Getting the best out of your garden was the theme of the first of a series of workshops being presented by Deniliquin U3A Inc.
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Each workshop is on the theme of self sufficiency and sustainability, with attendance free thanks to funding provided by Edward River Council.
Saturday’s workshop was held in partnership with the Deniliquin Community Gardens.
Between the mini workshops on potting, composting and managing fruit fly, guests were given the opportunity to peruse the gardens with same taking the opportunity to pick up some fresh produce to take home.
Delicious cakes, scones and other treats were also enjoyed.
Two further workshops will be hosted as part of the series.
On Monday, May 6, U3A will partner with Edward River Art Society for a workshop on making and decorating your own journal/sketch book/shopping list using items from around the home.You will also be shown how to bind the book.
This will be hosted at the Deniliquin Multi Arts Hall in Cressy Street, from 2pm to 4pm with afternoon tea provided. Bookings are required by May 4.
The third workshop is titled ‘Simple Sewing, Recycling & Mending’, and will be presented by the Deniliquin Stitching Group on Friday, May 10 at the Deniliquin Multi Arts Hall also, from 10am to noon with morning tea provided. Bookings are required by May 8.
All bookings can be made by calling Helen Burnham on 0400 110 749.
Jeanie Whittaker, Andrew Smith, Mary Claire Reilly and Ben Harris.
Organisers and guest speakers (from left) Helen Burnham, Alison and Maurice Wilson, Deniliquin Community Gardens president Ben Harris, Marcia Kennedy, John Russell, Gayle Beckton and Helen Thompson.
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