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Pittwater Community Gardens
What is a Community Garden?
A community garden is a piece of land on which fresh produce is grown by a group of people who usually incorporate organic principles, composting and/ or worm farming and water harvesting into its operation. The garden is publicly functioning in ownership, access and management.
How did Community Gardens come about?
Community gardens originated in the 19th century with the British Government, allocating plots of land to the poor to grow vegetables and flowers. The turn of the 20th century saw an emergence of community gardens in Australia as a response to war and food shortages, continuing to serve community functions such as growing food produce, expressing cultural traditions and positively influencing neighbourhoods.
Why establish a Community Garden?
Traditionally community gardens were a mechanism to provide food during war periods. However, with the post-war economic boom their necessity declined. Nowadays they provide a relief from stress, physical stimulation and a place to make new friends and learn new things.
Pittwater's first Community Garden
The Pittwater Community Garden Group is currently working with Barrenjoey High School at North Avalon to begin the first community garden in Pittwater. The group has recently commenced work on the dune area next to football field, near the North Avalon beach car park. More information available at www.pcga.og.au
If you would like to register your interest in the group, please contact the Pittwater Community Garden group by emailing info@pcga.org.au
Further Information
Updated: 11 Jan 2012