How to find or start a neighbourhood group

If there's a group near you, we can put you in touch. If there is no group nearby, why not start one?

Starting a group is as simple as taking a stroll in your area, identifying like-minded neighbours by things like veg or fruit plantings, non-lawn verges, solar panels or native gardens. Note the addresses then make some calling cards or introductory notes. (See sample below) On a day and time when you think people will be home and not too busy, introduce yourself, give your

card and start talking gardens. If they are out or you feel a little shy,leave your note and maybe even a homegrown gift.  People are generally very happy to have their gardens appreciated and quick to see the advantages of meeting new like-minded neighbours. 

Once your budding group is up and running, let us know so we can put you into our network.

How does a neighbourhood group work?

What do neighbourhood groups do?

A group can do whatever suits its members. Groups can help each other with big chores such as lawn conversions, purchasing or spreading mulch, organise speakers, nursery or garden visits, swap produce, seeds or seedlings, or share equipment such as a trailer, mulcher or tools. Some of our groups organise regular catch ups at cafés or in each others gardens and share news and experiences with each other, and email each other of interesting events and happenings that they know of. As your group gets to know each other, you'll enjoy the support and connection with each other and be in contact as much or as little as you like.

 

How does a group keep in contact with Grassroots Gardeners?

For ease of communication, we recommend choosing one person in your group as a central point of contact with us. You can keep in touch with us via this blog, and use it to post your groups news, advertise event or ask questions to the wider network. Its also our community notice board for all events happening in the network and events of interest in the wider community.

Alternatively, our Head Gnome, Jen Horne, can be reached via garnome@bigpond.com or on (08) 6389 2351.