Our rainy excursion to South West Rocks

 

Terry's Garden in South West Rocks and Kimbo's patch

It was a dreary, wet trek down the mountain and along the coast for me that soggy Thursday. I thought maybe 6 or so diehards might show up. Well, as it turned out, i was 10 minutes late to the party already happening at Terry's house! Many beaming faces already there and a few more following me.

A lively discussion ensued on Terry's background, broad experience, hopes and aspirations for his garden and the local community of South West Rocks. Still the rain came down! So, brollys in hand, we trooped around the garden to see what's been started and offered our 2 cents worth on the planning and siting of Terry's productive garden beds.

Then lunch beckoned - we obliged with the usual gusto. Still the rain came down!

Undaunted, we hopped into a car pool to visit a thriving market garden in the centre of town. Kimbo, the main gardener, was not there to witness our amazement at his prolific produce and fabulous black soil. Sadly, after 10yrs of enrichment and supplying the community with super fresh goodies, the property is to be developed later this year. We each fantasised about making off with a barrowful of that black gold. Still the rain came down!

Back to Terry's to polish off the remnants of the feast. Strangly, not much enthusiasm for kayaking in the persistant drizzle, but what better activity on a wet day than a leisurely lunch with like-minded friends? Thanks Terry and Kimbo for sharing your gardens with us.