Redland Organic Growers members and visitors will hear what IndigiScapes has in store for gardeners this year when Redland City Council environment and education manager Pippa Donaldson visits the group on February 13.
While the focus of IndigiScapes will remain on the natural environment, there are plans to create opportunities for people to discover the wealth of possibilities in using native flora in their own backyards, including edible plants.
Pippa started her career in conservation as a trainee at council in 1988 before pursuing landscape and construction work.
Since then she has gained a broad range of experience in managing operations across many different soil environments before returning to Redlands in 2017.
“I am very familiar with Redlands Coast’s long history associated with farming, so in the times I have worked in other areas of Australia, I have had fond memories of the red soil and the many fruit and flower farms,” she said.
“I think we are very lucky to have fertile soils and good rainfall (most times), in comparison to other areas that struggle with dispersive/sodic soils and minimal rain.
“Redlands Coast is home to many soil types, so the beauty of the IndigiScapes display gardens is that they give people the opportunity to explore options for edible plants that will be hardy enough to survive other soil types too, such as sandy soils.
“Gardening is so much more than what you put in the ground, so when we re-open in late 2019 we will continue to offer workshops such as building native bee hives, creating compost and attracting pollinators. This information is relevant to all successful gardeners.”
Hear more on Wednesday, February 13, at 7pm (6.15pm for organic shopping).
Meetings are at Salvation Army, corner of McDonald Road and MacArthur Street, Alexandra Hills. Entry is $5 and supper is served afterwards. See rogi.com.au
