Welcome to Growing Communities

Growing Communities promotes sustainability education and healthy living through the establishment of productive gardens in Queensland communities and schools.

Current News

2012 Learning in the Garden Seminar

Calling all lovers, enthusiasts, promoters, protectors and users of school gardens! Would you like to volunteer some of your time, energy or skills to help organise the 2012 Learning in the Garden Seminar?

The Learning in the Garden Seminar (LITG) brings together educators, community groups, parents and interested individuals from around the country involved in encouraging and developing food gardens in schools. The seminar is held over two days- day 1 includes a series of lectures, workshops and discussions and day 2 involves visiting operating school gardens and exchanging ideas.

We need your help- big or small- in whatever capacity you can manage. We are getting together for an initial planning meeting on Friday May 18 at 2.30 at Elixir Cafe, 170 Boundary St West End.

If you would like to be involved in some way, please contact Clytie Binder on
0424 985 383 or email litg@growingcommunities.org.au.

Thanks in advance, The LITG team.

Invitation to join CSIRO Energy Savers:

a free program to save money on your power bills!

Growing Communities is helping CSIRO to deliver their Energy Savers program. CSIRO Energy Savers is a free, five-session program that shows us exactly what we can do to cut our energy costs at home. There are some very simple changes we can make around the home that should really help us cut down our electricity bills. It’s easier than you think! If interested in registering or want to find out more about how to participate call CSIRO Energy Savers program on 07 3327 4006 or email: energysavers@csiro.au

Free Sustainability Workshops at

Brisbane City Council Libraries

We are please to announce that once again we are delivering our Sustainability Workshops Program at various Brisbane City Council Libraries. Workshops being delivered include:

• Introduction to Permaculture

• Introduction to Permaculture Design

• Gardening that doesn't cost the earth

• Gardening in small spaces

• Composting and worm farming

Check BCC’s libraries’ events calendar for a workshop near you, or alternatively enquire directly. These workshops are free!