Community gardens are places where people come together to grow food and community. When set-up and managed successfully, they deliver a wide range of benefits to local communities. They’re not like regular parks, gardens or community facilities; a number of elements need to come together to set-up and sustain thriving community garden spaces.
Even before the first hole is dug or seed planted, there are people to be engaged in the process, a shared vision to be developed, an appropriate site to be found, a garden design to be drawn up, funding and other resources to be obtained – to name just a few of the key steps. As the garden grows, effective management practices, strong partnerships and building a great community place are important success factors.
Anne Goodall is one of Australia’s leading authorities on how to develop vibrant and viable community gardens. Whatever stage you are up to with a community garden – feasibility, start-up, visioning and design, construction and development, ongoing management or partnering with a garden – Anne Goodall Consulting’s specialist advice and support services will help you achieve your aims.
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