Want to be part of a community gardening project? Community gardens are a great way for residents without their own garden, or those who want to be part of a community gardening project, to get out and use their green thumbs.
If you would like to grow your own vegetables, fruits, herbs or flowers, and want to get outdoors and interact with like-minded people, the community gardens may be for you.
Ashmore Community Garden
The Ashmore Community Garden has more than 40 members and is growing weekly. The group proposes both communal and allotment gardens.
The gardens are supported by ABC Child Care, Ashmore Garden World.
Ashmore Community Garden has public meetings at 6:15pm on the second Thursday of every month at the Ashmore PCYC and a working bee or social event on the last Saturday of every month. All are welcome to attend these free events.
If you are interested in joining the garden group, please contact:
Kim Vereckei (Secretary)
Mobile: 0401 048 456
Email: ashmorecommunitygarden@hotmail.com
Coolangatta–Tweed Urban Farm Community
The Coolangatta–Tweed Urban Farm Community is the new garden on the block, and it's growing! Located on the corner of Dixon and Scott streets in Coolangatta, the Urban Farm is proudly supported by Coastal Feeds and Worms Lovett, along with enthusiastic local members.
The Urban Farm turned its first soil in August 2023. It is a small but expanding community of gardeners who draw on each other's skills, knowledge, and willingness to create the vision of a collaborative and supportive space for all.
The community uses permaculture methods in its design and operates as a communal garden with no individual plots, focusing on the motto: 'Cultivating our soil and cultivating our neighbourhood'.
If you are interested in joining the garden group, please contact:
Natalie Wood (Secretary)
Email: urbanfarmcommunity@gmail.com
For more information, visit the Coolangatta-Tweed Urban Farm Community Facebook page.
Coombabah Community Garden
The Coombabah Community Garden was set up in the south-west corner of the Coombabah State School in 2011 and now contains over 30 communal garden beds. The purpose of the garden is to create a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs, and make lifelong friendships.
If you are interested in joining the garden group, please contact:
Miriam Decolle (President)
Phone: 07 5577 1700
Email: ccginc@hotmail.com.au
For more information, join us on Facebook.
Ewan Street Community Garden
The Ewan Street Community Garden is located at Owen Park via Ewan Street, Beale Street and West King Lane in Southport. Parking is available via West King Lane.
The garden was established in February 2024. It has individual plots as well as communal gardens to support local groups including mental health and rehabilitation groups.
If you are interested in joining the garden group, please contact:
Mobile: 0466 044 663
Email: ewanstreetcommgarden@outlook.com
For more information, visit the Ewan Street Community Garden Facebook page.
Joan Park Community Garden
The beautiful Joan Park Community garden is located in Joan Street, Southport.
The garden was established in 1998. It includes individual plots as well as communal gardens and operates on the volunteer time of all our members. The garden has over 60 members active with local schools, City of Gold Coast activities and our own fundraising and outreach programs.
If you are interested in joining the garden group, please contact:
Email:jpcgardens@gmail.com
For more information, visit the Joan Park Community Gardens Facebook page.
Labrador Community Garden
'Sowing the seeds of friendship and knowledge through gardening.'
Located within Cos Zantiotis Park on the corner of Olsen Avenue and Jacob Drive. Labrador Community Garden has grown from humble beginnings to be a thriving community.
With many garden beds available for members there is also a communal herb bed and fruit trees. Being powered by the sun and watered by the rain our garden enjoys the benefits of nature.
Visit us:
- every Wednesday from 1pm
- during our open day, second Sunday of the month from 9am to 1pm.
Please contact us:
Phone: 0411 747 950
Email: labradorcommunitygarden@gmail.com
Post: PO Box 178, Biggera Waters QLD 4215
For more information, visit the garden's website.
Nerang Community Garden
The Nerang Community Garden Group comprises more than 50 members. The garden is located at the Country Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road, Nerang.
The group meets monthly to discuss the progress of their garden. They are supported by Richmond Birdwing Conservation Network, river keepers, and local schools, and sponsored by Bunnings.
If you are interested in joining the garden group, please contact:
Membership Secretary
Mobile: 0468 932 033
Email: nerangcommunitygarden@gmail.com
Peachey Community Garden
This wonderful community garden has been running since August 2008 and is located at the corner of McCreadie and Tillyroen Roads in Ormeau.
If you are interested in joining the garden group, please contact us:
Email: peacheycg@gmail.com
Southern Beaches Community Garden
There is great public support, with more than 100 members, for the Southern Beaches Community Garden.
The gardens are located off Tugun Street on the vacant land behind the Tugun Community Hall.
The gardens are sponsored by Bendigo Bank.
If you are interested in joining the garden group, please contact us:
Mobile: 0421 646 000
Email: southernbeachescommunitygarden@gmail.com
Studio Village Community Garden
The Studio Village Community Garden is next to the Studio Village Community Centre.
The garden group has monthly meetings at the centre and welcomes new members.
If you are interested in joining the garden group, please contact us:
Email: studiovillage@outlook.com
Varsity Vegies Community Garden
The green thumbs of Varsity Lakes call Varsity Vegies Community Garden home.
Located next to the Community Resource Centre in Jim Harris Park, Mattocks Road, the garden held its official opening in July 2009.
Varsity Vegies has 40 garden beds, including several raised beds for people in wheelchairs to access.
The gardens received a commendation in the Gold Coast Urban Design Awards for 2009.
There are currently 45 members as well as 41 social members.
The garden supports the following groups: Robina Hospital – acute mental health, Queensland Health, FSG Robina, mothers and kids groups and a local Aboriginal group.
Varsity Veggies is sponsored by Birdies Garden Products.
If you are interested in joining the garden group, please contact us:
Mobile: 0414 339 960
Email: varsityvegies@gmail.com