WATERLOO: If you walk around the back of South Sydney Uniting Church you will hear the clucking of happy chooks, birds tweeting and frogs croaking. They live in the community garden, which is run by the church. There are over 12 garden plots and the current gardeners are growing crops like basil, parsley and carrots. The summer mulberries have all been eaten, there are some beautiful pumpkins growing and autumn planting is underway.
The church wants the garden to be a place of peacefulness and friendship so there is a shaded picnic table and access to kitchen facilities. The garden is open for all and you don’t have to be a member of the church to be a gardener.
For a $20 refundable deposit you can have your own plot, which can be used to grow flowers, herbs and vegetables. Don’t worry if you don’t have a green thumb as the head gardener – Keith Ferguson – is available to help with advice about what to grow and why your plants may not be thriving. Keith is a very experienced and enthusiastic gardener who has been part of the garden since its beginning.
Eden Community Garden is part of South Sydney Uniting Church and is in Raglan St, Waterloo. There are plots available now. If you would like to have a plot please contact Keith Ferguson on 0409 912 478.
