Community Gardens

Community gardens are places where people come together to grow fresh food, to learn, relax and make new friends.

Community gardeners know that sharing land to grow food and other plants builds a sense of place and community. The benefits of community gardening include:

• Easy access to fresh, nutritious food.
• A sense of achievement from growing your own food.
• Making friends with people in the neighborhood.
• Learning the skills of gardening, shared decision making and cooperation.
• Healthy outdoor exercise.
• Participating in a productive recreational activity to improve the local environment.

There are a number of community gardening initiatives happening in the City.

Common Ground Community Garden

91 Franklin St (old Bus Station). Table gardens for tenants only, but volunteers welcome.

Secateurs Community Garden Group

Various sites in the east of the City (including the Box Factory). Community Centre (59 Regent St South) and St Andrews Hospital (South Terrace) Membership required.

South West Greening Group

Various Street Verges in the South West of the City. Membership required.

Walyo Yerta Community Garden Group

Veale Gardens (South Park Lands behind the Conservatory). Membership required.

For more information, see the Australian City Farms and Community Gardens Network, or contact the ACC Community Development Officer on 8203 7570.