Chelsea Heights Community Garden
Chelsea Heights Community Garden, formally known as EarthCarers Community Garden, in Chelsea Heights is a place for members to socialise and learn about planting their own food and caring for the environment.
The garden has over 40 individual plots for growing food for personal use, plus a number of communal gardening areas which include fruit trees, herbs and areas for planting annual vegetables.
The Garden is a place where people can come, relax, meet new people and learn about growing healthy fruit and vegetables. Here you will:
- Discover a safe and stimulating place for all the family.
- Grow healthy food and herbs.
- Learn how to improve soil, make compost, combat weeds, use companion plants and create raised beds for easier gardening.
- Discover new and interesting herbs, fruits and vegetables and companion plants..
- Learn how to avoid toxic chemicals when gardening.
- Participate in visits to other community gardens, botanic gardens, private gardens and other places of interest.
- Learn how to propagate, prune and shape many different plants.
- Discover new ways to cook and prepare vegetables, herbs and fruits.
- Meet others and make new friends.
- Introduce children to the wonders of plants and beneficial animals such as chooks
- Learn about useful indigenous and native plants.
- Share knowledge and enthusiasm with the wider community.
- Celebrate community events with local produce in a delightful environment.
Cost:
Fees
Access for Dogs:
No dogs allowed in the garden.
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Location
150 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights 3196 Map
✆ (03) 9772 3391
Email Enquiry
Web Links
→ www.chelseaheightscommunitycentre.com.au/garden
→ Chelsea Heights Community Garden on Facebook
→ Community Garden at Chelsea Heights
