fighting aphids, two homemade sprays have proven very effective in controlling aphid infestations. For full details and recipes visit http://organicgardening.about.com/od/pestcontrol/a/spraysforaphids.htm
Warning: Some organic sprays are non-selective insecticides, which means that it will kill beneficial insects (such as lady bugs, who are natural predators of aphids) just as easily as it kills the bad guys. It's best to keep as many beneficials around as possible. If in doubt, sprays should only be used if you haven't seen any beneficial bugs in your garden.

Entertainment Books

New 2012/2013 Entertainment Books still available at WBCG. Offers included valid now and right through to 1st June 2013. Cost $60. $12 from each sale goes to WBCG. Contact Trish to arrange purchase. 4947 1821
See Book offers online here:
http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/search-the-book.aspx?bookinit=newcastle
For more information contact Trish.

Planting Veg & Herbs This Month

Get your Winter veg going now!

Recommendations: Beetroot, Carrots, Chives, Dill, Garlic, Lettuce, Parsnip, Peas, Radish, Rocket, Shallots, Silverbeet / Chard, Snowpeas, Spring Onions, Thyme.

For more planting advice see :

Next Public Meeting

The next scheduled meeting is Sunday 5th August at 2pm at the Lions Club hall Warners Bay. All welcome.

Lions Club Market Stall

The next market stall is this Sunday 8th July from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Volunteers please contact Collis on 0416 221 762. Visitors welcome.

Membership

There have been a few inquiries about renewal of membership fees. Until we get the garden running at Bunya Park, renewal of membership fees will not be required. New members can apply on our website here.

If you'd like any more information on the activities of the Warners Bay Community Garden please call or email Trish.
Click here for contact details.

Sincerely,

Warners Bay Community Garden Inc.

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