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Harfest set to celebrate the best locally grown talent and artisans
the community to come together in a stunning garden setting.
Courtney Mathew
Feb 21, 20252 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 1, 20251 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 31, 20252 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 24, 20252 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 3, 20252 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
Keeping our chooks healthy: What not to feed chickens
It’s important to know what to feed chooks and what to avoid to ensure their safety.
Courtney Mathew
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Give your tree a second life - free Christmas tree recycling
We'll take your Christmas tree and turn it into mulch for our paths with this free initiative.
Courtney Mathew
Dec 1, 20242 min read
Wanted: weekly garden market manager
We're seeking a dynamic market manager to breathe new life into our weekly Wednesday garden market!
Courtney Mathew
Nov 17, 20241 min read
Circular economy roundtable learnings
The circular economy offers a valuable opportunity for our garden to collaborate with others.
Courtney Mathew
Nov 5, 20244 min read
Introducing the nursery: a gardening space for everyone
As you enter our garden, you see a newly renovated nursery area which is designed for all abilities.
Courtney Mathew
Oct 30, 20243 min read
Stunning mural highlights connection of art and nature
We’ve just unveiled an exciting new addition to the landscape - a vibrant mural by Warrnambool artists Jimmi Buscombe and Sheridan Rose.
Courtney Mathew
Oct 24, 20244 min read
Six-thousand dollar surprise for Sprouts Club
The surprise donation, announced at the 15-year anniversary celebration by Perry and Rose Cho, will significantly boost the children's progr
Courtney Mathew
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Open day celebrating more than fifteen years of growth
Warrnambool Community Garden will spring to life on Saturday October 19 when members host a free community Open Day event to celebrate more
Courtney Mathew
Sep 30, 20241 min read
A new life for an old pond
Reconstruction of the pond is well underway following the conceptual design.
Courtney Mathew
Sep 29, 20242 min read
Upgrading our all abilities gardening area
Gardening brings joy to many and we've always been aware of the limitations some people have in getting their hands dirty at our...
Courtney Mathew
Sep 1, 20241 min read
Warrnambool Community Garden receives national award for bush tucker garden
We're thrilled to announce our recent accolade as the recipient of the Bush Tucker Garden Award in the Community Gardens Australia 2023...
Courtney Mathew
Mar 25, 20242 min read
Biodiversity corridor project
An area in the northwest corner of our site will trial establishing a small, mixed native grassland.
Courtney Mathew
Feb 9, 20242 min read
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