Volunteers harvesting unwanted fruit from private and public land and sharing the abundance across Ballarat
On April 3, we held the first Hidden Orchard cook up – turning various harvested fruits into jams, lemon butter & other goodies. Here are some shots from the day! Thanks to everyone who came along: some jars went home with participants and others may be available for sale as a Hidden Orchard fundraiser at … Continue reading Cook up
Big thanks to Carmel, who donated three metal fruit pickers, which will be attached to long poles to help us reach fruit high up in the trees. These are fabulous devices and we’re so grateful to Carmel for her generous gift. Continue reading Thank you Carmel!
Next Monday we are hosting our first Hidden Orchard Community Jam and Sauce Making Day. A chance to get together and preserve some of the Hidden Orchard harvest. No experience is necessary. We’ll be working together and it will be a great opportunity to share and learn new skills. All the ingredients including fruit harvested during … Continue reading Big cook up