Comments on: A triumph for community gardening

By: Eric Paterson

Eric Paterson — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:30:58 +0000

This is truly awesome news. Not only does making use of shared space bring community together it also allows people to learn how to grow their own food and reconnects people with nature. I think we are going to see a lot more of this sort of thing happening and look forward to me and my family being a part of it…

By: Lee Phillips

Lee Phillips — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:59:41 +0000

Great idea , Ive been trying to campaign residents in strata units to have there own gardens in my local area here in Sydney, a/it greens up wasted lawn area(most unit occupiers never use the outside common areas,
b/ it brings a closer knit residential community together
c/ fresh garden veg is healthy and accessible ,d/ reduces organic kitchen waste that usually gets put into bins

By: Tanya

Tanya — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:44:07 +0000

I love this idea. I recently approached the Moreland Council about a piece of land across the road. Not quite a nature strip but has nothing growing on it but weeds. Tends to be a good spot for the local renters to dump their unwanted old furniture. If it had a planter box that problem would be sorted. I have run out of space in my back yard for anymore raised garden beds but I would love something like this to bring the neighbors together. Busy street, hardly get to talk to any of them, this would be ideal.

By: Tiki Swain

Tiki Swain — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:22:54 +0000

This is wonderful to see. It can be so difficult getting anything through any Council, quite bewildering and exhausting. Hooray for progress, and massive congratulations to Yarra for employing the facilitator to help make such things happen. That’s really the most essential bit of all this, having someone with a working knowledge of what to do and who to talk to.

By: Robyn K

Robyn K — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:11:58 +0000

What a great initiative! Congratulations to all concerned and may this be the start of something which inspires many other.

By: Fiona Kelly

Fiona Kelly — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:04:19 +0000

What a fantastic idea. I would love to see this idea spread to other councils, like Sydney. Space to grow food is going to become such a precious commodity in the future, we will have no choice but to use these bits of space. The idea of the Facilitator is great, as negotiating all the red tape to get these permissions would be a nightmare for most people. Well done City of Yarra – wouldn’t it be nice to think they were the forerunner of more progressive councils everywhere!

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Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:51:13 +0000

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By: Karen Sutherland

Karen Sutherland — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:09:21 +0000

How fantastic! Imagine the changed feel and look of our urban streets as this idea grows! Hope Moreland Council is watching!

By: Carey

Carey — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:07:08 +0000

Wow, I’m not from city of Yarra, but wish I was. Urban Agriculture Facilitator!? WTF! That’s great news! Exclamation mark. I’m going to have to sell the farm and move back the city. Seriously though, I’m sure concealing a mini disc or whatever under the lettuce for a day would reveal and confirm the full extent of excitement and praise pouring into that wonderful crate of joy. Hats off to the council, the facilitator, and the gardeners!

By: Thomas

Thomas — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:55:46 +0000

Tony, I think I know the spot. Sounds like an ideal opportunity for a bit of community gardening. I’d recommend that you start liaising with the Council Facilitator and see if anything can be done.