Wangaratta Community Garden

03/09/2026

The Garden now facilitates access to the space . If you are planning :
- Community and group events
- Workshops and other creative activities
- Local groups and organisations gatherings
- or team meetings
..and are looking for a unique spot, consider contacting us. We always try to find new ways to get people together and enjoy the lush garden surroundings.

About the space : beautiful outdoor spaces, including a large undercover space, a small indoor meeting area with tea, coffee, fridge & microwave. A BBQ is also available by prior arrangement.

Applications must be made at least one month in advance. To apply, complete the form below and email it to : [email protected]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XXqQjhOy8YLoAGglvjMdz0JJGYd5K5Bx/view?usp=sharing

01/09/2026

Goodbye Winter, hello Spring!

Here is a little guide to what to do in the garden at this time of year:

Plan: What do I want to grow and eat this summer? Where am I going to plant it? Try crop rotation to limit pests and cycle nutrients.

Sow: your seeds indoors in punnets next to a sunny window. Water regularly. Sow directly in your garden bed for crops that don't like transplanting (like radishes, carrots, beetroot, etc.). You can buy seed-raising mix in store or make your own (mixing together: 2 parts compost, 1 part worm castings, 2 parts coir and 1 part sand).

Prepare: Pull out any weeds in your veggie patch (they will take away nutrients from your veggies if left in). Check your soil pH (most plants prefer a neutral pH of 7). Add compost, well-rotted manure and/or fertiliser. Lightly mulch to suppress weeds and retain moisture.

Plant: Once your seedlings are ready, prepare to plant. Water them well. Protect them from pests by netting or caging them.

Have a question? Pop it in the comments below or come along to our next gardening workshop (see dates in the pinned post) and if you would like to get a plot at the garden, contact us via email : [email protected]

What to plant source: North East Planting Guide

21/08/2026

Thank you to Jordan D. from the Wangaratta Chronicle for helping spread the word out about this Sunday's food swap. See you there :)

Monthly food swap at the Wangaratta Community Garden nurtures both people and plants

18/08/2026

Food Swap is on this Sunday from 10AM!
Everyone is welcome - morning tea provided. Here are some pictures from last month's swap. Can't wait to see what you have been growing/baking/preserving :)
See you there!

12/08/2026

Come Dig With Us - Workshop 2!

This Saturday at 10am is the second workshop in our ‘Come Dig With Us’ free gardening workshop series at the Garden on Wills Street, Wangaratta.

This workshop will cover:
Composting & soil nutrients
Crop rotation
The North East Planting Guide
Seeds & seedlings
Tips for successful germination
…and more!

Bring along : warm clothes, waterproof footwear, pen & notepad

Learn all the practical tips for growing a productive veggie patch, just in time for spring and summer. Everyone is welcome!

30/07/2026

Winter is the perfect time to start planning your spring and summer veggie garden : and it all starts with seeds!

Over the past few weeks, we havee been carefully selecting seeds from some of the strongest and healthiest plants grown in our community gardens as well as members home garden. These seeds have been cleaned, packaged and labelled, and are now available at the Seed Library at the Library

Saving seeds from plants that have thrived in our North East Victoria conditions helps build a collection of resilient, locally adapted varieties for everyone to enjoy. If you would like to learn more about planning your veggie garden or raising plants from seed, come along to one of our free workshops. Our next one is on Saturday 15 August on Wills Street. We will also have more seeds to share at our next monthly Food Swap, held on the 4th Sunday of every month.

And if you save your own seeds consider donating to the Wangaratta seed library.

22/07/2026

Food Swap is on this Sunday at 10AM!

Everyone is welcome, even if you don't have anything to share. Morning tea and homemade cake will be available.

We are right in the middle of pumpkin season. Pumpkins can be turned into deliciously nutty soup or roasted or added to salads, curries, risottos, cakes, muffins, pies, and so much more—the possibilities are endless! The good news is, we'll have plenty to share at this week's swap.

Tell us in the comments: what is your favourite pumpkin recipe? 😉

19/06/2026

Event Reminder

* Our first workshop in the "Come Dig with Us" series starts tomorrow (Saturday) at 10:00 am in the garden. See below for a summary of the workshop.

* Next Sunday (28 June), we will hold our monthly Open Day / Food Swap. We can't wait to see all the wonderful produce everyone brings along!

Everyone is welcome! See you there!

Workshop Summary:

Where should you locate your veggie beds?
What soil do you need to grow the best veggies?
Compost
How to change the soil to suit vegetable growing
Weeds - Friend or foe?
Garden bed layout
Building a bed from scratch
Watering systems
Garden hardware/tools
Cover Crops
Rotational planting

12/06/2026

Garden Update :

- A few weeks back, we held the garden's second Food Swap. There was an impressive spread of produce to swap, including enormous Queensland Blue pumpkins, spring onions, honeydew melons, pomegranates, silverbeet, kale, herbs, and hand-made wooden spoons. A big bag of fresh greens and pumpkins were also donated to Open Door Neighbourhood House. We ended the morning with a bonfire; the kids especially enjoyed roasting marshmallows.

- We have announced a series of free gardening workshops at the garden. If you are keen to learn more about growing your own food at home, you can find all the information and registration details here: https://forms.gle/DNVPCeUX2ybpLDNA9

- The Chicken Wranglers gave the chook pen a thorough clean-up.The deep litter was turned into a compost pile that will be used to enrich existing garden beds. Thank you wranglers!

- The kids' area also got a glow-up, with a new blackboard and mud kitchen installed. We've already seen lots of potion and soup making, and other creative concoctions.

- The garden paths were re-mulched and tidied thanks to the team from Corrections Beechworth, thank you!

- The Wang Night Shelter recently reopened its doors, and garden produce was donated to help volunteers cook warm nutritious meals.

- Drainage issues in the parking area were also fixed. (thank you RCoW!)

- Finally, the committee successfully secured additional grant funding to help bring future projects and improvements to the garden area. A big thank you to Gateway Health Into Our Hands Community Foundation Garry Nash & Co.

The garden will be open for its Working Bee this Sunday, 14 June at 10AM. We hope to see you there!

01/06/2026

FREE Gardening Workshops!

Join us for this fantastic workshop series specifically designed to help more people garden at home, share knowledge around food, support one another and build community resilience through practical gardening skills and shared experiences.

These workshops will include:
- 6 live sessions delivered by skilled experienced gardeners at the Wangaratta Community Garden
- hands-on activities in the workshops such as: seed and seedling raising, pH testing, compost building, wicking beds, no-dig garden construction.
- a FREE gardening book- The Veggie Box, for the first 10 people to complete the EOI form below and attend the first workshop.

Wangaratta Community Garden – Wills Street, Wangaratta
Saturdays | 10AM–12PM

Workshop schedule:
• Jun 20, 2026 – Vegetables growing 101
• Aug 15, 2026 – Planning your seasonal garden and nutrients
• Oct 17, 2026 – Bring on spring
• Nov 14, 2026 – Preparing for summer
• Jan 30, 2027 – Cover crops, quick crops, herbs and perennial beds
• Apr 3, 2027 – Putting it all together

Register here : https://forms.gle/DNVPCeUX2ybpLDNA9
See you there!

A big thank you to for their support