The Koroit Community Garden, established in 2025, is already blossoming into a vibrant space for locals to share, garden and grow.
Last Sunday marked the official launch, proudly opened by Moyne Councillor Susan Taylor, with around 50 community members in attendance ๐๐ The project has been made possible thanks to the incredible support of local residents, businesses, volunteers and Moyne Shire Council โ all growing from the roots of the Koroit Community Produce Swap.๐ฟ
Located in High Street (between the library and senior citizensโ centre), the garden has been โfruitfulโ in more ways than one since opening last October ๐ Itโs producing a colourful array of fresh produce including cucumber, tomato, capsicum, zucchini, silverbeet, spinach, pumpkin and a variety of delicious herbs. ๐ฅ๐ ๐ถ๏ธ๐
More than just a garden, itโs a place where generations connect, skills are shared, friendships are formed and wellbeing flourishes. Community gardens bring enormous benefits โ from improved physical and mental health to stronger community bonds and greater sustainability. ๐
Weโre also thrilled to share that Ray Kaynes, Chair of the Koroit Community Fund, announced an additional $5,000 to help the project continue to โgrowโ with more garden beds ๐ฑ๐ฐ The Koroit Community Fund is part of South West Community Foundation, and itโs fantastic to see local funds supporting local initiatives.
The garden is always open โ so come along, get your hands dirty and be part of something special! ๐๐ฟ
