SAGES Cottage in Baxter has launched its own nursery for locally grown plants and products.
The Baxter cottage hosts people living with disabilities, and allows them to gain work experience and build their skills. Sages Cottage client Callum is among the workers at the new nursery – he said it is an “amazing opportunity for everyone.” “I’m excited, ecstatic, happy— all the emotions. I want it to do well. I’m excited about the plants going inside the nursery,” he said.
Sages Cottages CEO Phil Hayes-Brown said “Sages’ new farm gate shop will provide more work opportunities for clients as well as create more funds which directly go back to the farm. “One of many highlights of opening day was the debut of the tagline created by a Wallara client – Smile, you’re at Sages.”
First published in the Frankston Times – 25 February 2025