PAZOYND Month
Every time something is given and received it’s like a delicate thread is strung between us. Repeat it enough times over the years and we make a kind of community macrame creation that holds us together.
Unexpected harvest
When pistachio farmer Shane O’Dea returns my call, he explains he’s been tied-up in the neo-natal intensive care unit delivering a set of twins. Like many farmers, Shane has a city job that helps keep the farm going.
Dirty, exposed and quite possibly dangerous
CERES Nature Playgroup for kids, at Brunswick East and Joe’s Garden, is beginning in Term 2.
Gold nuggets up at Noleen’s
Noleen runs Emmaline Farm, a small property tucked below the Cathedral Ranges near Buxton in Taungurung Country.
The Waring
Look out for Manny’s persimmons, apples from Hazeldean Forest Farm, pears, quinces, Noleen’s gold nuggets, walnuts, olives and Paul’s feijoas.
Pressing together
If all this rings a bell deep inside you, then it’s time to get your picking crew together and bring your olives, your neighbour’s or your whole neighbourhood’s olives in for pressing.