The organisation was thrilled to receive the plaudit for their efforts to date but is not resting on its laurels with a lot of activities planned for the future - all focused on sustainable living.

This Saturday, February 3, the club will gather at the Sustainability Hub on Wilkinson Avenue to build more gardens and plant more seeds.

Plans are also in place for workshops and working bees on pallet wall gardens, worm farms, composting, healthy food gardens, healthy cooking and more. 

The group has started donating food to local charities, too, and will continue to do this in the future.

The club consists of green-fingered locals supported by The Hunter Valley Aboriginal Corporation, Muswellbrook Girl Guides and Goodstart Early Learning Centre and is keen to attract new people of any age and skill level - the only requirement being enthusiasm.  

“The members have lots of ideas about different things the group can do and we plan to run a variety of events throughout the year,” club member Ross Pahuru said.

“Big thanks go to Ridgelands Community Fund, Muswellbrook Shire Council and Arrowfield Stud for their support.

“Everyone in the group contributes something positive. 

“Not everyone is an expert gardener but we all just learn from each other. 

“The group likes to watch things grow into food that they can take home or donate to local charities,” council’s sustainability officer Mick Brady added.

For more information about activities at the Sustainability Hub, contact Mick Brady on 6549 3794 or email Michael.Brady@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au