Brinkworth Primary & Early Childhood Centre Community Garden

• 10 x 1 metre wicking bed plots
  Size of the garden
• Approximately 20
  Number of garden members
• $0
  Membership fees
• Costs are absorbed due to volunteer contributions
  Annual costs to run the garden
• The land is owned by the Education Department
  Who do you lease the land from
• Local community groups are welcome to attend
  Other organisations involved in the garden

A new community garden by Brinkworth Primary & Early Childhood Centre.

A community garden that provides fresh food and friendship with regular fortnightly gatherings on Thursdays at 4.30pm.  The garden is made up of self-watering wicking beds which provide a bounty of produce.

History
The idea of a community garden originated from the Uni SA Occupational Therapy placement scheme where students questioned the community about what their needs were. Being over 25km away from any fresh food outlet as there are no shops in this rural town, it was decided a community garden with fresh, easy to access and affordable produce would be advantageous for the ageing population.

With partnership from the local school, has been a great way of bringing the community together.

Successes/opportunities
This garden space has become a weekly gathering where the community meet on Thursdays at 4.30pm to tend to the garden, mix and mingle over a cuppa.

Problems/challenges
We are looking at running regular ‘patch to plate’ cooking classes where produce will be harvested, cooked and shared.

we have found some produce goes to waste as people might be unsure or not have the facilities to cook or prepare the produce.

Features

• Access: open to public at all times
• Access: raised garden beds
• M/S: affiliated with church/school
• Management: shared garden
• Size: greater than 10 sq metres
• Waste: compost and/or wormfarm

Location