Knox Community Gardens Society Inc.

Welcome

This is our little piece of paradise at Knox.
Located within the Dinsdale Recreation Park off Scoresby road with the best views of the Dandenong Ranges our plots are very productive.
We have an energetic active membership

Contact Us

General Enquiries

Use this form to  quickly contact us

Gardens Re-Development

The Knox Community Gardens are under going improvements thanks to the council.

Click the button to see the latest re-development updates.

Membership

Here at the Knox Community Gardens we are always accepting membership applications. Please use this  for your initial contact and we will respond as soon as we can.

Newsletter

Would you like to be kept informed about the goings on at the gardens? Then simply fill out this form, It is that easy.
We do not spam our lists. 

Events

Apr
23
Tue
Mary Doyle, Federal Member for Aston visit @ Clubroom & BBQ Area
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Mary Doyle, Federal Member for Aston, will be visiting the gardens on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 10am.
Please feel free to visit the gardens and say hello.

Mary Doyle – Official Website

Mary Doyle – Wikipedia  :-

“Mary Doyle is a Labor member of the Parliament of Australia representing the Federal Division of Aston since a by-election on 1 April 2023,  

She is also a singer and performer.  She was a vocalist in Australian indie bands The Late Mail[7] and The Beautiful Few.[8]  She also plays the ukulele.  She appeared on the Australian television soap opera Neighbours in 2010[9] and as a contestant on RocKwiz in 2012.”

Talking Cafe @ Club Rooms
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Learn about the information and support café that provides free advice and support to anyone who needs assistance.

Talking-cafe-flyer-V4.pdf (knoxlearningalliance.org.au)

“How it does it work?

Drop in and and join our community connector volunteers for a chat over a cuppa.

Mondays 2:00pm – 3:00pm at The Community Space, lower level Knox City Shopping Centre

Wednesdays 10:00am – 11:00am at Victoria Elixer Coffee Roasters (Vietnamese Café), 15-17 Erica Ave Boronia”

May
4
Sat
Working Bee @ Club Rooms Knox Community Gardens
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Morning Tea will be supplied, as will a BBQ afterwards

Please report to Michael on arrival

Feel fee to join in or leave at any time if that suits you

Equipment training available, please ask

This is a good way to meet other members and contribute to the overall upkeep of the gardens

If you think there is a task to be included, email Grounds Supervisor  [email protected]

NOTE:  Attending this event will contribute to your required 4 hrs Community Support

May
11
Sat
Committee Meeting @ Clubroom Knox Community Gardens
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jun
14
Fri
Committee Meeting @ Clubroom Knox Community Gardens
Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Bring a plate (with food on it) to share for dinner at 6pm

Jul
6
Sat
Working Bee @ Club Rooms Knox Community Gardens
Jul 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Morning Tea will be supplied, as will a BBQ afterwards

Please report to Michael on arrival

Feel fee to join in or leave at any time that suits you

Equipment training available, please ask

This is a good way to meet other members and contribute to the overall upkeep of the gardens

If you think there is a task to be included, email Grounds Supervisor  [email protected]

NOTE:  Attending this event will contribute to your required 4 hrs Community Support

Jul
13
Sat
Committee Meeting @ Clubroom Knox Community Gardens
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jul
20
Sat
Annual General Meeting @ Knox Community Gardena
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am

Annual General Meeting

TIME: The meeting starts at 10:30 am sharp

Morning tea will be available beforehand and a BBQ lunch to follow

This is an opportunity to hear all that has been happening over the last year, our future plans and come together to celebrate.

The committee will provide members with reports in relation to:-

  • Recent Activities
  • The financial position of the gardens and actual running costs for the last financial year
  • Upcoming Events
    • Fund Raising Activities
    • Festival Involvement
  • Education Workshops
  • Bio Security Issues (Queensland Fruit Fly)
  • Recent and Ongoing Projects
  • New Projects planned and being considered
  • Financial, Plot Holding Members will vote on:-
    • Accepting the Minutes of the last AGM & GM as accurate records
    • Accepting the Financial Reports
    • Setting our fees & charges for the year 1/7/25 to 30/6/26
    • Election of the Committee of Management & Officeholders for the forthcoming year

Members will have the opportunity to discuss matters of interest

If you wish a matter to be formally considered please advise the Secretary by emailing [email protected]

 

Oct
5
Sat
40th Anniversary Open Day @ Knox Community Gardens
Oct 5 @ 10:00 pm – 3:00 pm

40th Anniversary Open Day

FREE ENTRY

  • Mega Seedling Sales
  • Cake Sales
  • All Day Food Sales
  • Tea & Coffee Available
  • EFTPOS available
  • Live Music
  • Workshops – free entry
  • Community Stalls
  • Community Update at Midday followed by Guest Speaker

This is a child safe, family event and thus alcohol free.

Any animals must be on a leash at all times.

We aim for minimal waste, so BYO bags.

 

The Knox Community Gardens Society Inc

Would like to acknowledge our generous sponsors. They support us so please support them..

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Proudly supported by the Ringwood, Boronia & Bayswater Branches of Bendigo Bank
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The Knox Community Gardens Society acknowledges the traditional custodians of the foothills of the Corhanwarrabul Ranges; the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present.
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