14 Peachey CG News President Mia’s Tip Did you know that strawberries are one of the few fruits that have their seeds on the outside? Strawberries are in season right now. Our local Jacobs Well farmers are planting up runners now. They love growing on raised mounds. These are so satisfying for kids to watch grow and eat. What to grow this month from Mia 1st Quarter of the new moon -Plant leafy vegetables. My choice for fruity vegie is beans, capsicum, chilli, luffas, squash, corn and tomatoes. After the full moon week- Plant root vegetables. Beetroots, carrots, leeks, onions, radishes, potatoes and sweet potatoes. A great tip is to plant carrots and onions or leeks together and give them plenty of sun. Herb of the month with Annemaree Heartsease, also known as: Johnny Jump Ups, wild pansy, Cuddle me, and Viola Tricolour This adorable little flowering plant is an annual, looking like a miniature pansy with purple, yellow and white flowers. You can put five of the flowers into a teacup and add boiling water for a cuppa, may require a teaspoon of honey, great for sore throats, swollen tonsils as it acts as an anti-inflammatory, agent, a tonic for good health and apparently a blood purifier. If you allow the tea to steep for up to 10 minutes, the flavoured water can be used for a wash to treat childhood eczema, cradle cap, dandruff and dermatitis. The flowers being edible can be added as a garnish on salads and sweet dishes. It can be grown in sun or shade and is a welcome addition to any garden. Picking the flowers will lengthen the life of the little bush. One that always brings on a delightful splash of colour in any garden patch. Enjoy! Free to beautify your space. Bring buckets bring your trailer fill them with bark chips for your gardens, walkways, under swing sets, etc. The storm season has delivered to us huge amounts of chips that we don’t have space for. Please come and help yourself. Great for no dig gardens or filling up space in raised garden beds. Located at the Peachey CG entrance on McCreadie Rd. Scraps for soil project. Please note at this time we cannot take any kitchen scraps. We will resume this soil making service in a few weeks. Community Share Chest is on site at Peachey. This is a service of a community pantry for all if you are passing by drop in and take a look. Grab something for your drive or grab something for someone else. Gifts of nonperishable food and small household items are welcome. PEACHEY CG EVENTS Crop Swap 1st Sunday of each month from 2pm each month. No $$ exchanged, come and swap what you grow or create. All welcome. Workshop 6th April Busting Myths in Subtropical Gardening Presenter Annemaree Mothers Yoga Circle Tuesdays 10-30am -12pm with Bella. Limited numbers please register to avoid disappointment. See QR code for all the details, 0490 129 856 mothersyogacircle@gmail.com Harmony Living Party Sunday 21 April 2024 , 11am - 3pm at Peachey Community Gardens, 13 McCreadie Rd, Ormeau Hills. In a world where hectic schedules and constant distractions can take a toll on our wellbeing, the Harmony Living Party offers a sanctuary of tranquillity. Here, amidst the lush surroundings of Peachey Community Gardens, you will discover a haven where wellness takes centre stage. At this enriching event, you will have the opportunity to: v Explore a range of health modalities, Services and products. vConnect with Professionals: to guide you on a journey of self-care, selfdiscovery, and self-love. The Harmony Living Party is a celebration of this philosophy, our aim is to unite the community in the pursuit of wellness and wholeness. For those of you who enjoyed the Art Hub with Peter last year, Pete will be back, offering small group Intuitive Art Coaching. He can usually be found in a local café pencilling out his surroundings. Mark your calendars and be part of this transformative event. More event information : 0424 171 019 Where is Peachey Community Garden? Corner of Tillyroen and McCreadie Roads Ormeau Friday Mornings: 9am -afternoon. Light morning tea provided. Saturday Mornings: Annemarie has a stall at the Helensvale High School Markets selling seeds, seedlings also offering a garden design service so you can grow at home. 6am – 11am Sunday afternoons: 3pm until the mozzies come out. Afternoon tea provided. Contact: Peachey Member 0424 171 019 Email: peacheycg@gmail.com
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