Bedford Park Community Garden

24/09/2026

Here at the Maroondah Living Well with Dementia event, sharing about the benefits of gardening, and inviting people to be part of our special community garden.

Through researching about the benefits of gardenkng and memory and wellbeing, I've learned about "memory gardens". Essentially, you design a garden with plants that have strong memories for you from your past.

What would you put in a memory garden?

For me, lavender reminds me of bundling up lavender with my grandmother to sell at the church fete, and daffodils remind me of my Mum, as we have a tradition of gifting them over the years, and she'll share photos of them as they pop up.

Cath and I were quietly entertained by our friendly little snail who came along for the talks, and we've named Sedrick.

20/09/2026

Have you seen the new installation at our garden?? It's absolutely beautiful!!!

13/09/2026

Great tip for tomatoes

11/09/2026

Spring has officially sprung.

Anyone able to identify this egg? We're wondering who has welcomed a little one (or two) at the garden

01/09/2026

There was a real buzz in the garden today. We have two new additions, a beautiful wooden sculpture donated by the family of local sculptor David Walker, and the insect hotel built by community at the recent science day event with Clancy from Bees And Blossoms

It was an absolute joy to be out in the garden with everyone.

I think we all left with a little more pep in our step, and sunshine in our hearts today. So, we thought we share those wellbeing benefits and get our garden on next week for RUOK day.

11/08/2026

08/08/2026

As the weather warms, the garden starts to come to life.
Spring is on its way 🌻☀️

04/08/2026

Does anyone know what this stunning plant is? I thought it was a plastic toy at first.

21/06/2026

A beautiful day in the garden today for community day.
A reminder to all that Bread Tag collection will stop June 30th, so if you still have some, be sure to bring them in.

Great to see so many people out enjoying this sunshine. What a relief from the cold rainy weather.