Community gardens
Community gardening is a popular activity for growing food locally. It is also an immensely satisfying and enriching experience for communities. It encourages healthier lifestyles and brings local people together.
Our Community Gardens Guidelines help residents establish a community garden on City-owned land. It guides the implementation and management of community gardens.
Community gardens in Hobart
Hobart currently has four functioning community gardens:
Photo: South Hobart Sustainable Community Inc.
Community Gardens Guidelines
Our guidelines provide a framework and process to help communities establish their own gardens on suitable City of Hobart owned land. This will give residents:
- access to fresh and healthy organic produce, reducing costs for the provision of food
- opportunities to develop social connections with their neighbours and within their community
- a means to enhance physical and mental wellbeing
- opportunities to learn about sustainable living practices and develop resilience in a changing world climate.
The guidelines are based on the experience of successful community gardeners. They draw on resources from across Australia. This includes research conducted into the factors that influence the success of community gardens.
These guidelines will help support the development of beautiful community gardens in Hobart.
If you would like to apply to develop a community garden on City-owned land, please contact us.