Community Gardens

What is a community garden?

Community gardens are places for people to plant, grow and tend to fruit and vegetables. They are also nice places to simply 'be.' Community gardens provide people with a sense of belonging and can improve physical and emotional wellbeing through the satisfaction of watching fresh produce flourish with their labour.

Warrnambool Community Garden

The Warrnambool Community Garden has become a popular gathering place for people of all backgrounds. First conceived in 2005, the project finally became a reality in 2007. Situated on the corner of Grieve Street and Grafton Road, the garden features two acres of land and garden beds.

A group of members and the WDEA Round-up Cirew  tend  to the shared garden beds and surrounds on a regular basis. Tuesday mornings between 10am - 11am is a good time to come along and see if you'd like to become a member and get involved . At all times of the year the garden is a delightful place to be, so drop by and see for yourself.

For more information contact: The Eat Well Be Active Team at ewba@warrnambool.vic.gov.au or 5559 4437

Camperdown Community Garden

The Camperdown Community House has a small garden with several raised garden beds for community members to grow vegetables and share ideas.

For more information contact  The House Co-ordinator  ph 5593 1403.

Port Fairy Community House

The Port Fairy Community House has constructed some raised garden beds. Starting in May 2012, the use of these beds is linked with the From Seed to Feed program. The program is an introduction to permaculture principles, soils and their preparation, composting, worm farming and fertilizers, garden bed preparation, materials & creation.  

For more information contact: Port Fairy House Reception  ph 5568 2681