Hi, new members, can you please introduce yourself Tell us all where you're from? Let us all know what you love about gardening, growing your own food. All of the members want to welcome you with open arms into the warm community that is growing every day.

It has taken over 10 years for this tree to set fruit. I am so excited! I'm growing it in a pot like most of my fruit trees. Not sure if it is red or black. It is growing in a semi arid climate near the nsw/Vic border

Next year, there is also the recycle and repurpose monthly challenge. Where each month, members who want to join in on this repurpose challenge. From what I see, we have two members, @Alisha Hobart and @Kayleen West, and I am sure many more who would like to take part. @Lorna Abrahams I believe likes to recycle too, yes? I will be running the vlogging creators, so it will be up to you, the members, to get this rolling. I think it's an awesome idea, thanks, Alisha. Those who sign up for the monthly repurpose and recycle will receive this card as a way of saying thank you for your contribution. By creating mini events, challenges and vlogs, we can keep making this space a productive, educational, and fun community for all. Please let us all know if you would like to take part in this starting in 2026?

@Marty Ware @Steve Thomas and myself would like all members to be involved in sharing what your Planting, Growing or Harvesting in your backyard. Please share photos or videos here in this new category or on this post. Marty is going to run a vlog along side this and Steve is going to help encourage and inspire all members to be involved. PS - If anyone is unsure of how to post photos or videos feel free to message me. I’m more than happy to help.