When: Saturday 4th Dec Permablitz : 9.30 am til 5pm,

The “Garden Party”. Theme: think “Greenery”!

"Extra talks and workshops for the celebration of the 100 Permablitz weekend!

Come along for a great day!

On Saturday, December 4 we invite you to join us to build and plant in the Permaculture food
gardens!

The first Commons blitz saw over 30 people come together to dig, drill, screw, compost & propagate.
A 20 meter long raised sleeper bed now sits in place waiting for an irrigation system, plants and YOU.

In this second Commons Permablitz, we will turn our focus to create the children’s garden , planting
in the Berry & Tea garden the Orchard Garden featuring fruit trees.

Come to join us and learn about:
- Constructing a Living Willow Archway , maybe one of the first Living Willow structure in
Melbourne
- Constructing two wick sleeper garden beds in the hottest corner of the children’s garden.
- Planting the Berry & Tea Garden located in the shady area.
- Planting fruit trees & learn about companion plants, perennials & annuals in the orchard
garden
- Harvesting & Seed saving for the existing courtyard gardens.
- & more!

What to bring:

· For the blitz - sturdy shoes/clothes, shovel, gardening gloves, any spare seedlings..
· A plate to share in morning and afternoon tea, (lunch is provided, but please RSVP) and your music instrument!

The event
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9.00am
Registration
9.30am
Welcome & Permablitz Gathering Circle - Brief of the Day
10.00am
Construction Begins! – Willow archway, raised wick sleeper beds, planting out the
garden beds & creating Children’s play area.
1.00pm
Yummy Lunch
1.45- 4.45pm Fun continues to get the gardens complete!
5pm - 6 pm Join us for a cold beer or juice at the end of a rewarding days work.
RSVP:

Please RSVP to: Seila This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 0413 895 260
& Martin This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 0403 440 996

The South Melbourne Commons will hold the a Food Festival on December 11 & 12. Come back and
enjoy in the next weekend!

Where:
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The South Melbourne Commons
Corner of Bank & Montague St., South Melbourne.
Limited car parking available - Public Transport close by or get on your Bike!

About the Commons
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The South Melbourne Commons is a joint venture between the Father Bob Maguire Foundation and
Friends of the Earth. The commons is a new community hub that will feature a food co-operative,
organic café, childrens’s playgroups & kids parties, office space for community groups, a beautiful
community hall for community events and much more. Underpinned by best environmental
standards, the commons fulfills a social purpose and aims to provide valuable services for the local
community.