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• Collection Maintenance & Discussion

  • When
    Wed, November 21, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Pettys Orchard

  We will be fixing the netting and continuing the work in the nursery. Weather looks poor but we willl still be there.
  

  We always discuss plans for the orchard - what and when to plant, and how we can improve protection and condition of our trees - & we encourage new input.

  Wednesday working bees are normally the first and third Wednesdays. Please register so you receive an email the Monday before - occasionally we cancel if there is little to do or the weather is lousy.
  

  This is a free event. You do not need to book and no experience is necessary, but we do ask that you email fsurr@tpg.com.au to let us know you are coming.
  
  Coffee, tea and refreshments are provided.
  
  Wear sturdy boots and clothing, as well as a hat and sunscreen as we are often examining trees.
  
  

  
  

  Address: Cnr Homestead & Monckton Rds, Templestowe, 3106 Victoria, Australia.

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• Orchard Maintenance Workshop

  • When
    Sun, December 02, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Pettys Orchard

  We will be checking fruit-set and planning for the coming picking season. Possibly grass cutting by mower and whipper-snipper. More pruning of trees. Discussion and planning over coffee.
  

   Work with our experienced volunteers and learn some new skills.

  
  

  
  This is a free event. You do not need to book and no experience is necessary. Contact heritagefruitssociety@gmail.com for further information.
  
  Coffee, tea and refreshments are provided.
  
  Wear sturdy boots and clothing, as well as a hat and sunscreen. If you wish, you can bring a pair of gardening gloves and your own secateurs, preferably with your name clearly written on them.
  

  
  

  Address: cnr Homestead and Monckton Rds, Templestowe, 3106 Victoria, Australia.

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• Collection Maintenance & Discussion

  • When
    Wed, December 05, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Pettys Orchard

  We will be continuing work on the netting and in the nursery, plus general maintenance.. Possibly mowing and putting more guards around trees.

  We always discuss plans for the orchard - what and when to plant, and how we can improve protection and condition of our trees - & we encourage new input.

  Wednesday working bees are normally the first and third Wednesdays. Please register so you receive an email the Monday before - occasionally we cancel if there is little to do or the weather is lousy.
  

  This is a free event. You do not need to book and no experience is necessary, but we do ask that you email fsurr@tpg.com.au to let us know you are coming.
  
  Coffee, tea and refreshments are provided.
  
  Wear sturdy boots and clothing, as well as a hat and sunscreen as we are often examining trees.
  
  

  
  

  Address: Cnr Homestead & Monckton Rds, Templestowe, 3106 Victoria, Australia.

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