City populations are increasing and more people are living in apartment blocks or townhouses with little green space. A practical solution to this restriction on chances to create home gardens can be found in community gardens where individual plots are available on public land. Not only do such gardens provide opportunities to grow vegetables, fruit and flowers, they are also a wonderful place to make new friends with similar interests.
Community Gardens
Community Gardens can be found dotted around cities everywhere. Land is often supplied by local councils. It is then divided into small garden…
Greening a Harsh Environment
Hillside, in Melbourne's outer north-western suburbs, is experiencing a housing boom. New streets and homes are springing up everywhere. But it's one…
Sue McKinnon’s Garden
Location: Rosanna, Victoria This garden won the Banyule City Council 'Best Residential Sustainable Garden' award for 2003-2004. Sue runs a gardening…