Announcement, General

Pruning The Pomes

Sunday 22nd June 2025 11am – 1pm

Pruning backyard apple and pear trees (pome fruit)
Moss Vale Community Garden

Join Moss Vale Community Gardeners for a practical winter fruit tree pruning workshop in their urban orchard.

Time

11am – 1pm
Arrive at 10:45 for an 11am start
Morning Tea on Arrival

Location

Moss Vale Community Garden (MVCG)

Railway Street Moss Vale NSW (next to the Moss Vale Tennis club https://maps.app.goo.gl/kNLqBYZpRsQNE8RR6).

Cost

$20 – Numbers are limited, so please register early here:  email hidden; JavaScript is required

What to expect

  1. A little theory about winter pruning to promote fruit production in pome fruit, with a focus on apple and pear trees.
  2. Pruning tool selection, sharpening and care.
  3. Hands-on pruning instruction and techniques.
  4. Questions answered by experienced gardeners.

Bring

Hat, gloves, camera, gum boots, secateurs (if you have them), water bottle, notepad and writing materials, warm clothes.

Presenters

Join permaculturalist and Garden Coordinator, Jill Cockram, in the heritage apple and pear tree orchard at Moss Vale Community Garden (MVCG). Jill brings over 20 years of permaculture, home gardening and fruit growing experience to this hands-on workshop. Her approach is to encourage interaction and understanding of backyard food production through a mix of theory and practical workshops that sees participants gain confidence, hands-on skills and knowledge. This workshop is presented with support from MVCG gardeners who bring years of experience and practical knowledge on growing food in the Southern Highlands.

 

General, Workshops

An Introduction to Biochar by Mark Williamson (Biochar workshop facilitator)

Two significant developments in soil management in recent years can have important improvements for anyone interested in managing soils. Bio-Char and high fungal composts are both individually significant and the combination of both is greater than the sum of the parts. Both were demonstrated on the 22nd of July 8:30am at the Moss Vale Community Garden Centre.

Through seeing various examples of charcoal production and then inoculating the char it was hoped that participants were be able to produce this important soil amendment. Related to the inoculation process, a demonstration setup and management of a Johnson-Su high fungal compost system was also part of the day’s activities.

There is lots of debate about the long-term significance of these processes in the global context. Being able to efficiently produce and gain advantage from these processes is an excellent way to both enhance our own results and improve agricultural outcomes wherever the larger debate ends up.

These techniques are relevant to anyone seeking good soil outcomes. Farmers, orchardists, gardeners, reveg practitioners, and landscapers will benefit from gaining these skills and understanding their benefits.

Knowing how these beneficial processes are done is an important first step.

Announcement, General, Workshops

BIO-CHAR Workshop

WHEN: Saturday 22nd July 2023 : 8.30am – 3.00pm

HOSTED BY: Moss Vale Community Garden
Railway St, Moss Vale (by the Tennis Courts)

COST: $25.00 per person for the day (includes m/tea)
Registration essential. Bookings close: 18th July. Numbers limited.

HOW: phone Jill on 0414 545 735 or email
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More details here: Bio-Char workshop details

Announcement, General, Public Open Days

World Environment Day

Moss Vale Community Garden is hosting a World Environment Day event.

When: Sunday 5th June

What: regenerative gardening through hot compost and aerated compost tea.

How: phone Jill on 0414 545 735 or email email hidden; JavaScript is required

General

New Signage

No chance of becoming disoriented at the gardens now that Moira has created a wonderful signpost, clearly indicating the location of all the main features and structures.