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Green Living in Wyndham

Locality: Werribee, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9742 0777

Address: 45 Princes Highway 3030 Werribee, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Are you keen to learn how to grow plants from seeds, cuttings and divisions? Fill your garden with amazing edible and useful plants for low or no cost and grow your own gifts in time for the festive season! In this FREE My Smart Garden online workshop youll learn all the secrets of propagating plants from seed, cuttings and division. Chick her for more details: https://bit.ly/3bp3w13

25.01.2022 Environment Victoria is running free webinars on how to cut energy use and your bills. There are specific events for renters and owners. To register please visit https://environmentvictoria.org.au//energy-efficiency-web/

25.01.2022 Feeding birds is a favourite pastime for many people but this can often be more harmful than helpful. Human food or high fat meat can play havoc with the digestive system of native birds. If you'd love the company of birds such as these magpies in your garden, the best option is to plant the right habitat to provide natural food and shelter for your favourite feathered friends.

24.01.2022 There are a few spots left for the My Smart Garden Edible weeds and flowers in your garden workshop this Saturday at 10am. Join Doris Pozzi, food gardener, speaker and foraging enthusiast, as she takes you on an entertaining and informative journey into the world of edible weeds! Register your spot here: https://bit.ly/35e6KTE

24.01.2022 Fed Square is virtually hosting Sustainable September with a mix of live events, fascinating videos, exclusive film screenings, content for things that can be done at home and insightful podcast conversations! Sustainable September truly has something for everyone, and it is all available virtually here: https://bit.ly/3ma8fce

24.01.2022 In this weeks recipe Adele shows us a delicious Banana and Strawberry Nice-Cream desert that makes use of any remaining fruits that may otherwise go to waste. Best of all you can use what you have, swap out strawberries for kiwis or bananas for mangoes, anything goes! Storing and freezing your food correctly has the potential to make your food last much longer and reduce heaps of food waste! Check out this nifty Love Food Hate Waste A to Z of food storage: https://bit.ly/3iNR7GY which also includes info on what foods can be frozen. Full recipe instructions can be found here: https://bit.ly/3kCSDwm

23.01.2022 Growing the right trees and vines in the right places around your home can make such a difference to the beauty and comfort of not just your garden but also your house! In this FREE My Smart Garden online workshop youll get design tips to help protect your home from winds and summer heat and to make the most of precious winter sun. With a little thought, your garden can help you save money from those heating and cooling bills while doing something good for the environment too! Register your place here: https://bit.ly/3bA8Les

23.01.2022 What if many of the weeds in our garden were just as edible as the vegetables we tend beside them? Adam Grubb co-author of the full colour field guide - The Weed Foragers Handbook, joins My Smart Garden on Sat 19th September @11am for a fascinating look at these free, nutritious and all-too-easy-to grow weeds. Register your spot here: https://bit.ly/3bDshGV

23.01.2022 Good for the Hood is all about bringing not-so-ordinary people together & giving them the tools to create meaningful change where they live. We are excited to have Jo in our 'hood on Monday 31 August, 6:30pm, we hope you can join us. www.wyndhamtogether.com.au//start-some-good-lessons-from-/

22.01.2022 With the holiday season fast approaching we have organised for Erin The Rogue Ginger to share some tips and tricks for a zero-waste Christmas. This online and free event will be held on Wednesday 2 December at 7pm. https://www.wyndhamtogether.com.au//towards-a-zero-waste-/

22.01.2022 Happy National Wattle Day! Originating in 1910, National Wattle Day now marks the first day of Spring and an opportunity for us to celebrate everything this golden spray of flowers represents for Australia. From sprigs of wattle being sold during the First World War to raise money for the troops, to inspiring the green and gold colour of many sporting uniforms, to becoming officially gazetted as Australias national floral emblem in 1988 (Acacia pycnantha), the Wattle has a ...place in many Australian hearts. The 2020 Golden Wattle Award goes to Australias front-line workers during our fight against COVID-19. Wed love to see photos of the wattle growing in your garden or on your daily walk to celebrate the hard work of front-line staff.

22.01.2022 Recycle right and don't bag your recyclables. They need to be placed into the recycling bin loosely. To learn how to recycle right visit www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/recycleright

21.01.2022 The Wyndham Learning Festival is taking place this week, check out all of the great remaining events via the link.

