After beginning 10 years ago the Noosa Community Garden had a new beginning last week with its move to its new location at Wallace Park.
Community garden committee member Erika Hackett said the garden was first created by Slow Food as a hands on project for disengaged youth before becoming a garden to be shared by all the community, while Slow Food has continued to support school gardens.
She said after weeks of planning and coordinating the community garden has broken ground.
“The Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners were onsite to observe the ground work, Noosa Council supplied a truck and the boys from Anchored Plumbing made sure we had four brand new water taps by the end of the day. Now we’re ready for the next stage,” she said.
Members garden every Friday at 8am and members of the community are welcome.
“Gardening expertise is welcome but absolutely not critical,” Erika said.
“Community Gardens provide space for people to connect with nature, grow healthy food and form deep connections with other locals. Gardening is a great form of therapy, with benefits to well-being through social connections and also physical and psychological improvements.”
The Community Garden is now close to other community groups such as the Library, Leisure Centre, Noosa Parks Association, Noosa Community Support Services, Meals on Wheels and the Respite Centre. “It’s all about growing a community as well,” Erika said.
