About HCG
Growing community through gardening
HCG offers the opportunity for the local community:
- to access space to grow fresh veggies, herbs and flowers using organic gardening methods while enjoying the benefits of outdoor health
- to participate in educational workshops in sustainable gardening
- to enjoy the social benefits of community garden membership, supporting community spirit and friendship.
History
In 2006 the seed was planted by several community members, namely Tanya Potter, Nicole Brammy, Jim Fitzpatrick and Jim Douglas, cultivating the idea for a community garden.
It took some time and dedicated lobbying before a site was made available in 2006 at the Henley High School's grounds. A collaborative project between the Lyn Wright Supported Learning centre, led by visionary teacher Debra Basset and the community. The vision was to create a garden where community members could share their skills, knowledge and resources with the school and its special needs teenagers. Raised beds from repurposed rainwater tanks, sleepers and various other materials were installed and gardened by the kids, with help from local residents.
