New facebook page, and how to reply to a blog post

For those of you with facebook, please visit our new facebook page. I will keep this updated with events and reply to comments on there also.

Some of you have been having trouble commenting on the blog, so I've decided to post a quick how-to guide so we can get some conversation going.

The first step is to click on the link stating the number of comments. In the image below, it says 2 comments, but it could say "No comments" if you are the first to reply. I've highlighted the link in the red box.

Once you've clicked this link, a new box will open up so that you can type your message:

If you have a gmail account, you can select "comment as: google account" and the comment will show up with your name. Otherwise, click on the box next to "comment as" and select "Anonymous".

Then click on publish. If you choose Anonymous, make sure to write your name or we won't know who posted the message. Feel free to leave a message on this blog post, if you want to test it out.

Upcoming events

Fencing Demo
Sunday 14th July beginning 9.30am

Meet at Paul's house, (address removed)

Paul Robinson has kindly offered to do a hands on demo of fencing on his property. Wear sturdy boots and thick gloves (to handle barbed wire). Please RSVP Judy if you are coming, for morning tea purposes (jj_clarke135@hotmail.com).

Group Manure Collection
Sunday 21st July beginning 9.30am

Meet at Sarah's house, (address removed)

Bring shovels and wheelbarrows or large bags, gloves and sturdy shoes. Morning tea will be provided. It will be a collective effort - each person will be expected to help load/unload another's load - "one for you and one for me" if you know what I mean. Please RSVP to jj_clarke135@hotmail.com if you are attending, for numbers for morning tea.

We will have a back up manure source of we get all at this first site so there will be no shortage. We will have a number of trailers, but if you have one, please bring it - it will make the day shorter. If you have any further collection sources please let me know or contact me for further information.

"A brand new world"
Sunday July 28th, 9:30am

NEW ADDRESS! With Liz, Matt, Lily, Eve and Oliver at (address removed)

See the basics in action. Liz and Matt are establishing a new productive garden in their backyard, and they will explain their plans for the future.

AGM to be held afterwards. Agenda will be sent out soon, we promise to keep it as brief and fun as possible! Your ideas are very necessary and welcome.

"Old from new….imaginative garden designs"
Plus our first Home Harvest Plant Swap!
Sunday September 29th, 9.30am

Incorporating recycled elements into imaginative garden design.

Beekeeping with Danielle 
Sunday 27th October, 9.30am

Wallan Nursery

A basic introduction to beekeeping for Home Harvesters new to this activity.



Garden Party - details to be confirmed
Sunday 24th November, 9.30am

Other group days on the horizon:

Mulch your prunings with our community mulcher
Preserving days – bulk tomatoes and other fruits and veggies

Plus any ideas that come up at the AGM!

Also of interest to Home Harvesters, Lancefield Neighbourhood House is running a beekeeping course on October 12 and 19 with Jim Stamson. If you are interested please contact Lancefield Neighbourhood House at lancefieldhouse@tpg.com.au.