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  • The DDO Wrap up

    The day dawned windless and crisp. At 9:15 we realized that a yoga and meditation session would have to be postponed while we anxiously surveyed the 30 poles belonging to Chris’ marquee we needed to set up. Chris sailed in on his bike with the instructions 5 minutes later, averting a collective aneurism.

  • Each Peach Fundraiser Dinner – Sold out!

    Garden Party! It’s on! Join us on August 14th   for a  Garden Party with a Merri twist….a 3-course dinner  at Each Peach, 506 Lygon St,with an all-organic, locally-sourced menu, entertainment and good times, for $35/head! The party’s set and it’s a sell out crowd! If you’re super keen on a ticket you can still email…

  • The Dig Day Out – Saturday 3rd July

    The Dig Day Out Saturday 3rd July – 10.30am til 5pm After 4 long years in the making the Merri Corner Community Garden is finally getting down to core business – GARDENING! Come join us on the opening day of construction on Saturday 3rd July. The event 10.30am   Official Grand Opening Ceremony 11.00am Light…

  • Dig Day Afternoon!

    Coming July 3rd. We will finally break soil! More details soon. It’s gonna be huge! Update: The lines have been marked in preparation for the day! Check out what we did on Monday:

  • Indigenous Plants Workshop

    Saturday 31st July – 1.30pm @ MCCG site with Eve Archbold Learn about some of the beautiful local native plants that can be used in your garden to attract birds and butterflies, create privacy and even to plant for some bush tucker! We’ll go for a stroll along Merri Creek to learn how to identify some…

  • Raised Beds Workshop

    Saturday August 7th – 1:30pm @ MCCG site with the Urban Carpenters The Urban Bush Carpenters are coming to the MCCG to help us learn about and build raised garden beds, wooden planter boxes and compost bins.  The fellas use found timber and pellets to make these fantastic additions to any garden and are going to…

  • Fork to Fork: Sustainable Cooking & Gardening

    Saturday July 24th – 11:00am @ 1/2 Holmes St, Brunswick East (Op. McDonalds) with Arabella Forge Growing your own food has numerous benefits – it can save you time shopping, reduce your costs for groceries, and also supply you with the most nutrient-dense foods possible. Join Arabella Forge for a tour of your garden to dinner…

  • Water Wise Gardening Workshop

    Saturday July 17th – 11:00am @ Ilma Lever, 2a Station St Coburg (along the train tracks just after Moreland rd) with Elspeth Brock Learn how to use permaculture design to keep water in the landscape and techniques to hold water in the soil. What kinds of plants to plant and how to easily identify them.…

  • Compost Workshop

    Sunday June 20th – 11:00am @ Ilma Lever, 2a Station St Coburg (off Moreland Rd) with Elspeth Brock Discover what makes good compost: what to put in and what to leave out. Learn how to ensure your composts stays aoerobic, retains nutrients, and doesn’t attract pests. We will discuss various composting systems, including bins bays…

  • Volunteer Induction

    The Merri Corner Community garden is looking for passionate people to join our group of volunteers. It’s been 3 years in the making, but we’ve signed the lease with Moreland Council and we’re about to start digging! On the corner of Donald and Harrison Sts, the garden will have individual plots for lease, fruit trees,…