Big News from the Garden: This winter, the Leongatha Community Garden and The Commons has reached a milestone we’re bursting with pride to share — nearly 130 members now nurture this thriving green heart together! Whether you tend a plot, volunteer at The Commons, or simply share coffee, you’re part of a movement proving that community grows deeper roots than any crop. 

Why This Matters - 130 members means:

-       More wisdom shared across generations at workshops and working bees. 

-       More hands turning compost, planting natives, and caring for plants and our chickens. 

-       More joy in the simple moments: a shared lunch, or birdsong in the garden. 

This is what “community-led” looks like – and it’s thriving!

Activities for EVERY Member (Plotter or Not!) 

No garden plot? No problem! Here’s how you can dig in: 

For the Social Butterflies

- Morning Cuppa: Warm up with monthly morning cuppa social 10am on the first Wednesday of every month and other events in the warmer months.

For the Curious Learners

- Free Workshops: Native tree propagation, composting, seed-saving (coming in Spring) – no experience needed! 

For the Hands-On Helpers 

- Commons Crew: Growing something unique and special at the Commons and turning scraps into garden gold (Tuesday & Saturday mornings). 

- Chicken Champions: Join the feeding/egg collecting roster. 

- The Seed Savers: Help collect and pack local vegetable seeds for members and for sale.

The Commons isn’t just land – it’s belonging. Grow food; grow friends; grow connections.

Together, we’re:

-       Building resilience (sharing harvests after storms).

-       Nurturing wellbeing (quiet benches for reflection).

-       Creating legacy (planting fruit and nut trees our grandkids will enjoy the rewards from).

-       Championing excellence (in how we grow, share, and steward this land).

Join the Celebration!

New members, old friends – let’s connect! 

-       Sunday: July 27 Winter Working Bee (10 AM). Bring gloves for a quick communal area tidy-up, then share soup and sourdough! 

-       Plot Waitlist? Encourage friends and family members to join as a “Friend of the Garden” ($15/year) to access all events while they decide on a plot or wait for one. 

See you at the Garden or in The Commons or both!!

P.S. Not a member yet? Join today!  gathacg@gmail.com  – plots or no plots, you belong here.