Community garden needs helping hands

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JANUARY 2017

ON A beautiful summer’s day there is nothing quite like getting out in the veggie patch and no better place to do that than the Deloraine community garden.

Run by Deloraine House volunteers, it has a pizza oven as well as a number of lovely shady seats to sit and enjoy some freshly picked produce.

Welcoming everyone, no matter your age or gardening experience, its group of volunteers meet there twice a week throughout the harvest season to weed, plant, harvest, chat and get some fresh air.

“I have always loved gardening. And I love the look and feel of the community garden, it is therapeutic,” said Elena Olah, one garden volunteer.

“Celery, gooseberries, white onions, potatoes, artichokes and rhubarb are just a few of the fruit and veggies we are growing in the garden,” says Ray Harvey, another volunteer doing amazing work there.

The volunteers make this a great opportunity for anyone wanting to learn more about growing fresh organic produce or for those without the room in their backyard for a veggie patch. So, if you are like Ray or Elena and can offer either your expertise or love of gardening, the Community Garden welcomes you.

Given its large space, with many garden beds, more hands are needed to keep the weeds down and harvest the crops. Getting involved for as little as once a week can see you not only getting a share of its seasonal fresh organic produce, but also the added benefits of being out in the fresh air while making friends and having a wonderful time.

With fresh new faces joining the volunteer group and lots of exciting gardening projects happening this year, it is a great time to jump on board.

For more information please call Deloraine House on 6362 2678.