October Field Day - The Wonderful World of Weeds with Pat Collins
Date: Saturday 10th October ,2026
Location: Yarrawa Hall - on Ferndale Road, Yarrawa NSW 2328, Australia
Join us for a fascinating and hands-on day with well-known herbalist Pat Collins, as we learn about useful weeds and make our own Wild Weed Ointment.
Pat heads up the Total Health and Education Centre in Muswellbrook and has a wealth of knowledge about herbs, weeds and their many uses. She has developed her own established range of herbal products and has written eight books filled with information about weeds, recipes and practical tips.
During our visit, Pat will take us on a weed walk and talk, sharing her knowledge of the numerous weeds growing around us and explaining some of their traditional and practical uses. We’ll then lend a hand with a garden blitz, helping Pat weed and mulch her garden.
After our shared lunch, Pat will guide us through making Wild Weed Ointment. Everyone will have the opportunity to take home a small batch of the ointment we make on the day.
It promises to be a wonderfully educational, practical and enjoyable day — and there is no cost for HOGS members.
Program for the Day
10:00 am – Arrive, followed by a weed walk and talk with Pat
11:00 am – Garden blitz: weeding and mulching
12:30 pm – Shared lunch
1:00 pm – Making Wild Weed Ointment
2:00 pm – Finish and head home
What to Bring
Please bring something for our shared lunch. Something to contribute to morning tea would also be lovely. Tea and coffee will be supplied.
If you have any excess produce, plants, seeds or other garden goodies to share, please bring them along for our swap table.
For the garden blitz, enclosed footwear is essential. Please also bring your own gardening gloves, hat, sunscreen and drinking water.
We encourage members to reach out to one another and arrange carpooling for the day.
Getting There
Yarrawa Hall is off Yarrawa Road. Turn left onto Ferndale Road; the hall is approximately 500 metres ahead.
Not a HOGS Member Yet?
Please note: You will need to be a member of HOGS to attend. If you aren't a member, you can sign up by visiting https://www.hunterorganicgrowerssociety.org.au/join-us or you can sign up on the day.
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