Slow Food Noosa has given a welcome hand to Cooran Organic Garden (COG) after garden tools were stolen from the club’s shed.
The break-in was disheartening for club members, who are passionate about gardening and are committed to connecting with the community.
In response, Slow Food provided tools to the value of $150 from Pomona Hardware and, without asking, the hardware store contributed to about equal value.
Formed three years ago, COG members want to make the garden in King Park a place where anyone can gather, pick some fruit, herbs or vegetables, or to contribute in some way.
They are creating a space to encourage the Slow Food philosophy of good, healthy and fair food. A place where people can connect.
The shed was a donation from a land-owner and committee members dismantled it, then transported and reassembled it at the garden.
COG president Lance Pearce was immensely grateful for the replacement of garden tools, just as he was proud of what the club had achieved.
“When a community comes together and achieves things such as this, it’s just stunning.
“It’s a diverse community. But they are accepting of the diversity.
“It’s a good melting pot.”
He said COG had an inclusive long-term plan for the garden.
The Cooran community is known for its art and music and COG is fitting into the community.
“We are not competing with anyone, while being humble at the same time.
“We are all small achievers … but doing great things.”
Garden day is each Thursday 3.30-5.30pm, while working bees are held on the third Sunday of each month from 7.30am and includes morning tea.
