Category: events

  • 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,…

  • Introduction to Permaculture Workshop

    Introduction to Permaculture Workshop Saturday 22nd May Cnr Donald and Harrison Streets (MCCG Site)  1:30pm with Eve Archbold This workshop is aimed at beginners or any folks who are interested in learning the basics of Permaculture design and practise. We’ll be discussing the ethics and principles that underpin Permaculture and will look at how we can…

  • Did you get your Jig on? We did!

    The Merri Jig rocked the socks off the Edinburgh Castle last Friday night when New Archer, Biscotti, The Chalga Party and the magnificent Puta Madre Brothers came to town! The evening began with the beautiful soothing vocals of indie-folk maestro New Archer warming the crowd, before the kooky, energetic Biscotti enticed the brave to the…

  • The Merri Jig!

    Come along on Friday 16th April to the Edinburgh Castle for the Merri Jig! A splendid night will be had! RSVP via our Facebook Event page Band list: Puta Madre Brothers Chalga Party Biscotti New Archer MC Bernard Caleo Tickets: $15 full / $12 concession $25 entry + membership Available on the door or email…

  • THE MERRI CORNER COMMUNITY GARDEN WISH LIST

    Based on the construction project plan we’ve developed, these are the tools, hardware and building materials we’re looking for  to get started. If you have access to any of these items either to donate or at a reduced cost, we’d love to hear from you! THE BIG STUFF: WATER TANK (37,680L) RIPPING EQUIPMENT USE/HIRE/LABOUR SKIP…