From mkli at riseup.net  Sat Nov 13 11:26:58 2010
From: mkli at riseup.net (maikkeli)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:26:58 +1100
Subject: [MonashCommunityGarden] Blackburn Plot launch - Monash Uni
	Community Garden
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*Monash Community Garden presents...*
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*** New community garden (BP; Blackburn Plot) Launch ***
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*Friday 19th Of November, 2pm to around 8pm*
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New Bigger and Better community garden, off Martins St (which is off
Blackburn Rd, opposite Monash Uni Clayton) is having a get together of all
interested people, to have a site reconnaissance, eat food, meet people and
have a fun time.

**Why?*
*Because it?s going to be awesome! (see this picture of awesomeness
potential: [http://flic.kr/p/8T161o]) and you?ll probably make some friends
and learn some awesome skills, and it?s a chance to cat...ch up with people
after end of exams too! AND we get to kick start the 'Blackburn Plot'.

**What?*
*Eating food, Mapping the site, coming up with ideas, basic soil analysis,
eating food and possibly some games.

**Who?* *
Everyone who is interested in whatever way. (including the Notting Hill
Community Association people)

**Where?**
Martins St site.... Behind 700 Blackburn Road:
http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=118435348024723634218.000468e54a9a2d44f8af0&ll=-37.906622,145.142355&spn=0.008313,0.013626&t=h&z=16&iwloc=000494ed60c1d52a90fee

**When?*
*Friday 19th of November, 2pm start to be "kicked out" around 8pm all up.

2pm eating get to know you games
then, split into small groups of 3-4people to go forth and do specific
useful stuff.
(return for afternoon tea)
5-6 (quick)get to re-know you games and consolidation of findings. 5-8
Notting Hill Community Association people will be there.
6-8 mingle and think and plan.

**What should I bring?*
*Food and water (lunch, afternoon tea and dinner picnics!).

**What else can I bring to make life easier?*
*? A keen eye and a joyful heart.
? Measuring tapes! Or string Lots and lots.
? First Aid Kit.
? String and stakes/poles and a mallet.
? Pen, pencil and paper and something to lean on, rulers and the such like.
? Something colourful to make it festive!
? Extra water, Extra food, A thermos of tea and some mugs.
? Compass
? Protractor and a tube to look through, and some string to make an
angle/height measurer.
? A scientific Calculator that can do cos, sine, tan (and the knowledge in
how to do it)
? A spade/ trowel (and a jar for soil testing).
? String
? Large pieces of paper to draw maps on, or even a print out of google maps
of the site.
? A camera
? Books on identifying common plants and weeds or soil types or birds or
aquatic insects or whatever.
? A keen eye and a joyful heart.
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From mkli at riseup.net  Mon Nov 15 07:42:19 2010
From: mkli at riseup.net (maikkeli)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:42:19 +1100
Subject: [MonashCommunityGarden] Fwd: Ideas
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From: Seila Hierk <seilahierk at gmail.com>
Date: 14 November 2010 23:56
Subject: Fwd: Ideas
To: mkli at riseup.net


I tried sending this to blackburn plot google goup, as given by Tim but
bounce back, I don't think I am on the list. For your information and to
distribute as needed.


Hi all

I helped to develop the Monash Permaculture Group management plan for the
garden. I have included the final draft as a copy, I will liase with MPG
complete the final version.

I think the friday meeting on nov 19th is a great initiatve to start the
planning, to document the plans and process and the Uni requires this
document.

I will be there after 4pm.

It is great to Nottinghill community group there and all interested
stakeholders to develop the site together.

The blackburn plot will be more technical compared to the garden as there
will need to be a commercial component to have continous vegetable
production all year round. The hothouse and shade house will the the heart
of the enterprise to produce enough seedlings all year round.

This is also an opportunity to apply to the sustainable communities grant of
$50 000 to get seed funding for the key infrasctrture. This will include the
irrigation system, hothouse and shade house, perhaps some igloo plastic
hothouse for winter production. Can I suggest also funds for a paid garden
coodinator to implement the project and liaise with all stakeholders?

There are also several grants available next year as well, most are up to
$5000. The Victorian Multicultural Commission grant, Strenthening
communities is up to $20 000 and closes early december. This is over $75 000
in potential funding.

Either way it is essential for the planning document to be prepared as soon
as possible for numerous reasons. To satisify the need from the university
to see the planning document, to ensure there is a management plan to guide
the project, to bring all stakeholders together, to forsee the budgetary
requirements and timeline, and finally to assist with funding grant for
infrasctucture of personnel and physical infrasctructure.

It is essential to have the costings for the project as this helps with
funding goals and target.

Seila
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From ihaka.marsh at gmail.com  Wed Nov 24 02:55:06 2010
From: ihaka.marsh at gmail.com (Ihaka)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:55:06 +1100
Subject: [MonashCommunityGarden] Fwd: Working bee for Community
	Healthfulness Co-operative this Sunday 28/11/10
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Hey Guys,

Also posted this as a topic in we-eat-monash group but  here it is for those
of you who don't check the group activity.
Some of you may know Pat, he's been around the Monash Permaculture Garden a
bit. He's got an awesome initiative that he's undertaking and needs some
willing hands to help at a WORKING BEE THIS SUNDAY. I unfortunately ca't be
there because of work commitments but I strongly encourage you to contact
him and get involved.

Cheers heaps,

Ihaka
(Isaac Marsh)

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From: Patrick Tale <patsta666 at hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Subject: Working bee for Community Healthfulness Co-operative this Sunday
28/11/10
To: ihaka.marsh at gmail.com


 Hi everyone!



This coming Sunday the 28th of November we will be putting on a huge working
bee out on the Co-op site.  This is a really great opportunity to come to
work on the property, meet some of our members and also some people new to
the Co-operative that are getting involved for the first time.  We are
expecting a fair turnout even at this stage, with a few members of the
Monash Permaculture Garden, perhaps EWB members and other friends having
already expressed their interest in attending this weekend.  This is great
because we have a lot to do!



We will be focusing on work on the vegie garden and orchard (planting more
vegies, harvesting?, re-mulching, digging new beds, fertilising, relabelling
fruit trees, re-tying/staking and weed control).  Also, for those interested
we will be continuing our discussion on the shed (using sustainable
materials), and on the driveway/crossover + carpark.  This is in preparation
for a likely mid-December working bee to start on these tasks.



Lunch at 12pm and a general meeting at 1pm until 3pm will also occur as per
usual, please let the group know whether or not you are attending this
Sunday.  It is important that you let us know because Gayle will be so
generously providing lunch for us and needs to be able to cater for you.  We
also would like to get an idea of numbers in advance.



I?m looking forward to seeing everyone and getting out on the site to do
some more work, especially since we did not have a meeting last month!

Can?t wait! I hope to see you soon, Pat.



(My email has been temporarily restricted from me by Monash due to an
enrolment mistake, so Gayle and Isaac sent this for me).



MPG and EWB members: please contact Pat on 0439 343 107; transport from and
back to Clayton may be able to be arranged.



Community Healthfulness Co-operative meets at 79 Old Healesville Rd, Yarra
Glen.
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