Useful Links & Resources

• Ainslie Parklands Primary School – this great school used to host our swap meets…someday we’ll be there again
• ConsumerNotice.org – in particular on pesticide Roundup (glyphosate) and a guide with organic, homemade and agricultural alternatives
• drugwatch.com – in particular on glyphosate as a herbicide
• Glen Park Oaks Community Garden – this lovely community garden is now our venue; visit us and enjoy the garden
• Ground to Ground – want to learn more about how reduce landfill and improve your garden soil?  There’s more than that with used coffee grounds
• Keep the Yarra Valley Fruit Fly Free – brochure on how to prevent Queensland fruit fly and get support, with contact details
• Permaculture Ethics – The ethics earth care, people care and fair share form the foundation for permaculture design and are also found in most traditional societies
• Permaculture Victoria Inc – Permaculture means thinking carefully about our environment, our use of resources and how we supply our needs
• Sustainable Gardening Australia – Supporting vibrant & sustainable communities & a healthy, biodiverse planet
• Transition Towns Maroondah Inc – Creating resilient and sustainable communities

Here is a list of local resources you may find helpful.  If you have any to add or update, please contact us or comment below.

Material	Organisation	Website/Contact	Notes
Horse Manure	Tandivale Equestrian Centre & Pony Club, Warrandyte	www.tandivale.com Karen 9844 3882 0488 244420	Free. 88 Johansons Road, Warrandyte. Ring beforehand to confirm pickup time.
Horse Manure	Wandin	Ian Parsons ‭0411 868 232	Free bulk aged horse poo. He is happy to use his tractor to load trailers or utes.  It is not bagged. If people want to bag up themselves then they are welcome to take bags and a shovel.
Barn Manure	RSPCA in Burwood	Barn at RSPCA 0421 097 559‬	Free bagged barn poo.  Please call to check if there’s stuff for collecting and make arrangements.
Rabbit Manure	Dandelions Rabbit Retreat, Box Hill North	Rebecca 0427 384 087	Free. 26 Thames Street, Box Hill North. Bring own bags or trailer. Ring or text beforehand to check on availability.
Mulch	Mulchnet	http://www.mulchnet.com	Various free and paid products.