19.01.2022 Can wildlife adapt to climate change?

19.01.2022 Got extra garden produce or unused fruit and veg in your fridge? Why not turn these gems into delicious Christmas gifts or enjoy yourself! In this online My Smart Garden workshop ‘Preserving for Christmas’ Maria from My Green Garden will cover the basics of safe preserving and look at several methods of preserving using produce at its seasonal best! Register your spot here: https://bit.ly/2Ug7aCZ

17.01.2022 Would you like to know how to care after your indoor plants? Jorja Thomas owns 1000 plants and at this My Smart Garden online workshop ‘Introductions to Indoor Plants’ she’s going to share her tips to keeps them happy and healthy. Register your spot for this event on Thursday 26th of November @ 6.30pm here: https://bit.ly/38Hdhs6

17.01.2022 Sustainable House Day free program released! The event will include virtual rooms for three themes, so whether you're; Designing for Sustainability, Building or Renovating, or interested in Renewable Energy, Community Living/Gardens and Water Efficiency, there is something for you. Register now for Sunday September 20th. https://sustainablehouseday.com/program/

17.01.2022 Werribee River Association Werribee Riverkeeper and Love Our Street 3024 are hosting an informal online event next week to discuss ways to both stay connected and care for people and place. They are seeking community members interested in doing clean ups (either individually or in pairs) to bring their bright ideas and input into what would make the Love our Patch program a success. For details or to book visit www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/event/love-our-patch/

17.01.2022 What's the big deal about biodiversity?

15.01.2022 We’re turning a new leaf..virtually! In the coming weeks, this page will be merged into the Wyndham City page! We will continue to bring you up-to-date information, inspiration and handy eco-hints, as well as info about our local species and ecosystems - just from the main Wyndham City page! Don’t worry, no action will be required from our followers.

15.01.2022 Want to know more about worm farming and composting? As part of our Green Living Gardening Month, join Wormlovers for this free informative workshop to help you get started on your composting journey! Thursday 12 November, 2:30pm. https://www.wyndhamtogether.com.au//worm-farming-and-comp/

15.01.2022 From 12pm Tuesday 22 September Wyndham City Council will enter into Election Period prior to the October 2020 (Local Government) Council election. The Local Government Act 2020 provides direction about what kind of information can be published by Council or using Council resources during the Election Period. In order to avoid any potential breaches of the Act, all material published to Council social media, including comments on posts, will be closely moderated to ensure the...y adherence to the Act. Any comments or posts that contain electoral matter will be removed from Councils social media pages. Electoral matter is defined as anything which is intended or likely to affect voting in an election. During this time we will not be able to respond your questions/comments via our social media channels however you can contact us via phone on 9742 0777, live chat on our website at www.wyndham.vic.gov.au or by email directly to [email protected] Councils social media will resume regular operation from Monday 26 October 2020. For more information on the Council election visit https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/generalelection2020

15.01.2022 Sustainable House Day tomorrow! Virtually visit some of Australia's most sustainable homes https://sustainablehouseday.com/

14.01.2022 Zero Carbon Communities is an initiative of Beyond Zero Emissions designed to support local communities to reduce emissions and thrive. Zero Carbon Communities can create jobs, support the local economy and help deliver a bright and vibrant society and environment. To find out more visit https://zerocarboncommunities.org.au/

14.01.2022 Tofu can be used as a meat replacement and in this weeks recipe Adele shows us how to master it with this delicious Super Easy Butter Tofu recipe. Adele first goes through making the base of the recipe with an Indian curry paste which adds layers of flavour to this butter tofu recipe. Reducing our meat intake even a few days a week can have health benefits and significantly lower your own greenhouse gas emissions. If you wanted to see exactly how much, check out the ABC Carbon Calculator here: https://ab.co/333pumP to see what your CO2 reductions may be just swapping a couple of your usual meat meals to plant-based alternatives! To see full recipe, follow this link: https://bit.ly/2R01gnV

14.01.2022 Due to current COVID-19 circumstances, tip vouchers expiry dates have been extended until 31 December 2020. The tip is currently closed however you can still book a FREE Hard & Green Waste collection directly from your home. To find out more visit https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/bookhardwaste

14.01.2022 Black Swans pair for life and both parents share the responsibility of raising their fluffy grey brood of chicks each season. Swans build their nests using reeds and grasses found around waterways, which makes many of Wyndham's wetlands ideal habitat for these birds. If you spot a pair of Swans nesting or with a brood of young, observe them from a distance but please don't disturb them, parenting is challenging enough at the best of times!

