Monday, 31 March 2008
Sunday, 30 March 2008
Dean Spud BBQ
Over 300 people joined the residents of Dean when they celebrated the installation of their new town sign and to celebrate the spud. Much else happened over the Easter weekend - we're waiting for Lyn's article. And here it is.
Dean - Big Spud Country
The beautiful volcanic soil in the Dean district, half way between Ballarat and Daylesford, is ideal for growing spuds. On Easter Saturday the biggest and heaviest spud ever seen in the area was unveiled by the Mayor of the Hepburn Shire, Cr. Tim Hayes, when he launched the new Dean sign.
The Dean Hall Committee decided four years ago that Dean needed a sign, as the standard road signs had gone missing. So Dean is now "on the map" with a huge potato at the base of the sign, the volcanic hills and poplar trees of the avenue into town depicted in metal with DEAN inscribed.
Dean residents and many visitors to the annual "Ring of Roses" Easter Show witnessed the historic moment, with Maverick the Clydesdale and the Dean Potato Fairy, Allison, and Spud the Scarecrow also present. A Big Spud BBQ followed with many different potato recipes being sampled. Of course there were local spuds for sale, a Spudhunter Competition for the young and some not so young and photos of potato growing in the Dean district.
The Dean Mechanics Institute was resplendent with art, craft, daffodil bulbs and plant stalls. A Landcare potting demonstration and the legendary Devonshire tea. was enjoyed by the hundreds of visitors over the four-day event.
The Hall Committee is planning a Big Spud Hoe-Down with lots of spud dishes on August 23rd. For more information contact Hall Secretary, Liz Kelly. The more the merrier!
Here you can see spudhunters young and old preparing for their foray to search for and identify potatoes, scary? Mr Spud Scarecrow, potato pancakes in the making, and the big boys relaxing after their BBQ.
Dean - Big Spud Country
The beautiful volcanic soil in the Dean district, half way between Ballarat and Daylesford, is ideal for growing spuds. On Easter Saturday the biggest and heaviest spud ever seen in the area was unveiled by the Mayor of the Hepburn Shire, Cr. Tim Hayes, when he launched the new Dean sign.
The Dean Hall Committee decided four years ago that Dean needed a sign, as the standard road signs had gone missing. So Dean is now "on the map" with a huge potato at the base of the sign, the volcanic hills and poplar trees of the avenue into town depicted in metal with DEAN inscribed.
Dean residents and many visitors to the annual "Ring of Roses" Easter Show witnessed the historic moment, with Maverick the Clydesdale and the Dean Potato Fairy, Allison, and Spud the Scarecrow also present. A Big Spud BBQ followed with many different potato recipes being sampled. Of course there were local spuds for sale, a Spudhunter Competition for the young and some not so young and photos of potato growing in the Dean district.
The Dean Mechanics Institute was resplendent with art, craft, daffodil bulbs and plant stalls. A Landcare potting demonstration and the legendary Devonshire tea. was enjoyed by the hundreds of visitors over the four-day event.
The Hall Committee is planning a Big Spud Hoe-Down with lots of spud dishes on August 23rd. For more information contact Hall Secretary, Liz Kelly. The more the merrier!
Here you can see spudhunters young and old preparing for their foray to search for and identify potatoes, scary? Mr Spud Scarecrow, potato pancakes in the making, and the big boys relaxing after their BBQ.
Thursday, 20 March 2008
St Patrick's Day - and still the spuds grow on
Called by Fernleigh Farms on St Pat's day - the sort-of official beginning of harvest - to check on our spuds. The plants are looking fantastic. Harvest is now scheduled to take place during the Swiss Italia Festa on Sunday 20 April 10am - 5pm. There'll be tours of Fernleigh Farm at 11am and 2pm.
Also checked on the bookings for the dinner next week at the Ballarat Farm Expo - over 100 people have booked for what looks like an absolutely delicious dinner.
And during the day at the BFE kids will be able to participate in the Spudhunters program - see an earlier blog.
This Saturday is the Potato BBQ and Dean sign launch.
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