There are many opportunities for gardening to foster building community. There are, of course, the growing number of community gardens, but people are getting together in gardening groups or to share their produce or to plant out nature strips. Through community building we get to know others, discuss how we garden and gain an amazing range of information.
Here are our posts about community building:
10 Green Resolutions for a Sustainable New Year
As we settle into the New Year, it's the perfect time to set resolutions that bring about positive change. This year, consider making a difference…
Citizen Science: A Pathway to Gardening Success and Biodiversity Conservation
In recent years, the realm of science has experienced a remarkable transformation, one that invites people from all walks of life to participate…
Local Food and Harvest Swaps
Have you ever thought about swapping the bounty from your garden with fellow green thumbs? Food swaps are a great way to deal with a glut from your…
A Community Water Conservation Project
Sometimes it’s possible to achieve multiple outcomes at the same time. Through government assistance, a Melbourne community has been able to harvest…
Yackandandah Community Garden is blooming marvellous
Yackandandah is an historic country town tucked away in foothills of the Stanley State Forest in north east Victoria. It is a warm place with a…
Wellbeing Gardening – Gardening for the Body, Mind & Spirit
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in tune once more” - John Burroughs (1837-1921),…
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We Will Rebuild – Gardening After Bushfires
Bushfires are regular event in our fire-prone country. Unfortunately, communities are sometimes devastated and, sadly, these tragic events…
