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Containers for Change

11/10/2020

Mandurah Community Gardens is delighted to be involved with Containers For Change and we will have a bin on site for containers to be dropped into. The containers will then go to a refund point and the payment received will be credited to the Scheme ID number recorded on the bag dropped in.

If you would like to make a donation to Mandurah Community garden please drop your containers off on a Tuesday or Friday morning where you will find a bin provided.

If you would like to make a donation to MCG simply quote our Scheme ID number C10271362 when you take your containers to any refund point and the payment will be deposited into MCG bank account.

MCG is a not for profit community organisation who will use these funds to cover costs of water and electricity used in the garden, ongoing maintenance in the garden and to provide resources for use in the garden.

Everyone is welcome to visit the community garden, attend our workshops, volunteer, lease a plot or come for a chat and a cuppa.

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We're back baby!

15/6/2020

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We're back baby, Mandurah Community Garden is now able to open its gates to the community and visitors are most welcome on Tuesday and Friday mornings between 9.30am and 12:00pm.

Social Distancing, hand hygiene and staying away if you are unwell is still in place as we continue to comply with the WA Government's instructions.

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Honey for Sale

26/5/2020

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MCG member Pamela is a keen apiarist and is offering her home-grown honey for sale*.

Prices are:
1kg - $16
500g - $8.50
300g - $5. 50

If you would like to place an order for her fresh honey, please email Mandurah Community Gardens: info@mandurahcommunitygardens.com.au

*While stock lasts

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What is coronavirus and how to deal with it - Expert Advice

30/3/2020

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UPDATE: PLEASE SEE OUR NEWS ARCHIVE FOR THE LATEST NEWS ON STATE OF RESTRICTIONS AT MANDURAH COMMUNITY GARDENS.

FYI COVID-19 (Corona Virus) - This explanatory information from the Assoc Prof of Infectious Diseases at John Hopkins University:

The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code (mutation), and convert them into aggressor and multiplier cells.
Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is not killed, but decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.
The virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin outer layer of fat. That is why any soap or detergent is the best remedy, because the foam CUTS the FAT (that is why you have to rub so much: for 20 seconds or more, to make a lot of foam). By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down on its own.
HEAT melts fat; this is why it is so good to use water above 25 degrees Celsius for washing hands, clothes and everything. In addition, hot water makes more foam and that makes it even more useful.
Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ANY FAT, especially the external lipid layer of the virus.
Any mix with 1 part BLEACH and 5 parts water directly dissolves the protein, breaks it down from the inside.
The virus is not a living organism like bacteria; we cannot kill what is not alive with antibiotics, but the virus quickly disintegrate its structure with everything mentioned above.
NEVER shake used or unused clothing, sheets or cloth. While the virus is glued to a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates only between 3 hours (fabric and porous material), 4 hours (copper), 24 hours (cardboard), 42 hours (metal) and 72 hours (plastic). If you shake or use a feather duster on above materials, the virus molecules float in the air for up to 3 hours, and can lodge in your nose.
The virus molecules remain very stable in external cold or air conditioners in houses and cars. Viruses also need moisture to stay stable, especially n darkness. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will degrade them faster.

Disinfection

UV LIGHT on any object breaks down the virus protein.
The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.
Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat on the virus.
NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, help. The strongest vodka has 40% alcohol, and you need 65%.
LISTERINE helps if it has 65% alcohol.

Staying Safe

The more confined the space, the more concentration of the virus. The more open or naturally ventilated, the less.
Wash your hands before and after touching mucosa, locks, knobs, switches, remote control, cell phone, watches, computers, desks, TV, etc. And when using the bathroom.
Use MOISTURISER to humidify hands which tend to be dry from so much washing. Virus molecules can hide in the micro cracks of dry hands. The thicker the moisturizer, the better. * Also keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.

TAKE CARE & STAY SAFE💕

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Make your own hand sanitiser

22/3/2020

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Personal hygiene is an important measure in preventing illness from cross-contamination of bacteria or viruses.

This recipe for making your own hand sanitiser is from Mandurah Community Garden members Pamela and Tricia.

You will need:

3/4 cup rubbing alcohol (or methylated spirits)
1/4 cup aloe vera (we pulped it fresh from the plant)
10 drops of essential oils

Blend it together in your food processor or bullet until well mixed then pour into a sterile dispensing container.

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Artists in the Garden

9/3/2020

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The Mandurah Plein Air Group is once again visiting our lovely gardens to work their creative skills on Tuesday 10th March 2020 from 8:30am to 12 noon.

Mandurah Community Gardens is the place for soothing the soul! We know that gardening is good for us, and we know that art lends her healing brush to our hearts as well. They make for a perfect combination of healthy activity!

For more information about the Mandurah Plein Air Group, visit their website at https://mandurahpleinair.com/

Members are welcome to come down to the gardens and interact with the artists.

Pictures from the day posted as a video slideshow on Facebook

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Reviews

18/2/2020

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Why are reviews needed?

Reviews help us know what we are doing right or what we need to do with our online presence make it an interesting and enjoyable experience for you.

Passive Vs. Active Involvement

The feedback received from reviews and seen by others helps make the virtual world of the internet more real for people visiting, its a proactive step beyond the quick click on a "like".

Through the sharing of information, creating discussions, giving suggestions or our sharing of ideas, we are communicating. A community works much better together when it communicates with each other, but the passive viewer who doesn't interact causes our group to have less significance in this modern world, and we disappear off the radar of Facebook, Google and other online platforms.

The alternative method to getting our message out there is to advertise, and that is what the online services would prefer us to do. But for a nonprofit organisation like the Mandurah Community Gardens, letting people know that we exist by paying money would only serve to make us operate like a commercial venture, rather than the community one that we all value and love. We rely on the generosity of you and others to exist, and in turn our volunteers offer their time and efforts to help continue providing a great service to our community.

We value your words of appreciation

So, we rely on your patronage and help in spreading the word about us. If you can help us out by giving us your review and more importantly, some feedback with it, everyone in our community will know the value of Mandurah Community Gardens and be reminded that it is always there for them.

Watch the video below to see how to give your review on Facebook

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Good for the Heart

18/2/2020

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Mandurah Community Gardens is showcased with the Heart Foundation's advocacy program that reports on healthy built designs benefiting the hearts of communities. Their website, Healthy Active By Design, showcases purpose built designs that are shown to help keep us healthy and maintain the good health of our hearts.

On their website page titled Mandurah Community Gardens, the Heart Foundation has published a study of our community group detailing how it was formed, who was involved and how it was financed. The purpose and function of Mandurah Community Gardens is assessed for the many good values it provides our society, categorised by the kind of benefit given. The Heart Foundation explains how Mandurah Community Gardens plays a vital role in our community, and how it provides an important contribution to maintaining our community's health.

Recommended reading for anyone who would like to know more about the Mandurah Community Gardens and how it helps us all.

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Containers for Change

We're back baby!

Honey for Sale

What is coronavirus and how to deal with it - Expert Advice

Make your own hand sanitiser

Artists in the Garden

Reviews

Good for the Heart

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