The City of Unley leases the 18-20 Fern Avenue, Fullarton, site to a large community group to grow fruit and vegetables and learn about organic gardening. All residents are welcome to apply for one of the available plots for cultivation, although the plots are very popular and a waiting list applies. The garden hosts a straw-bale building, built by volunteers, where organic gardening courses are held annually. The building also has a composting toilet which operates along similar principles to home compost bins and requires no water for flushing. The garden is open to visitors on Thursdays from 9.30am to 11am. Working bees are organised for the second Saturday or Sunday of the month. For more information visit the Fern Avenue Community Garden website or email Chairfernavegarden@gmail.com.
The Goody Patch is located at 12-12A Surrey Street, Goodwood. It’s a space enjoyed and shared by both those in the neighbourhood as well as students and teachers from Goodwood Primary School.
The garden holds monthly working bee every on the first Sunday of the month from 9.30am-11.30am, when everyone is welcome. Please contact the garden to find out more about becoming a member.
Visit the Goody Patch Community Garden website.
Did you know that there are 6 community orchards within City of Unley playgrounds, parks and reserves?
Soutar Park, Goodwood
The largest of these is at Morrie Harrell Reserve where 71 fruit and nut trees were planted in 2012. The trees included stone fruit, citrus, apples, pears, mulberries, walnuts, macadamias, almonds, chestnuts and guavas.
Fruit from the trees is for the community to share in. We ask that you respect these plantings and only take your fair share.