Green Thumbs

The weather here this morning and over the weekend was a little miserable but the green folk I went to see yesterday didn't mind the raindrops a bit....talking about garden beds full  of beautiful vegies and produce. My lovely friends Robyn and Diane and I donned our brollies and went to the 1st Birthday party of the Rochedale Community Garden. From left Robyn, Diane and myself.

We met the lovely Wendy one of the enthusiastic driving forces behind the garden. Wendy is in the pink.

Now a Birthday party definitely needs a cake and that's just what we had....a gorgeous sunflower cake. Sorry I didn't catch the name of the clever lady who made it.

We really enjoyed wandering amongst the rows of beautiful garden beds. Some of which had handmade mosaic tiles celebrating particular sponsors of individual beds.

I didn't know strawberry plants came with pretty pink flowers (I know probably well known but not by me)

I have only seen the white ones. I did recognise the companion planting with the marigolds though. I loved this gorgeous ceramic chap keeping vegie stealers at bay...There were really cool scarecrows too but I forgot to go back between showers and take a piccie.

There were lovely herb beds, chickens, a plant stall, craft stall and one that caught my attention a home baked stall.

These lovely ladies saw me happily off with some Melting Moments bikkies, Marmalade and Banana Cake for Mr R. (his fav)...and lots of helpful people full to the brim with all sorts of knowledge about organic gardening. There is nothing nicer than meeting passionate people and even nicer that they live in my area.

We enjoyed a lovely coffee and more home baked treats while listening to the Jazz ensemble playing in the nearby tent. The three of us had a good old chat about important things like "stitching" of course.
A very nice lady even gave me invaluable advice on how to set up my worm farm which I have wanted to do for quite a while. The garden and the celebration was a credit to all those involved and the showers didn't dampen anyone's enthusiasm. Well done to you all. Thanks Wendy...it was so lovely to meet you. If you want to know more about the Community garden just click on their name at the beginning of my post. Thanks Robyn and Diane for your company, it was such good fun. Can't beat time spent with lovely friends.
On the sewing front......2 finished Dresden Plates!

I am loving stitching these...in fact I think I am becoming a little obsessed and want to stitch them to the exclusion of all else.
Well that's all from me. I hope there is a little "sunshine" in your day today.
Blessings Michelle xxx