Casey to show off

By Jim Mynard
CHISHOLM Institute and the City of Casey have joined forces to tell the story of Casey in flowers and foliage at the 2007 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, to be held from Wednesday, 28 March, to Sunday 1 April.
Casey mayor Colin Butler said the display, Growing Together in Casey, would illustrate the district’s geographic elements including the rural region, coastal area, urban fringe, foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, as well as incorporate elements of conservation and watersaving principles.
He said council staff and Chisholm students were designing the display.
“Our partnership combines the municipality’s vibrant horticultural and rural sector with opportunities in the region for training and development in our industries,” he said.
“The farm belt region comprising the southern communities of Casey has a variety of agricultural industries, from beef cattle to vegetable and flower growing, and is becoming widely renowned.
“The popularity of the Casey Farmers Market, held on the fourth Saturday morning of each month at The Old Cheese Factory in Berwick, is testament to this, with local residents and others travelling from far and wide to sample our local and regional fresh produce,” he said.
The exhibit will feature at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, Melbourne. Admission is adults $19.50, concession $15, children $5, family $45, and groups of more than 10 $15 a person.