http://rarefruitaustralia.org/modules/wordpress/index.php Find out what's happening around the branches Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:01:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss092 you@example.com you@example.com en http://rarefruitaustralia.org/modules/wordpress/index.php?p=19 Rare Fruit Australia’s Annual General Meeting in March 2008 attracted a contingent of more than 60 fruit and vegetable enthusiasts from branches along Queensland’s east coast. Host branch, Mossman, organised inspections of three distinctly different properties during the two-day event. The Botanical Ark, a private botanical garden in beautiful Whyanbeel Valley, near ... http://rarefruitaustralia.org/modules/wordpress/index.php?p=18 The latest edition of the Rare Fruit Review is now available and will be posted out to branches and members shortly. The theme is ‘In My Backyard’ with articles on Garden Design ... http://rarefruitaustralia.org/modules/wordpress/index.php?p=17 The next Mackay Branch meeting will be held on Sunday 5th October at Percy & Mary Abela’s property at Zunkers Road Yakapari. For information phone Paul 49598671 a/hrs http://rarefruitaustralia.org/modules/wordpress/index.php?p=16 Shirley Kerle, president of the Mackay Branch reports on the day: It was a fine, sunny and very pleasant Sunday. I had lots of willing workers to help with the setting up of the display and I think it looked very colourful. It was a little quite to start with ... http://rarefruitaustralia.org/modules/wordpress/index.php?p=15 Ray Zillmann was the over all winner of the Mackay Branch fruit & cooking competition for 2006. Ray got to take home the Marion Burns perpetual trophy for the second time. Ray is a very deserving winner as it’s not unusual for him to have something in each of the ... http://rarefruitaustralia.org/modules/wordpress/index.php?p=14 What a Backyard! We visit Dave Hodge’s backyard in Edge Hill,CAIRNS and he will show us • Cyclone Proofing plants with dual planting. • Pond Apple as rootstock • Lawnmower compost • Sustainable watering. • Trellised gourds. • Local beans for the kitchen. • Nematode prevention. Come and see for yourself. Members $2, Visitors $5 START: 12:00 midday at the picnic area opposite Cominos House in the Botanic ... http://rarefruitaustralia.org/modules/wordpress/index.php?p=13 The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the RFCA was held on March 26, 2007 at Bundaberg, with 28 members attending. The following positions were filled President - Digby Gotts Vice President - Alan Small Secretary - Alison Gotts Treasurer - Tony Woodall Committee positions: Gordon Tait - Hinkler Ross Dickson - Wide Paul Andrew - Mackay Bob Tinknell - Cardwell You can read the full minutes which will be ... http://rarefruitaustralia.org/modules/wordpress/index.php?p=12 The AGM will be held on the 24th March, 2007 at the Pine Creek Hall, south of Bundaberg. Phone Gordon and Jenny for more details 4157 9691. There is a full 2 day program on the weekend which includes visits to three orchards. http://rarefruitaustralia.org/modules/wordpress/index.php?p=11 SATURDAY 19TH AUGUST HIGH FALLS FARM 1.30 pm High Falls Farm provides an exotic fruit display orchard adjacent to its riverside restaurant. This orchard was established by Ron Berry many years ago. We will revisit the trees and see how they have changed. The present owner is Lynn Le’Carpentier. Follow the Miallo Road ... http://rarefruitaustralia.org/modules/wordpress/index.php?p=10