The Burdekin Community Garden will open for the 2025 season on Monday morning 12 May from 9am – 11am.
This year marks its fourth year of operation after it was initially established through generous donations from the congregation of the Burdekin Community Church in 2022.
The garden exists to grow fresh produce to share free of charge with the local community.
During the first three years of its existence the garden has produced a bountiful harvest of corn, carrots, snow peas, tomatoes, lettuce, zucchinis, silverbeet, potatoes, pumpkins, cucumbers, passionfruit, bananas, and pawpaw.
Much to the delight of many Pacific Island workers in our district the garden also produces cassava and aibika (commonly referred to as slippery or island cabbage).
Growing fresh fruit and vegetables is just the tip of the iceberg when considering the purpose of the garden. Providing a safe place for people to meet, have a cuppa and a chat and just enjoy the outdoors in the company of others is another very important function of the garden.
Over the last three years the garden has hosted Year 6 student groups form the Burdekin Christian College and Ayr State School as well as the graduating class from the Burdekin School.
In addition to school students the garden has been a wonderful meeting place for local people from all walks of life.
Everyone is welcome to come to the garden located at the rear of the Burdekin Community Church on International Drive. However, Monday morning from 9 am – 11 am is the best time to visit.
Every Monday morning, excluding Public holidays, garden co-ordinators Karina Lima, and Rhonda and Rodney Williams are present to show people around the garden.
They are more than happy to make visitors a free cuppa to share over a chat and some morning tea. Weeding and other garden work is always optional at the community garden.
Everyone is welcome to come and share in the camaraderie of the Burdekin Community Garden.
For more information find us on Facebook or contact us at burdekincommunitygarden@gmail.com
WHAT: Burdekin Community Garden 2025 Season Opening
WHERE: Burdekin Community Church, Lot 23, International Road, Ayr
WHEN: Monday 12th May from 9am – 11am
The whole community is invited down to the Burdekin Community Gardens every Monday 9-11am from 12th May onwards. Photo supplied
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