Growing Food @ Yarra Neighbourhood Orchard

I think I'm what you would call a 'bulk blogger'. I don't post for months and then when I finally do, I do it in bulk!
My Growing Food project was on display at the Yarra Neighbourhood Orchard Food Swap at Smith Reserve, Alexander Parade, Fitzroy (next to the Fitzroy Pool).
If you are interested in going to the swap it is on the first Saturday of the month from 10.00-1.00pm
Contact: Peta - peta@cultivatingcommunity.org.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 0411 899 618 Or Glenda 0149 375 161

You can also see a selection of the photos in this months' edition of Dumbo Feather magazine, available at borders bookshop and excellent news agencies near you.

Growing Food

This project is about increasing peoples’ awareness about Growing Food and inspiring others to give it a go. Being no green thumb myself it was really by accident that I learnt about some of the fantastic community activities happening in Melbourne to do with growing food, guerrilla gardening and local food swaps.
All the participants are involved in growing food whether it be simply growing a pot of herbs on their window ceil or participating in large scale market gardens such as at CERES. In the form of a questionnaire I asked them to share about their experiences with growing food. In the process of doing this project not only did I walk away with many bags of lemons and tomatoes I also leant a thing or two about the importance of community, sharing and of course some gardening tip!