This is a repeat of an article written on the Coffs Harbour Garden Club’s blog some time ago. It has always generated a lot of
Pyrethrum is an extract from chrysanthemum (Tanacetum cinerariifolium). It is one of the oldest pesticides known, and is also the strongest insecticide allowed under organic standards guidelines.
Diatomaceous Earth – This magical dust is effective against caterpillars, ants, apohids, codling moth, whitefly, beetles, loopers, mites, snails, slugs, leaf hoppers and a variety
To find something that will help us overcome pests in our gardens AND not do damage either to ourselves or the environment is a challenging
This subject was first written about on the Coffs Harbour Garden Club blogspot and as it generated so much discussion, this and other organic approach
An another lesson from Garden Clubs of Australia’s John Kitt – this time on soil.
Flowers can say it all – ‘Get Well’, ‘Thank you’, ‘I’m sorry’, ‘Thinking of you’ etc etc these sentiments are expressed eloquently just by extending
Ever wanted to know what’s in those little packets that are often included in quality cut flower bunches? AND do they make a difference to
Garden Clubs of Australia Committee Member, John Kitt has sent an informative and educational ‘lesson’ on crop rotation in our veggie patches.
Garden Clubs of Australia Committee Member John Kitt has sent some interesting and educational information to share with our members.
Although they can be vigorous to a fault, swathes of colourful nasturtiums give a garden an almost magical easy-care appeal. Nasturtium have over 80 species
The All Entrant Draw was conducted Saturday Night by Residential Judge Phyllis Hoy (R) and assisted by Coffs Garden Club’s Vice President Margaret Crawley. The
All entries processed – Tick Judge’s books prepared – Tick Steward and Driver packs prepared – Tick Sequence Order worked out – Tick Secret Valley
The paper entry form will be available from 25 July at local nurseries, the Botanic Garden, and Woolgoolga Seniors however, feel free to download your
A Little About the Comp and Some Hints Each September, the Coffs Garden Club conduct a garden competition for home owners, renters, commercial/industrial properties and
image Margaret Hunt Please don’t be ‘put off’ by all this information about points of consideration in judging a garden. Rather, treat it as background
image Jeannine Young Always a bit tricky this aspect of judging. Lawn is fairly easy to assess, it should be neatly presented – mown (but
President: Margaret Hunt 0434 196 854 email: presidentchgc@gmail.com
Vice Pres: Margaret Crawley 6656 1481 email: vicepresidentchgc@gmail.com
Secretary: Maria Bell 6656 2429 email: secretarychgc@gmail.com
Treasurer: Geoff Bell 0405 524 257 email: treasurerchgc@gmail.com
Outings: Margaret Franks 0421 366 013 email: outingschgc@gmail.com
Patron: Patricia Roser OAM
The Garden Club meet at the Botanic Garden Display Room the THIRD Saturday of the month Jan-Nov (unless otherwise advised).
We ask members to be there at 1:30pm to place their exhibits on the Competition Table, have an opportunity to browse the Trading Table and have a natter. The actual meeting kicks off after the judging of the competition table (usually 15 min). At the moment we are still having a BYO afternoon tea due to COVID.
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