One bin good, two bins better
Managing the outputs of a cool compost bin can get complicated, particularly if we only have one bin, where we can find...
Market under new management
Champion for central Victorian farmers markets, Meggs Hannes has been appointed interim market manager of the Castlemaine Farmers Markets.
Free-range worm farming
I’ll let you in on a little compost secret. A well set up cool composting bin and a worm-farm are pretty indistinguishable....
To tumble… or not?
The logic of compost tumblers goes like this: Lack of aeration makes compost piles stinky and slow. By turning the compost regularly,...
More than just scones and tea
Joanna Beard
Local Country Women’s Association of Victoria branches are on the lookout for new members, but first, they...
Grab a bargain at the garage sale
Castlemaine Men's Shed is having a Garage Sale fundraiser this Saturday August 31 and invites everyone to go along and grab a...
Friends of the Kyneton Botanic Gardens re-set
The Friends of the Kyneton Botanic Gardens are holding their 2024 Annual General Meeting tonight at 7pm at the Little Swallow Cafe,...
Setting up for success
For many people, the compost pile is as far away from the house as it can be, tucked right down in a...
Windarring store sale begins!
Windarring’s Castlemaine Recycled Store has some new exciting changes happening as of this week.
The shop has welcomed a...
It’s hot, when you’re not
There is nothing quite so satisfying for me as heading outside on a frosty morning to feed the chooks, passing the compost...
Fundraising for friendship
The annual Kyneton Antique Fair is the premier fundraising event for Macedon Ranges Friends of Turiscai.
Funds raised...
Plant trees for bees
Bee Friendly Farming’s popular Tree Grants are back to support farmers across the country to plant more trees for bees.
