Next HLPG Meeting is...

The next Hills Local Permaculture Group Gathering will be on Saturday 20th April 10am - 12pm at Christine's property in Morangup. Details below.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

We're off to Jetto's Patch!

The day has been confirmed. Our next meeting will be at Jetto's Patch on May 19th. Please note the time change. This session will be from 10.30 -midday.


As this is a private residence which is gaining some fame, the address is not being posted here. Please email Nathalie: cwmgoch@iprimus.com.au for the details if you are attending.

This will be great day. Be prepared to see plants you've never seen or heard of before and be sure to bring along all your questions about anything you grow, want to grow or are having trouble growing. You are pretty much guaranteed the Franzinelli's have it thriving in their garden. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Look out! A fun year is planned!

We all LOVE to have a sticky beak in other people's gardens, to see how THEY do it and leave inspired and brimming with ideas. This year the HLPG will be offering a series of opportunities to do just this, including.... *drum roll please*... a visit to Jetto's Patch!

Jetto's Patch is an edible garden absolutely jam packed with layers of edible plants from the ground to the canopy. It has been a labour of love for Dario and Michele Franzinelli for over 20 years and showcases exactly what can be done with a bit of planning and hard work.
Dario and Michele have graciously agreed to let us visit en mass, and share their amazing wealth of knowledge with us. So start gathering your questions!

Click on these links for a preview:

Jetto's Patch on Garden Gurus


Jetto's Patch on Gardening Australia


We are waiting on a date for this one, and will let you know as soon as possible so you can all put it into your diaries. You can also chat with Dario and Michele on Facebook

Jetto's Patch on Facebook

In addition, we will be visiting a number of properties in the Hills and seeing projects underway.

Finally, the planning team discussed a seed and surplus swap and decided we really should do this EVERY meeting, so PLEASE if you have surplus produce, seedlings or seeds, bring them along to share with others.

Looking forward to catching up with all of you!