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 Be Positive – it's catchyEveryone wants to be part of a positive and successful project, that is what edible school gardens are and that's the message you are getting out to everyone so that they support you. Be a recycler Check out building sites and raid their bins (with permission). What companies/industries are near by that might have useful rubbish e.g. sample paint pots for artwork, buckets, bricks. Be creative in your thinking of where resources can come from. Form partnerships with restaurants; get them to save food scraps, which you can collect for your compost and worm systems. If you are also starting a kitchen, ask at local restaurants if they have plates, chopping boards, kitchen utensils etc that they can donate to you, especially if they are upgrading their equipment. Make connections Can you form partnerships with local associated groups Permaculture groups Transition towns Gardening groups Slow Food movement TAFE/University Local markets Lions/Apex clubs Community banks Local tip shop Value your volunteers Always acknowledge them and ask them how they are. Welcome and be grateful for their ideas and physical input. Students can make thank you cards/Christmas cards for them. Volunteers are not only your 'willing' workers, but you never know who they might talk to; networking can equal donations. order your copy of EAT YOUR GARDEN NOW! |
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