Community Gardening
It was at the local community garden at the North Wollongong PCYC, where we first started to learn about sustainable organic food gardening. It’s where we first experienced how powerful food gardens are for healing and empowering people, building community, and bring life back to the land. It’s also a place where we have met wonderful people and made fantastic friends. We even met each other under the mulberry tree!
All suburbs need community gardens. They’re popping up everywhere as people increasingly realise their value and importance in sustainable living and healthy communities. If you’re keen to start community gardening, we’d suggest first volunteering with an existing community gardens and checking if your local council has any guidelines or advice.
Wollongong Community Gardens
- North Wollongong Community Garden, North Wollongong PCYC via Ajax Avenue http://thegardennorthgong.blogspot.com/
- Dapto Community Farm, 29 Darkes Road Dapto http://www.kiamasphere.com.au/images/pdf/Dapto-Community-Organic-Farm-Flier.pdf
- The Laneway Community Garden, the laneway between Third and Fifth Avenue, Port Kembla.
Contact Daniel Deighton on 4274 1424 or caredesign@bigpond.com or the Port Kembla Community Project Inc. on 4267 3433
- Thirroul Community Garden http://www.facebook.com/pages/Thirroul-Community-Garden-Initiative/144964068872039?v=wall
- Cringila Community Garden, Cringila Park, Lockwood Street Cringila. Contact Lisa on 0402 806 371 or lisabrunt@aapt.net.au or Eileen on 4275 1043
- Bellambi Community Garden, Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre, Cawley Street Bellambi. Contact Robyn or Mary 4285 3715
- The Pope's Complex Garden, Pope's Road Woonona. Contact June James on 4283 1450
- Sansey Avenue Community Garden, Sansey Avenue Mt Ousley. Contact Paul Formosa on 4225 2638
- Access Community Garden, 87 Railway Street Corrimal. http://www.acg.com.au/index.php?page=fruits-of-our-community
Shellharbour Community Gardens
- Barrack Heights Community Garden http://www.shellharbourkids.com.au/filedata/pdf/BHCGBrochure.pdf
Kiama Community Gardens
- Kiama Community Garden http://kiamagardens.blogspot.com/
Other community gardens and organisations
http://www.communitygarden.org.au