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The new Red Cross Community Garden at Jeays Street in Bowen Hills has been officially opened by Robert Cavallucci, Queensland’s Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs (above), and Brisbane City Councillor Vicki Howard.
Red Cross Executive Director for Queensland, Kevin Keeffe said: “I hope everyone will now come together as a community to celebrate the transformation of the Jeays Street Community Garden after the unfortunate attack by vandals earlier this year.
“Brisbane City Council initially kick-started the project last year by providing and installing a 5000 litre water tank, putting extra taps in the garden, installing raised garden beds and donating seedlings for the first planting but the destruction of much of the garden in April was a big set-back.
“Thanks to the hard work of the local community, a donation from the Commonwealth Bank and a very generous neighbour the garden has now been completely rebuilt.
“Council has also since cleaned up the BBQ area, re-painted a garden bench and rails, and installed a new rubbish bin and extra water taps.
“Right from the start the vision was for a shared edible garden where you give what you can and take what you need.
“The Community Garden also decided on a drug, alcohol and violence free culture where we help each other and treat and listen to each other with respect.
“The garden now boasts six raised garden beds, two compost bins and a trellis for gardeners to a start a vertical garden for growing climbing beans, cucumbers and snow peas.
“Over 30 people are now involved in the community garden group and new members are always welcome."
The official opening of the garden was followed with a performance by the Transformers choir, a cooking demonstration, a tai chi demonstration, street jam performance and a community tug of war.
The new Red Cross Community Garden at Jeays Street in Bowen Hills has been officially opened by Robert Cavallucci, Queensland’s Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs (above), and Brisbane City Councillor Vicki Howard.
Red Cross Executive Director for Queensland, Kevin Keeffe said: “I hope everyone will now come together as a community to celebrate the transformation of the Jeays Street Community Garden after the unfortunate attack by vandals earlier this year.
“Brisbane City Council initially kick-started the project last year by providing and installing a 5000 litre water tank, putting extra taps in the garden, installing raised garden beds and donating seedlings for the first planting but the destruction of much of the garden in April was a big set-back.
“Thanks to the hard work of the local community, a donation from the Commonwealth Bank and a very generous neighbour the garden has now been completely rebuilt.
“Council has also since cleaned up the BBQ area, re-painted a garden bench and rails, and installed a new rubbish bin and extra water taps.
“Right from the start the vision was for a shared edible garden where you give what you can and take what you need.
“The Community Garden also decided on a drug, alcohol and violence free culture where we help each other and treat and listen to each other with respect.
“The garden now boasts six raised garden beds, two compost bins and a trellis for gardeners to a start a vertical garden for growing climbing beans, cucumbers and snow peas.
“Over 30 people are now involved in the community garden group and new members are always welcome."
The official opening of the garden was followed with a performance by the Transformers choir, a cooking demonstration, a tai chi demonstration, street jam performance and a community tug of war.
