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CEO and co-founder of Grown Not Flown, Nikki Davey, spoke about the importance of connecting communities to small-scale producers within the community to support local produce.<\/p>\n
“It was a pleasure to speak at the fundraiser and share my story and passion for the flower industry in the beautiful, picturesque setting of Coliban Springs,” she said.<\/p>\n
“The Sisterhood Project is an incredible cause, and it was fantastic to be part of such a meaningful event in such a stunning location.”<\/p>\n
Grown Not Flown is a digital platform connecting flower consumers with local and sustainable producers.<\/p>\n
Gardens co-owner and Country Women’s Association member Kathy Hall spoke about the success and failures of establishing their drought-tolerant garden.<\/p>\n
She emphasised the importance of thinking big when planning a garden in a country setting, working with the natural contours of the land and having a go.<\/p>\n
“The weather could not have been better,” she said. “Rod and I are very impressed with the work that The Sisterhood Project does and so proud of the fact such good work emanates from our community.<\/p>\n
“I enjoyed sharing about the pleasures, and trials and tribulations of creating a five-acre garden in the middle of a sheep paddock.<\/p>\n
“Overall, it was a very pleasant way to spend a Saturday afternoon.”<\/p>\n
Ms Larson said she was grateful to everyone who helped make the afternoon a success.<\/p>\n
“To Kathy and Rod Hall for hosting us at their beautiful gardens, and to Kathy and Nikki Davey for speaking about regional sustainable agriculture,” she said.<\/p>\n
“The Kyneton Twighlighters CWA who provided a sumptuous afternoon tea, the Mount Lofty Estate for the wine, the wonderful string trio for the music and Bunnings Kangaroo Flat for the seedling donations.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
SIXTY-THREE people attended The Sisterhood Project Afternoon Tea in an Autumnal Setting at Coliban Springs gardens last week. The event raised $3300, enough to fund courses for up to 30 parents and carers to help them know what to do to help save their child in an emergency. The Sisterhood Project co-founder Grace Larson said […]<\/p>\n