Join us for an educational journey through the rich history and use of native Australian plants, offering a deeper understanding of how these plants have sustained and nurtured Indigenous communities for thousands of years.

Introducing our Bush Tucker Talk host:

'Hi my name is Aunty Jo Russell and my ancestors are the Wiradjuri peoples of NSW.

My knowledge of Bushtucker, Fibre and Medicine Plants comes from my years of studying and teaching Conservation and Land Management with cultural heritage at the Indigenous Education Centre, Kangan Institute, Broadmeadows.

I will be sharing my knowledge on how we can grow the indigenous plants of the land we live on for sustainable food development'.

Our Merri Murnong host Pascale Pitot:

'The Murnong Gathering celebrates with respect the revival of Wurundjeri culture. It happens in November along the Merri Creek in Coburg, not far from Newlands Neighbourhood House. One aspect of the Gathering is to cook indigenous tubers, including Murnong, in the traditional way. We will plant out some of these tubers in preparation for the November celebration. You can also, if you wish, start a few Murnong seeds to take home'.

Light morning tea will be provided
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Please feel free to bring any surplus produce, seeds, cuttings, plants, gardening magazines etc to swap and share!

Please note that this is an event for Naarm/Melbourne gardeners only. If you live outside this area, please contact your council to find out what free sustainable gardening events are available locally.

If you have any access or support questions or requirements in order to participate fully (eg. interpreter), please let us know at least two weeks prior to the event and we will be pleased to assist you. Photos will be taken at this event, but there is an option to opt out on the day.

This My Smart Garden event is proudly presented by Merri-Bek City Council on the land of Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin nation. My Smart Garden pays our respect to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledges that First Nations peoples have cared for Country sustainably for tens of thousands of years.

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