Canberra Organic Growers Society

Part-time gardener wanted

editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:21:03 +0000

Hello,

I have a large historical garden in the inner south of Canberra. I am trying to find a passionate gardener who is available to work 3 hours per week on-going. This opportunity may suit a semi-retired person, but I would welcome anyone who is reliable, knowledgeable and passionate. If you are interested, or know someone who may be, please contact me on 0421 753 123.

Thanks,
Ben

Free bokashi contents

editor — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:54:53 +0000

Hello,

I have recently moved to Canberra and have a very small townhouse garden. I use a bokashi bin but have no more space to dig it into the garden. Can anyone use the bokashi contents? I can deliver northside.

Tina

Herb Robert Plants

editor — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:34:30 +0000

Hello,

I am urgently looking to buy some herb robert plants as I use them as a health tonic. Can you please help me in my search for someone who can sell me a few plants that I can put in pots.

My number is 6161 5401.

Thank you,
John

Wanted – elderberry plant

editor — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:35:38 +0000

Hi Canberra gardeners,

I’m looking for someone with an elderberry plant who is willing to give me some cuttings/suckers so I can propagate my own hedge. If you could help me please reply to this post.

Thanks,
Steve

Seeking Polytunnel advice

editor — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:28:36 +0000

I am a keen vegetable gardener who lives in Yass. Would you know of anyone in the ACT or surrounding area who grows vegies in a Polytunnel as I am interested in building one so I can still have produce during winter months.

Look forward to hearing from you.

kind regards ,David

Wanted – potato onions

editor — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:23:10 +0000

I am after some potato onions to grow. I used to grow them when I was younger but have been unable to find any lately. I have had bad experiences with one of the companies that offers them so would rather buy them from a backyard grower.

I am happy to pay for postage, I can pay for the onions or offer a swap if I have anything that you would like.

Damien

Wanted – organic gardener

editor — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:45:12 +0000

Hello,

I live in Narrabundah and have a garden where I am trying to organically grow plants. However, my knowledge and time is limited. I would like a knowledgeable organic gardener to come to my property once a month to simply manage the fruit trees and roses. I can manage the rest of the garden. The fruit trees require pest control and pruning etc. I can buy all the required material and pay the gardener an appropriate hourly rate. The day/time they come could be flexible. I am not sure how many hours would be involved. My phone number is 62608503. Please contact me for more details.

Thanks,
Jane

Help! Stone Fruit Tragedy

editor — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:36:53 +0000

Hello,

I have a pleach – a cross between a blood plum and a white peach. Stunning fruit! I’ve got an issue with fruit fly (that a trap largely failed to control) and also tiny 2-3mm dark brown segmented beetles. I have not been able to identify these anywhere and and other stone fruit is at risk. Any clues?

Thanks,
Anthea

Wanted – kitchen garden specialist

editor — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:31:55 +0000

Queanbeyan South Public School has received funding from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, and is now looking for a Kitchen Garden specialist. For information about the program and the position, please contact Karen Sultan, Deputy Principal, on 6297 3655.

Health & Environmental Risks of GM Crops

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:29:05 +0000

See Events on the COGS home page for more information on a lecture by Professor Gilles-Eric Seralini on the Health & Environmental Risks of GM Crops. The lecture will be held on 28 February at 4pm -5pm, Molony room, Emeritus Faculty, Australian National University.