Cumberland residents can learn how to create an edible garden right in their own backyards at a self-guided weekend trail this month, with the option to visit over 40 gardens including Merrylands Community Garden, Wentworthville Community Garden and the Auburn Centre for Community Friendship Garden.
The Sydney Edible Garden Trail celebrates the many ways that residents are creating food security and building self-reliance, saving money and the environment, while enjoying the health benefits of homegrown fruit and veg.
Trail co-founder and facilitator Bridget Kennedy said she got started with a potted lemon tree and growing herbs on a balcony but now has a garden fall of veggie beds and fruit trees as well as an aquaponic system where she breeds trout fingerlings and silver perch.
“There is nothing more satisfying than growing your own food and it’s so easy to learn how,” she said.
“Come along to this trail and chat to the growers; you’ll get so many fantastic ideas and see gardens at all stages of their journeys.
“We are a non-profit organisation run by volunteers with all profits going to build school and community gardens; we gave out eight grants last year which we felt was a big achievement.”
On offer for two days across the weekend of March 20 and 21, the trails cost $25 (family and children’s tickets available) and most gardens will be open from 9am to 4pm.
For bookings, go to eventbrite.com.au.
