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Who Is MDPG
Submitted by admin on June 1, 2006 - 14:59.Mountain Districts Permaculture
- ABOUT OUR PERMACULTURE GROUP.
We are more than just organic vegie gardens.
We publish a bi-monthly newsletter.
We hold monthly meetings at various venues in Victoria from FTG to Macclesfield to Gembrook and all in between.
We network and support each other regularly.
We share resources and use our group power to bulk buy items such as Rye, Canola & Pea straw, bird netting, Dried fruits and foods.
Members have properties from back yards up to 100 acres and organic properties as well to see and learn.
Members have free access to a comprehensive library of books and videos on related subjects.
Celebrate 30 years of Permaculture
Submitted by mike on July 19, 2008 - 09:52.Sep 21 2008 - 00:00
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There will be an Open Day at "Tenderbreak", Heather and Andrew's property in Dixons Creek.
What to expect on the day?
Heather & Andrew have almost completed their mud brick home, and are establishing 3 acres of food production gardens. Learn about the Permaculture principles used in their design and how these can help you lead a more sustainable lifestyle in the city or the country.
7 different short tours will look at features including:-
*Passive solar mudbrick house using thermal mass to control temperature
*Stand alone solar power system (no grid connection).
*Grey and black water worm farm treatment system.
MDPG Meeting - Thursday September 18th 7:30pm
Submitted by mike on July 19, 2008 - 09:47.Sep 18 2008 - 19:30
Sep 18 2008 - 21:30
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MDPG meeting in September will be held at Olwyn's at Heathmont.
This is a great opportunity to swap, collect and chat about seed, plants and tips for growing and getting ready for summer fruit and veg.
As usual, to find out more, please CONTACT US via the tab on our website.
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Community Harvest
Submitted by mike on May 22, 2008 - 15:08.In an attempt to bring together the skills and passion of home grown food, Michelle and Kerry have applied for a grant to get the project off the ground.
The Project has several aims:
1. To increase the supply of local food
2. To support people to grow their own food and
3. To link people together in a local area to share knowledge and experience.
What else can you get from this program?
1. Distribute surplus food
2. Sharing resources to help grow food.
Public information sessions are being held to help establish community and individual needs.
For more information, click on the link at the top of our home page.
