Find out about what’s on at Drysdale’s Potato Shed for 2010
Potato Shed – Season Brochure PDF (5644Kb)

At the end of 2009 a representative from the Victorian Primary Schools’ Sports Association (VPSSA) invited Marilyn McLaren to a special ceremony where she was presented with a VPSSA Service Award. The following is the citation for the award.

“Marilyn has been a Grade 5/6 teacher at Drysdale Primary School for the past 20 years. Read more >>

The last few months have seen changes in my garden. Certain plants that weren’t holding up to the drought were transferred to the compost. The roses, salvias and most Mediterranean plants and fruit trees survived quite well. I decided to create a no dig garden. Sounds easy enough. Wrong. To build a ‘No dig garden’ you require, newspaper, manure, pea straw, compost and of course, vegetable seedlings or seeds. The garden has a northerly aspect between the shed and the fence, forming a perfect micro climate. Read more >>

Learn how to sew a lined tote bag. Use remnants of fabric to make a fabulous tote bag to carry your goods in style. Basic machine sewing skills required. BYO own sewing machine. Pattern supplied.
Tutor: Sonia Walder
Dates/times: Wed 21 April – Wed 5 May
1.15 – 3.15pm (3 weeks).
Fee: $60

Interested in taking a day trip to Daylesford? Then come along and share that experience with others together on the bus to visit the renowned Spa Country.
Price: Approx $20.
Date/Time: Sunday 16 May.

Are you interested in de-cluttering your home, office or garage. Learn how to downsize, update and refresh your home or present it for sale. Are you ready for a change? If you are interested in this workshop, please let us know when and what times of availability.

This is designed for those with an interest in practical agriculture and wish to acquire some necessary skills. This course is recommended by Bellarine Landcare Group.
Dates/times: Tue 27 April + Wed 12 May
6pm – 9pm
Tutor: Geoff McFarlane
Fee: $80 including dinner $55 conc