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Pocket forest plans to transform a corner of the site
A "pocket forest" is coming to the Warrnambool Community Garden, along with 4,000 other plants for Albert Park.
A pocket forest is a small, densely planted area that uses special planting techniques to help it thrive.
Courtney Mathew
Dec 122 min read
Free Christmas tree recycling: give your tree a second life
We'll take your Christmas tree and turn it into mulch for our paths with this free initiative.
Courtney Mathew
Nov 292 min read
Are you our festival coordinator for Harfest in March 2026?
We're looking for a festival coordinator to help with our next Harfest event.
Courtney Mathew
Nov 132 min read
New program to launch Connecting Carers in their Community
Cultivating Carers is a kitchen-garden-themed wellbeing program for carers in the West Warrnambool area, delivered at West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House.
Courtney Mathew
Oct 272 min read
We've got deductible gift recipient status!
Warrnambool Community Garden has celebrated an important new milestone: we've been officially endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) under the Community Sheds category.
Courtney Mathew
Oct 222 min read
New social impact podcast shines a light on locals leading change
A new podcast series launching Tuesday 21 October invites listeners to discover how big change starts with small, local ideas.
Courtney Mathew
Oct 142 min read
Celebrate diversity and digital skills at Get Online Week in collaboration with Warrnambool Multicultural Association
The Warrnambool Multicultural Association team up with our garden members for an engaging event that showcases the rich flavors and traditions of our diverse society while learning digital skills in a friendly, hands-on environment.
Courtney Mathew
Oct 12 min read
Discovery day invites you to explore the garden
the community to come together in a stunning garden setting.
Courtney Mathew
Aug 63 min read
Sprouts Club autumn update
Congratulations Sprouts Club with over $500 raised to go towards another project. Big thank you to volunteers and parents who each bought skills to make this work.
heatherryan439
May 13 min read
Harfest success: a joyous celebration of harvest and community
Over 500 friends and families came together in the quarry to celebrate the harvest with good food, great music, and plenty of fun.
Courtney Mathew
Mar 172 min read
Harfest is next week: your chance to win tickets!
Are you ready to celebrate the vibrant spirit of Warrnambool Community Garden at Harfest, our inaugural harvest festival?
Courtney Mathew
Mar 61 min read
Wicked weeds - what we have on site and how to deal with it!
Wicked weeds are not fun - the couch and kikuyu that dominates our garden seems like a never-ending battle!
Courtney Mathew
Mar 11 min read
Harfest set to celebrate the best locally grown talent and artisans
the community to come together in a stunning garden setting.
Courtney Mathew
Feb 212 min read
Join a team: people, place, programs and partners
We're trying something this year to get more minds engaged with helping to deliver our annual plan. These teams will meet a few times a year to move projects and initiatives along.
Courtney Mathew
Feb 11 min read
Seeking a festival coordinator for Harfest in March 2025
We're looking for a festival coordinator to help with our next Harfest event.
Courtney Mathew
Jan 312 min read
Winners of 2025 Warrnambool Community Event of the Year!
The garden's October Open Day is the 2025 Warrnambool Community Event of the Year.
Courtney Mathew
Jan 242 min read
Working bees for 2025
If you’re looking for a relaxed, welcoming way to connect with your community, learn new skills, and enjoy the outdoors... volunteering at the garden is a perfect fit.
Courtney Mathew
Jan 32 min read
Harfest is here on 15 March 2025!
We look forward to welcoming you into this beautiful space for our first ever harvest festival!
Courtney Mathew
Jan 1, 20251 min read
Convenors corner - wrap up of 2024
As we wrap up another incredible year at our community garden, we take a moment to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our members.
Courtney Mathew
Dec 23, 20243 min read
Plot holder tips: Making the most of your garden plot
We have more than 50 private plots rented by members, families and community groups to grow and harvest their own
Courtney Mathew
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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