Newsletters
Spring 2026 Newsletter
Spring has arrived and the Garden is waking up. The winter crops are giving their last, beds are being replanted with tomatoes, zucchinis and beans, and there's a real buzz around the place. With the new season comes a fresh cycle of working bees, market stalls and our AGM, so read on for everything you need to know for the months ahead.
Winter 2026 Newsletter
As the season changes, there's still plenty to do in our Community Garden.
We will be sharing our updates with you each season via email and on our website.
Feb – April 2026 Newsletter
Did you hear about the secret compost project happening in the Garden?! Read the newsletter to find out more. Plus, read tips on what to do in the Garden for the first few months of the year. And have your say on the newsletter: share your thoughts and ideas in a member survey
Nov 2025 – Jan 2026 Newsletter
Catch up with what’s been happening in the Garden, and mark your diaries for end of year events. The big one is the Bunnings BBQ on November 30.
Bugs on the Bellarine: Tomato potato psyllid
Agriculture Victoria has an active biosecurity notice restricting movement of some plants on the Bellarine to control the spread of the tomato potato psyllid (TPP) (Bactericera cockerelli).
August – October 2025 Newsletter
Read gardening AND cooking tips using produce from the plot in the latest newsletter. Plus, find out what’s happening in the Garden from August to October, including the AGM on Sunday 31 August.
Archived Newsletters
Read gardening AND cooking tips using produce from the plot in the latest newsletter. Plus, find out what’s happening in the Garden from August to October, including the AGM on Sunday 31 August.
Composting
Compost is black gold and vital to the health and vitality of the Garden. Read on for composting tips from Chris, the Garden’s compost connoisseur.
Egg shells and composting: tips
Compost is black gold and vital to the health and vitality of the Garden. Read on for composting tips from Chris, the Garden’s compost connoisseur.
COVID-19 Protocols
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, strict protocols regarding access and operation are currently in place. We appreciate that food security is important during this challenging period of time.