14.01.2022 There are still tickets available for our Native Gardens for Birds workshop! Join us and local gardener Chiara Perri this Saturday afternoon for a inspirational workshop on how to attract native birds into your garden. https://www.wyndhamtogether.com.au//native-gardens-for-bi/

14.01.2022 Tips for getting through swooping season. Tip 1: Know your local swooping hotspots. Visit www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/managing-wildlife/swooping-birds Tip 2: Avoid the area if possible... Tip 3: Move quickly through the area (but don't run and dismount from bikes)

13.01.2022 Ready to start some good in your hood? Jo Taranto is just like you. A self-confessed juggler of life with kids and work, Jo had no idea that it would be her local volunteer efforts back in 2017 alongside her neighbour Corina that would end up shaping neighbourhoods around the country. Jo is going to share some of her learnings with us so that you too can take action for the planet!... For more information or to book visit www.wyndhamtogether.com.au//start-some-good-lessons-from-/

13.01.2022 #DesignForPlace provides Australians with #FREE energy-efficient house plans. It has everything you need to start building your new home. Download a new design pack today https://bit.ly/2EWCVwn

12.01.2022 To celebrate National Recycling Week this week, Wyndham City are hosting a sculpture comp! We invite you to create a sculpture out of rubbish! Local artist, Donna Racovalis, a local abstract dimension artist experienced in the art of recycling is ready to share her tips and tricks to inspire you. So gather everything from your home that would either end up in recycling or landfill and put it aside ready to make an innovative sculpture that perhaps will shine a light on what is one person’s trash is another person’s treasure! Visit https://bit.ly/3k81DZH to book into the workshop or to find out more about the competition!

11.01.2022 Most of us know that food waste is a big issue and try to do our bit to reduce it. Yet the average family in Victoria loses over $2000 a year from wasting food and two thirds of it could have been eaten. Thats a lot of money to simply throw away! Reducing your food waste can save you money and it helps the environment by conserving the water, energy and natural resources that are used to grow, transport and then dispose of food waste. Planning meals and shopping to a list ca...n help reduce the amount of food we waste. Sustainability Victoria's Love a List campaign is great place to start. Check it out here www.lovefoodhatewaste.vic.gov.au/love-a-list

11.01.2022 Tired of making Sourdough during COVID? Why not switch it up and bake a cake to celebrate National Threatened Species Day on September 7th. Check out these creative cakes for some inspiration!

10.01.2022 Want to heat-proof your garden? Prepare for another scorching summer with some great tips at this ‘Summer-proof your garden’ online workshop from My Smart Garden. Learn to design a garden to reduce the impacts of heat, choose heat and drought tolerant edibles and a range of methods for efficient watering. Register your spot here: https://bit.ly/3eQSjbk

09.01.2022 Looking for some Green Living inspiration during the Wyndham Learning Festival? Manor Lakes local Sophia Bagatsing will be facilitating some exciting workshops and sharing her passion for sustainable food and climate change. To get involved register your spot here: Super Foods : Good for You & The Planet Sunday 29th of November 10-11am: https://bit.ly/3nR5I6z... Ask A Farmer Monday 30th November 10-11am: https://bit.ly/338CJDh A Climate Conversation Monday 30th of November 6-7pm: https://bit.ly/3pZA6xM

09.01.2022 Do you want to learn how to keep your soil healthy so you can grow stronger and healthier plants? Getting to know your garden soil is an important step towards healthy plants and delicious produce. In this My Smart Garden workshop you will learn the basics of what constitutes soil, and how to improve it. Register you spot here: https://bit.ly/2Z14vzw

09.01.2022 Last week plant-based chef and author Adele McConnell showed us how to make our own Almond Milk and this week we have a delicious Almond Pulp Vanilla Cookie recipe that uses up the pulp! You can find the full recipe here: https://www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/almondcookies

09.01.2022 In this weeks video Adele McConnell shows us how to make a Bottom of the Crisper Vegetable Curry, the beauty of this recipe is that you use what you have or whats at the bottom of your crisper! Each year Victorians throw away 250,000 tonnes of edible food a year! So lets get creative with our food waste and not let it go to waste! Love Food Hate Waste also has some great planning tips to prevent food waste and help you save money - https://bit.ly/3iv2dk0 Full recipe instructions can be found here: https://bit.ly/3km2ZR5

08.01.2022 Victoria is already experiencing the impacts of climate change; in recent years we’ve seen devastating bushfires, rising sea levels and more frequent extreme weather events. Alongside reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, developing a robust approach to adaptation is critical to building our resilience, and preparing our industries, communities and environments to be able to thrive with the future climate. You can contribute to the development of Greater Melbourne’s Regional... Climate Change Adaptation Strategy by sharing your views on the Melbourne’s Climate Journey Discussion Paper, which summarises a range of issues and adaptation options. The insights you provide about local climate change adaptation challenges, issues and concerns will inform the regional strategy and help secure Melbourne’s resilience against climate change. Visit the link https://participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/c/discussion-paper for more information, to access the discussion paper and to share your views before Monday 7 December 2020. See more

07.01.2022 Don't forget we have Erin The Rogue Ginger coming along to talk about reducing your waste this Christmas this Wednesday! Register below https://www.wyndhamtogether.com.au//towards-a-zero-waste-/

07.01.2022 Dont miss tonights 3rd and final episode of ABCs Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge! Craig Reucassel looks at the carbon footprint of what we eat and the importance of where our food comes from. Find out more here: https://ab.co/3jcoyTk

06.01.2022 We love a list - learn how to shop smart and make the most out of the food you have, saving time and money along the way.

