Community gardens can be a beneficial addition to many communities by increasing the availability and knowledge of nutritious foods, strengthening community ties, reducing environmental hazards such as high levels of heat in urban areas, reducing food miles and creating a more sustainable system.

There are a variety of ways to be involved in the garden, including attending working bees and workshops.

One of the best ways to become involved is to become a Friend of the Garden. Becoming a Friend of the Taringa Community Garden puts you at the front of the queue when volunteering opportunities, workshops and events arise, and provides wonderful opportunities to meet like-minded people who are passionate about gardening.

By signing up to be a Friend of the Garden (click here), you are pledging to uphold our shared vision of and community garden which values inclusivity, diversity, sustainability, community and knowledge.

Anyone can drop their kitchen scraps at the compost hub onsite at any time. For a free kitchen caddy to carry your scraps, visit your local ward office. Please be sure to follow compost signs onsite to help our compost flourish! Please note that our compost hub remains closed due to 2022 flooding.