Most years some members retire
and plots become available for
new members.  Read more about
becoming a sustainable gardener and the application process here.   

our committee

President - Rob Joyner

Vice President - Maree Mann

Secretary  - Kelly Meagher

Treasurer - Richard Harper

Member - Jane Major

Member - Ben Storrier

CELEBRATING 13 years  - planted 2009

what's happening in the garden - news & events

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Spring is here and temperatures are improving as the rain stops (a little)... there's a leap in vigorous plant growth as days get longer, so keep composting and get those summer summer crops underway now.  Spread some compost and keep mulching to warm the soil and give seedlings some extra moisture.  The change of season brings new growing opportunities.  See our proven  "planting guides" and maintenance tips in our click here "How to' section and specifics for September as our climate changes seasonally.  Keep your garden productive by regular visits to ensure delicious results with these tips.

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NEXT Garden Meeting is planned for Sunday October 23rd to START at 4pm... see you there to catch up with plot teams. There will also be a communal harvest meal after the meeting.  Come along and join the 'green thumbers' over a mealand a chat about plants, life & everything.

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ASPIRING new Gardeners? ...long wait unfortunately. 

DUE to escalating demand and no more available
plots  APPLICATIONS were not be taken this year.
We hope to RE- OPEN membership in June 2023. 
Now in our 13th year demand to join our band of over
53 gardeners has simply outgrown the plots available
so we had to pause our usual intake during the COVID
era.  We are sorry for those waiting to join our garden.  
We will advise on THIS website when our 'Expressions of Interest' process can re-start, so put some reminders in your diary to check in here over the next 12 months.  Green fingers crossed!

Our President Rob was recognised with an award...

Woollahra Council awarded Rob Joyner their 2020
'Contribution to the Natural Environment' Award

in recognition of his dynamic and constant energy

as a founding member in 2009 and a very involved

President and contributor to our garden. 

"Rob has led the Paddington Community Garden for

several years and from it's beginnings drove the

construction team which installed raised garden beds,

built a rotunda and pergolas, installed water tanks and composting tumblers and facilitated many other projects that have seen the garden develop into
the wonderful community asset it is today.  Rob's commitment  to preserving the local natural environment influences all the practices adopted in the garden relatingb to organic gardening, recycling green waste and watering wisely.  Congratulations Rob!  Thanks for all your hard work and effort over many years."

the council said in it's award press statement.

10 years of GROWTH celebrated... in October 2019 (pre-COVID era) 60 of

our gardeners and friends sat down around a very long table down the centre
of our lush garden to celebrate the first decade of the Paddington Community Garden over a "Big Fat Greek Lunch".  Lots of hard work, inspiring leadership and friendship have gone into making this a successful community space.  As usual the teams of volunteers put together something special to mark this milestone.  Champagne in the pergola to start, classic entrees of Dolmades, Tzatziki & bread, followed by oodles of BBQ Lamb and Rosemary, roast chickens, salads extraordinaire, honeyed sweets and a few glasses of cold liquids, resulting in that very full feeling...  satisfaction that we have celebrated well.

Top TIPS...  a number of our gardeners have shared their experiences and insights with a series of short workshop at our monthly meetings.  Here's 2 to enjoy; Rob shares his hard learned lessons on successfully growing tomatoes (there's also a link to a segment on ABC's Gardening Australia for even more tips from Tino in Tasmania) and Djo gives us a unique perspective on lunar planting... moon fans click here.

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My Garden Rules!'... recipes from the gardeners. The organic produce that grows in our community garden goes into delicious healthy meals... our talented gardeners share some of their favourite veggie recipes right here.  

Sample David's 'Healthy Veggie Balls"... if you have lots of Silverbeet, or other spinach, and you'd like to do something different here's a way to make some great comfort food, inspired by the Italians, or maybe the Spanish in David's case.  Based on Strangolapreti alla Trentina here's the link...

Or... enjoy Djo's 'Ratatoueille a la Francias' recipe... eggplants are easy to enjoy warm with meats, salads, BBQed, and so delish!  Visit our recipes page (just below "Gallery" in the top banner) and start enjoying your Aubergine harvest more.

events coming up

NEXT Garden Meeting is planned for Sunday OCTOBER 23 to start at 4pm... see you there to catch up.  There will be a communal harvest meal after the meeting.

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10 years of GROWTH celebrated... in October 2019 (pre-COVID era) 60 of

our gardeners and friends sat down around a very long table down the centre
of our lush garden to celebrate the first decade of the Paddington Community Garden over a "Big Fat Greek Lunch".  Lots of hard work, inspiring leadership and friendship have gone into making this a successful community space.  As usual the teams of volunteers put together something special to mark this milestone.  Champagne in the pergola to start, classic entrees of Dolmades, Tzatziki & bread, followed by oodles of BBQ Lamb and Rosemary, roast chickens, salads extraordinaire, honeyed sweets and a few glasses of cold liquids, resulting in that very full feeling...  satisfaction that we have celebrated well.

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Garden members celebrate our 10 Years of Growth

over our 'Big Greek Lunch'  full tummies and lots of smiles