Community Gardens

Community gardens are inspirational places for making friends, learning and growing fresh produce. Supported by councils and dedicated volunteers, community gardens are open to anyone, especially those who may not have the skills, land or resources to create a private garden.

Views of the Spring Hill community vegetable garden, sometimes known as Reggie's Veggies. Reg Rapley (pictured) shows children how to grow vegetables and they discover the joys of eating fresh carrots with the dirt on them.

Images courtesy: Alison Rogers

Community gardens offer practical lessons in making compost and planting seedlings, with the bonus of taking home fresh produce. Cooking with freshly harvested vegetables and sharing a meal is also part of the experience at many community gardens.

Views of the Spring Hill community vegetable garden, sometimes known as Reggie's Veggies.

Images courtesy: Alison Rogers

The O'Brien Recovery Garden in Orange reaches out to people living with a mental illness, and their carers, friends and families. Gardening has long been recognised as a useful therapy for people with a mental illness. In the supportive atmosphere of this permaculture garden, the program aims to rebuild confidence and social networks, as well as practical benefits associated with working in the fresh air and seeing things grow.