05.01.2022 Sustainable House day Extension sessions announced! Following on from the 30 free events this Sunday, September 20th, a series of six webinars featuring architects, designers and sustainability experts have been added to the program. Free tickets may be available for those currently experiencing financial difficulty and/or on a concession. https://sustainablehouseday.com/extensions-sessions/

05.01.2022 Tips for getting through swooping season. Tip 7: Do not destroy nests. This may prompt birds to rebuild their nests, prolonging the swooping behaviour. Tip 8: Travel with other people if possible.

04.01.2022 There's nothing more striking than a beautiful feature tree in the middle of your garden. This Grass-leaf Hakea, Hakea francisiana, is certainly a showstopper with its blue green foliage offsetting the bright pink hakea flowers, growing to around 3m tall. Plant this large Australian native shrub in your garden and our native birds and bees will thank you for it.

03.01.2022 Is a lack of garden space driving you up the wall? Vertical Gardens are a great way to make use of walls, fences, water tanks and a variety of difficult spots when facing a lack of growing space. Join this My Smart Garden ‘Vertical Garden Walls’ online workshop Saturday 28th of November at 10am and Scoptt Hittchins will show you some nifty ideas using resources around your house to create your own garden walls. Register your spot here: https://bit.ly/36kOGXi

03.01.2022 There are a few spots left for the My Smart Garden Introduction to Indoor plants workshop tomorrow night! Join Jorja Thomson as she takes you through her journey of owning 1000 plants and her tips to keep them happy and healthy! Register your spot for this event on Thursday 26th of November @ 6.30pm here: https://bit.ly/38Hdhs6

03.01.2022 Tips for getting through swooping season. Tip 4: Cover your head, carry a stick or umbrella. Tip 5: Fix a pair of "eyes" to the back of hats and helmets.... Tip 6: Don't harass wildlife; this will give them added reason to see humans as a threat and may increase swooping behaviour.

02.01.2022 Big thank you to Jo from Good For The Hood for teaching us lessons from your very inspiring hood! Check out www.goodforthehood.com.au if you wanted to access toolkits to start your own good or to connect with community led initiatives from across the country.

02.01.2022 Do you have a boring nature strip? Why not get creative and plant a pollinator patch to support our native bees? Plants such as these native Bluebells (Wahlenbergia communis) or Showy Podolepis (Podolepis jaceoides) make great nature strip plants and provide lots of colour during the warmer months. Just remember to follow Council’s Nature Strip Landscaping Guidelines.

02.01.2022 Looking for a fun kids gardening activity? Join Formidable Vegetable for a stay-at-home, garden-themed musical extravaganza! This My Smart Garden event has 2 fun filled sessions on Sunday 25th of October: 10am Windowsill gardening: https://bit.ly/2RHpC5X 1pm Fermenting veggies: https://bit.ly/3mAz6hK

01.01.2022 Wyndham is hosting a Detox Your Home collection this weekend, Saturday 14 November. You can dispose of your household chemicals in a safe and responsible way for free via this drive-through service. Have you registered? https://bit.ly/3eEtzmI

01.01.2022 Did you know that Wyndham City offers a rebate on cloth nappies and reusable sanitary items? To find out more visit www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/nappyrebate

01.01.2022 Got some extra veggies in your fridge crisper? Author and chef, Adele McConnell shares a great soup recipe that uses up some of the usual leftovers at the bottom of the crisper in your fridge! The best part is you dont have to strictly follow the recipe, feel free to swap out some of the veggies for what you have pumpkin instead of potato, eggplant instead of zucchini, add cabbage or mushroom; why not! You can find the full instructions here: https://bit.ly/3bbRSql

01.01.2022 Congratulations to local Werribee residents, Jess and Dwayne who were the latest winners of the My Smart Garden - My Isolation Garden photo competition. My husband and I have always wanted to grow our own produce and become more self-sufficient - COVID lockdown 1.0 gave us the time and motivation to get it done! So, inviting was their new garden that when Jess and Dwayne finished, they had a surprise random chicken fly in and decide to make their backyard it's home. They ...felt like the ultimate suburban farmers, or at least until the owners caught 'Speckles' the chicken and took her home. Wyndham City recently became a participating Council of My Smart Garden. To find more https://mysmartgarden.org.au/ or follow the @mysmartgarden page on Instagram.