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Leongatha
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Garden Inc.
Discover Our Community, Food and Horticulture
Explore Sustainable Food, Gardening and Farming in Leongatha


Harvesting Health: Bass Coast South Gippsland Food System Alliance Blossoms with Major Grant!
Imagine a region where fresh, affordable, locally grown produce is within easy reach for everyone. Where skills in growing and preserving...
Aug 23 min read
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The Feathered Friends Are Back! Chickens Return to Leongatha Community Garden
Remember the happy clucks and busy scratching sounds? Get ready to welcome them back! A new flock of hens has officially returned to...
Jul 162 min read
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Warm Toes, Warmer Hearts: Merry People Boots for EVERY Adult Member!Â
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Merry People ( https://merrypeople.com ), every adult member* Leongatha Community Garden will...
Jul 161 min read
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Winter Wonders: What's Thriving in Our Community Garden Right Now!
Brrr! While the occasional frost paints delicate patterns on the ground and we bundle up a little tighter, don't be fooled into thinking...
Jul 163 min read
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130 Strong & Growing: Our Garden and The Commons Community Blossoms!
Big News from the Garden: This winter, the Leongatha Community Garden and The Commons has reached a milestone we’re bursting with pride...
Jul 162 min read
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Cluck ’n Collect: Our Mini-Market Raised Nearly $10,000 for Our Garden!Â
From bunches of kale to fresh eggs and homemade preserves, every jar scooped, flower bouquet sold, and bag of veggies filled at our Cluck...
Jul 162 min read
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Project Sunburst: Garden Beds Reborn at Twilight Celebration!
Fading light, laughter, and the scent of hot food filled the Leongatha Community Garden recently as members gathered to celebrate a...
Jul 161 min read
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Stay Safe in the Garden
"Wear Gloves for Safety: Protect your hands from cuts by using durable, well-fitted gloves while gardening at Leongatha Community...
Jul 161 min read
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Digging In and Growing Together: A Look at the Leongatha Community Garden
The Leongatha Community Garden's latest brochure highlights a wonderful hub where connection, sustainability, and fresh produce flourish....
May 272 min read
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A Resounding Success: The Commons Foundation Day 2025 Celebrates Community, Growth, and Joy
Foundation Day – Sat, May 24, 2025  Bringing People Together - Building a Better Future! On Saturday, May 24th, The Commons, Leongatha...
May 212 min read
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Our Chickens at the Garden
Saturday 10th May 2:00pm UPDATE: The incident that occurred at the Leongatha Community Garden overnight Friday 9th May was not foxes or...
May 101 min read
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Project Sunburst Reaches Completion at the Garden!
Garden bed replacement program before completion - flyover Project Sunburst Completed! The Leongatha Community Garden is celebrating a...
Feb 92 min read
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LCG's Gardener of the Season: Celebrating Two Summer Stars!
This month, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on not one, but two amazing gardeners who have brought creativity, dedication, and a...
Feb 82 min read
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From Food Relief to Food Resilience: The Commons – A Community Initiative
Food insecurity exists and is an issue that's largely hidden in South Gippsland. Fixing food insecurity in an area so food abundant, yet...
Jan 252 min read
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Calling All Creative Minds! Name Our Magnificent Monster Composter! NOW CLOSED. Winner to be announced shortly!
The Commons farm-ily is thrilled to unveil our newly renovated and supersized Composter! This behemoth, boasting a whopping 1770 litres...
Jan 141 min read
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Pumpkin Patch to Worm Farm: A Halloween Tale
Halloween at Cluck 'n Collect wasn't just about spooktacular savings, it was a lesson in sustainable celebrations. Our pumpkins proved to...
Nov 24, 20241 min read
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Garden Bed Upgrade Progress Report Issued
Read about the progress of our bed replacement project at the Garden.
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Join 'The Commons' Community Farm for Sustainable Food Opportunities
Get involved with 'The Commons' Community Farm today and be a part of something truly special.
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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LCG Culinary Group Sponsors Child Through The Smith Family
The LCG's Culinary Group sponsors a child through The Smith Family's "Sponsor a Child" program.
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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