Leongatha
Community
Garden Inc.
Discover Our Community, Food and Horticulture
Explore Sustainable Food, Gardening and Farming in Leongatha
Shared Harvest, Quiet Joy: Autumn in the Garden
The air crisps, carrying the scent of compost and damp earth. Russet edges appear on the tomato leaves, a touch of gold on the ripening pumpkins. Sunlight slants through the fading sunflowers, dappling the garden beds. Autumn in the community garden: a time of harvest, a shared bounty, and a quiet satisfaction.
What to plant in late Autumn?
At the end of autumn in South Gippsland (late May), you can plant cool-season vegetables like peas, broad beans, spinach, kale, and lettuce, as well as garlic and bulbs like daffodils and freesias. Autumn is also a great time to plant herbs such as coriander, parsley, and thyme.
Vegetables:
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Leafy Greens: Spinach, lettuce, rocket, mustard greens, silverbeet.
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Root Vegetables: Carrots, beetroot.
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Other Vegetables: Peas, broad beans, kale, chinese cabbage, radish.
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Brassicas: Broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage.
Herbs:
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Annual Herbs: Coriander, parsley, thyme.
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Perennial Herbs: Rosemary, mint, oregano.
Next Events
Join us for our exciting upcoming events! Be sure to register early, when required, as spaces fill up quickly. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in these engaging activities. Stay informed and secure your spot!
Multiple Dates03 Apr 2025, 3:15 pm – 03 July 2025, 5:30 pmLeongatha Community Garden, 3 Howard St, Leongatha
Multiple Dates04 June 2025, 10:00 am – 11:00 amLeongatha Community Garden, 3 Howard St, Leongatha VIC 3953, Australia
Multiple Dates15 June 2025, 8:30 am – 1:00 pmRail Trail Community Market - Leongatha, Leongatha VIC 3953, Australia
Garden Bed Replacement Project
Project Sunburst
Project Sunburst Reaches Completion!
The Leongatha Community Garden is celebrating a significant achievement: the successful completion of Project Sunburst, its garden bed replacement program! The transformation is now complete, on time and under budget, with a grand total of 57 brand new raised garden beds enhancing our garden space.
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About Us
Discover a thriving community of gardening citizens at Leongatha Community Garden. Nestled in the heart of Leongatha, on land generously provided by Community College Gippsland, this space offers a tranquil retreat for people of all ages and gardening abilities.​ Our garden, farm and club are places where you can learn new techniques, share tips, and enjoy the fruits of your labour.
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We're dedicated to supporting our community's food and gardening endeavours. Our community organisation manages four distinct units of activity.​
Join us at Leongatha Community Garden and experience the joy of growing, connecting, and contributing to a healthier more sustainable community.
4 Core Activities
Community Garden - The original Community Garden: Established in 2014, this beloved space provides quality individual plots for local residents to grow their own fruits, vegetables, and herbs. A garden bed replacement program is currently underway.
Culinary Group: For more than 10 years now the group meets monthly and explores the world of food with culinary workshops, cooking classes, and community meals.
The Commons - Is here!: Our newest venture is our community farm, (our farm-ily) alongside the Community Garden, where we'll focus on local, seasonal and sustainably grown food, with like minded individuals. Harvested food will be shared amongst volunteer workers, sold to the public and donated to those suffering from food insecurity. Please join us.
Cluck 'n Collect - Mini market at the Garden every Thursday.
Hours: 3:15 pm until 5:30 pm
Fresh eggs - Organic Veggies - Tasty Preserves - Stunning Flower Bouquets. All proceeds to the Garden.
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