Growing To Give Proserpine Community Centre Gardens

Many will know that the Proserpine Community Centre does a lot of great things for the community and recently the Centre has been busy cultivating a wonderful garden for everyone to enjoy. Five dedicated volunteers, have come together to transform the space into a beautiful retreat and learning ground for the community.
The project has involved volunteers clearing ground, constructing garden beds and planning and creating a herb garden and garden shed.
Coordinator of the Proserpine Community Centre, Ingrid Ruck, emphasised that the garden will be accessible for everyone, including those with disabilities.
“We're making sure that in between each garden bed there's enough room for a wheelchair and walking frames to go through,” she explained.
The community gardens will be a way for the individuals to learn how to grow produce and help those who may need some fresh food.
“We want to try and show our community and especially our children, that you can actually grow your own fresh and healthy food, if you know how,” Ingrid added.
Alongside the garden, Proserpine Community Centre is looking at hosting guest speakers. The guest speakers will aim to empower community members with valuable skills and knowledge for successful gardening.
The centre has already had various donations from members of the community, such as two garden beds, tools, fruit trees and hoses.
“Donations such as these, are so important to us, not because they help save money, but because it shows people are actually interested in helping us,” Ingrid explained.
While the gardens aren’t quite ready for planting to begin, the centre welcomes community members to come take a look and learn about soil or even about how to set up your own garden.
When you are next in the area, pop by and see the great work being done at the community gardens and the community centre in general.

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Proserpine Community Centre Gardens are beginning to take shape. Photo supplied

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