Water is an important part of The Food Forest at VASS. So we are having a Pond! Episode 6 of our video series about the Food Forest at VASS, is all about the pond and the importance of water. The pond and the quality of this green space will provide habitat, water,...
Once completed, the VASS Food Forest, through Andrew’s* design will operate on several levels. Firstly, it will provide the staff and residents here at VASS with fresh fruit and vegetables. It will provide us all with a haven to enjoy in all weather. On another...
I read an interesting article just recently. There is now evidence that trees communicate with each other through their root systems and mycelium fungi. When you see pictures of Tasmanian Mountain Ash, it’s easy to imagine that these giants are in competition with...
In a project like this, with many stakeholders, it’s important that we get together and work out how we work together to bring this project to fruition. With the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing owning the site, Yooralla managing the facility, the...
With the welcome addition of EGA (Eckersley Garden Architecture) to our design team, our Food Forest design has evolved! The “Green Room” – an all weather area in which VASS residents can enjoy the garden with their family and friends- is now larger...
