Cucumber ready to be harvested!
Help yourself to parsley and mint
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Small Spaces update images
This is a summary of the final photos for all our small spaces. For details of the transformation of each space see the “Small Spaces” page.
Big Spaces update images
This is a summary of the final photos for all our bigger spaces. For details of the transformation of each space see the “Big Spaces” page.
Community Spaces update images
These are the community spaces we helped to start. For details of the transformation of each space see the “Community Spaces” page.
Thanks to all volunteers
All of our spaces would not have been possible without our volunteers! The project has been 100% powered by people who have spent their time and energy meeting, planning, ordering supplies, transporting, planting, weeding and watering!
Delicious harvests
Some of the delicious fresh food from our Growing Spaces!
St. Mark’s Court community veg patch
Our newest Growing Spaces, a community vegetable patch is taking shape in this unused area at St. Mark’s Court. Some strawberries, peas, herbs and other crops were planted for the first time in mid-summer of 2013.
Murray Edwards Community Garden
At Murray Edwards College, students, staff and community members are creating a community garden in a little spare space within the college. A great example of cooperation between lots of different people! Growing Spaces was pleased to help in the preliminary stages and provide some tools, soil and a composter to get things started. The garden has regular gardening days on weekends, so if you’re in the area join in! There is more information and photos on their website and facebook page.
A shaded haven
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- This was the original state of the space. The electrical box was obsolete.
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- The box and platform was removed and some edging and compost were added by staff at the building.
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- Our team initially planted blackcurrant bushes, a rhubarb plant, strawberries and marigolds in the first year.
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- The following spring, the blackcurrant bushes and strawberries were ready for another year.
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- We filled in the strawberries and added two more shade-lovers to fill in the spaces left by the marigolds (as they were annuals), wild garlic and some chives.
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- Chives and Wild Garlic
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- The blackcurrant bushes doing quite well in this seemingly impossible space.
This space was transformed from a lifeless platform for a non-functioning electrical box to a shade-drenched haven for a few select plants. This was a difficult space that we took on as a bit of a challenge, but nature prevailed and the blackcurrant bushes are thriving. The strawberries, chives and wild garlic are also doing surprisingly well in this little area. The residents have since put up a lattice on the wall with the intention of adding in some of their own climbing plants.
Lavender
A little extra space in this raised bed at Wycliffe Court had just enough room for a couple of lavender plants. Lavender is very low maintenance and the flowers are edible or can be used for their scent.