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IN THE SHOP LOOK FOR
Tarwin River Country Artisan Apple Cider Vinegar
We will have 750ml and 250ml bottles or you can bring your own bottle to fill and receive a discount!
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GROW LIGHTLY RELIES ON VOLUNTEERS!
Thank you to those lovely people who answered the call for help last time.
We still need more of you though, specifically for Tuesdays - either morning 10 - 1pm or afternoon 1 - 4pm - so three hours per week. You also need to be able to commit on a regular weekly basis.
We also need volunteers for Sunday morning vegie bag packing, which is from 8am - 9.30am.
You will be guided through what needs to be done, supported by our great staff, and meet lots of wonderful people.
If you are interested, please ring Grow Lightly Wednesday, Thursday or Friday between 10am and 4pm or Saturday between 9am and 1pm on the shop number: 5655 2893.
Or contact:
Helen 0429 810 311
Debbie-Sue 0407686204
Look forward to seeing you soon.
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February's workshops have been cancelled sadly due to this lockdown, but there are upcoming workshops at the end of March, start of May, June and July, for cheese and sourdough. Some of the cheesemaking classes include halloumi now, and all events have strict covid protocols.
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For further information and bookings, please go to the website www.christinescookingclasses.com.au or contact me directly via email christinescookingclasses@outlook.com
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The southern pineapple - a story of hope and happy memories
Sandra Pietrolungo
What is it about us that drives us to push boundaries and attempt to achieve the impossible?
As a child, I curiously observed my Mum always trying to grow things that generally wouldn’t grow in our cool climate - with little success beyond germination. As an adult, I too succumbed to the habit of pushing boundaries, but it never extended to tropical fruits. Back in 2010, I bought myself a greenhouse, predominantly to get a head start on my seedlings.
My mother, very excited about my greenhouse, proceeded to convince me to put in her three potted pineapple plants, which she grew from tops cut off from pineapples the family had devoured - some years ago. After some futile arguing on my part, I eventually agreed to relinquish some of the valuable space in my greenhouse (to ‘three pots that will never amount to anything yet scratch me every chance they have'). After all, mum was unwell and it made her happy.
Mum passed away a bit before Christmas 2010. The pineapples continued to squat in my greenhouse, I watered them, very occasionally fed them and often wondered why they were still there.
A year passed by and in late December 2011, I spotted an unusual colour in the very centre of the spikey leaves - I couldn’t believe what I saw. After several years, the first signs of a tiny, baby pineapple. I could only think of it as a little gift from my mum, twelve months after her passing...or was it her way of saying ‘I told you so?’
Regardless, along with a tear, it gave me a beautiful, happy memory of my Mum. The pineapple took six months to grow and ripen and, albeit small, it was sliced and enjoyed by my husband and me and our five children. The sweetest part of it all was the happy memory
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Click on any of the planting suggestions below for a snippet of extra information.
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UP TO DATE
Grow Lightly Greengrocer, 25 Commercial St Korumburra
Opening hours this week
Wednesday 10.00am to 4.00 pm
Thursday 10.00am to 4.00pm
Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm - in-store Market Day
Next week
We'll be open Tuesday as well, 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Grow Lightly Grab
Phone your order through any time the shop is open, pay online and organise a pick-up time.
Phone: 5655 2893. Email: shop@growlightly.com.au
Weekly vegiebags
Please get your orders in early. Each week orders close 8pm Thursday.
What's in the bag?
Produce is local and seasonal, so we can't tell you exactly what's going into the bag even a couple of days ahead. We can say that there will be a range of produce, including some fruit, some vegies for cooking, and some leafy greens. Scroll up to the top for this week's details.
Apples and potatoes are also available as extras, along with eggs and a few pantry items such as preserves.
Online bulk orders
The online shop is open on Monday from 12pm until 8pm. If there are changes and you are a regular customer you will be notified. If you have questions, please email produce@growlightly.com.au .
Here is the URL for the on-line shop.
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Vegie-bag Pick-up Points
- Korumburra - weekly
Bags are available for collection from the back of the Grow Lightly Green Grocer at 25 Commercial Street, Korumburra on Sunday - between 9 and 10 am or by arrangement, via the shop during opening hours.
- Inverloch - weekly
Bags are available for collection normally after 11.30am on Sundays.
- Wonthaggi - weekly
The bags are available for collection from 11.30am on Sundays.
- Mirboo North - weekly
Bags are available for collection from midday on Sundays.
- Foster/ Fish Creek - fortnightly
Collect bags from Manna Gum Community House Sundays and Mondays.
- Phillip Island - weekly
Bags are delivered each Wednesday by courier to the island and left at The Store, Ventnor. The bag cost includes a $2 delivery fee to cover the courier.
- Leongatha - weekly
Bags are available for pick up from the Rusty Windmill at 45 McCartin Street, Leongatha on the Thursday morning after the chosen Sunday date.
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Do you have questions about growing your own?
Meredith won't know all the answers but will have fun looking for them and sharing what she finds. Send queries to info@growlightly.com.au . Pictures too, if you like and you don't mind seeing them in this newsletter.
Would you like a reminder for our weekly vegie bags?
We all get busy and sometimes forget things. If you would like a reminder when it’s time to purchase your vegie bag and you aren’t already subscribed, send an email to Saffi at vegiebags@growlightly.com.au with a subject ‘Please subscribe me to the reminder email’ and Saffi will put you on the list. There’s no commitment and you can unsubscribe at any time
Do you have surplus produce?
Email produce@growlightly.com.au to let us know what you have and when you can bring it in; and to have your name included on our suppliers list. That way Andy can keep in regular touch. Remember, small quantities are fine.
Do you have comments or suggestions about some aspect of Hub activity?
Email Christine Millane, our Hub Coordinator, at events@growlightly.com.au
If you have some spare time, or suggestions, or just want to wish us all the best, email info@growlightly.com.au and the message will be passed on to the right person.
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