Information for members

Welcome potential, new and continuing members! Danawa at Spring Creek Community Garden is a wonderful place to grow organic food, spend time and share produce and knowledge.

Our purpose

To further develop and maintain a beautiful and nurturing space where individuals, families and groups may grow nutritious, organic vegetables, fruit and flowers and to share the space with others in our community.

We practice the sustainable principles of permaculture, caring for each other and our environment, while recognising the cultural significance of the site to Wathaurung people.  

Communications

We invite all our members to join our Facebook page Danawa at Spring Creek Community Garden. We use this members-only group to share Garden activity, images, gardening tips, recipes, meet-ups and events. Members can also contact the Committee anytime via email at danawacommunitygarden@gmail.com. The Committee regularly uses email to communicate with our members.

The Garden also has a regular column in Springboard, the quarterly publication of Spring Creek Community House. 

Our Committee

• President: Justine Holmes

• Secretary: Patricia Genat

• Treasurer: Grainne Richards

• Members: , Giuliana Talbot, Jo Roberts,Gordon Stammers, Sandy McDiarmid, Michelle Stammers

Membership categories

Single membership

Full member of the Association, with voting rights. You agree with the Purposes of the Association, and the conditions of the Members Agreement (see below), and its expected that you will participate in the activities of the garden, in particular, regular attendance at Working Bee sessions (the second Saturday of the month).

Family membership

Same as 'Single Membership', above - but with votes for each family member registered 15 years and over.

Plot holder

In addition to your membership you have been allocated a garden plot for your personal use. Aside from managing their own private plot, Plot Holders are active participants in managing the shared garden areas and follow the Plot Guidelines (see below).

Members agreement

The By-Laws of the Garden, agreed to at the AGM in 2018, give a summary of the responsibilities and expectations that come with being a member and form part of the Rules of the Association.     

• Communication. Polite, respectful communication in the Garden,emails, on Facebook and other social media.

• Dogs. Dogs must be controlled at all times and, if requested, held on a leash. Owners must pick up after them and ensure they do not foul the vegetables. 

• Drug and smoke free zone. The Garden is a drug and smoke free zone. Alcohol may be permitted for organised events.

• Events. You may use Garden facilities for small gatherings. For 12 or more, a charge may apply. Book through the Secretary.

• Expenditure. All items of ALL expenditure are to be organised through and approved by the Committee.

• Gardening and Maintenance. Members to contribute at least two hours per month on average to approved tasks such as gardening, maintenance of site, or composting. Working Bees are held twice a month. Check dates on the Whiteboard.

• Harvesting.  Each member to share the harvest, only taking sufficient fruit and vegetables required for a couple of meals at a time.

• Organic Garden. Members to use biological organic methods for controlling pests and to enrich or rest the soil.

• Pizza Oven and BBQ. Pizza oven and BBQ to be operated by people who have been trained in their effective and safe use.

• Plot holders.

  • If a plot is neglected and if no arrangement is agreed with the Committee, the plot will be forfeited.

  • Tall, spreading, or invasive plants are not permitted to be planted in plots.

  • Control all weeds to prevent the weeds seeding and infesting other areas of the garden.

• Problems detected. Briefly note problems and report via email to the Committee.

• Propagation House. Label with member’s name and seedling type when growing seedlings in the Propagation House.

• Representation. The Garden is represented by Committee and Committee approval must be obtained before acting on behalf of the Garden.

• Safety. Safe use and storage of all tools and equipment. Please clean equipment after use.

• Security. Ensure tools, equipment, including hoses, are locked in the sheds, the kitchen locked after use, and tennis court gate closed. The code to locks must not be shared with non-members.

• Shelter. Ensure shelter and kitchen is left clean and tidy.

• Vehicles. Vehicles enter Garden for delivery/pick up only, unless special arrangement is made with a Committee member.

AGREEMENT  I have read and understand the Information for Members and agree to follow the Rules and by-laws.

Site plan and official rules

• Our Association Rules