We are pleased to announce that Home Hardware at Mt Barker is now a stockist of 20kg and 7.5kg bags. The number to pre-order is (08) 8398 3833. The store is located on Secker Rd at the top of the hill.

FCRD will be present at the 6 monthly ABC Radio Carpark Capers. We are positioned roughly in the middle of the middle row on the northern side. We, again, are teaming up with SA Composters so you will be able to purchase compost and potting mix from them.
For any queries, please contact 8419 1070

The Federal Government today has allocated $32m for research programs specifically looking at soils capacity to emit or capture greenhouse gases.
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25132111-12377,00.html
In FCRD’s view, this is the precursor to working out how to quantify agriculture in the ETS Scheme. We already know that healthier soils are able to absorb more carbon dioxide. Although we don’t know [...]

We hope you are able to attend the ABC Gardening Expo 7th to the 9th of March 2009. The opening times are 10am to 4:30pm. There is a huge range of information, displays and exhibits to be seen. Some of Australia’s best gardeners will be in attendence including Stephen Ryan and Sophie Thomson.
FCRD will be [...]