June 16th Open Garden at Wynnum (Jerry Colbey-Wiliams) and Northey Street City Farm

The Queensland presenter for Gardening Australia, Jerry Colbey-Williams, has invited us to tour Bellis, his productive house and garden in Wynnum. This is a unique opportunity to see this amazing garden and learn from a master gardener. 20 years ago Jerry and his partner purchased Bellis, an old queenslander on a 800 m2 block in suburban Wynnum. It has been transformed from a contaminated, uninspiring turf yard into an organic food forest.

In what will be both an entertaining and educational experience Jerry will take us on a tour of his garden and explain how his demonstration home:

  • Retains and uses all rainwater that falls on the site
  • Treats and utilises all of its waste water
  • Produces all of its own electricity
  • Produces most of their food requirements
  • Generates a healthy income

On the way home we will stop for a tour of Northey Street City Farm.

Address – Wynnum and Windsor

Date/Time: 08:00am – 6:00pm, June 16

Includes tour costs and return transport from Cooroy Community Gardens

Cost – $95 (Members)

– $115 (Non-Members)

Bookings are essential. Booking here

Maximum 30 people

What to Expect

08:00am – Bus pickup from Cooroy Community Gardens

10:00 am – 11:30am – Bellis (Jerry Colbey Williams demonstration garden tour)

12:30pm – 1:30pm – BYO lunch at Northey Street City Farm

1:30pm – 3:00pm – Farm Tour

5:00 pm – Arrive home at Cooroy Community Gardens

    • Prior to entry to Bellis all visitors must disinfect footwear using the disinfectant bath provided. (As seen on Gardening Australia). No exceptions, this is a clean site.
    • Nearest public toilet facilities are at the Wynnum Esplanade. No entry to our home.
    • Sensible footwear only.
    • These gardens are not suitable for wheelchairs.
    • All children to be supervised at all times.
    • No pets.