Over recent months, Shara Community Gardens has undergone a significant upgrade, made possible through the support of the Ingrained Foundation and Byron Shire Council, and the generosity of our volunteers. The project began with the removal of two ageing garden beds and the installation of five new raised beds, refreshed with high-quality soil and designedContinue reading “A New Season of Growth”
Category Archives: Committee Updates
Exciting Upgrades Coming to Shara Community Gardens 🌱✨
We’re delighted to share some exciting news! Shara Community Gardens has received two grants this year that will help us transform our much-loved community green space into a place that’s more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for all. Earlier this year, the Ingrained Foundation awarded us a generous grant that is making this upgrade possible. WithContinue reading “Exciting Upgrades Coming to Shara Community Gardens 🌱✨”
Grow It and Show It: Hand-Printed T-Shirts to Support Shara Gardens
Looking for the perfect gift for the local who has everything? Or something a little different to give to Aunty Bev as she visits the area? Perhaps something rad for yourself? Shara Community Gardens T-shirts are here—designed with care and full of local charm! Handcrafted with CareEach T-shirt is screen-printed by hand in South GoldenContinue reading “Grow It and Show It: Hand-Printed T-Shirts to Support Shara Gardens”
Orange You Glad We Pruned? Tips for Trimming Your Citrus Trees
At Shara Community Gardens, our citrus trees—mandarin, lime, lemon, and orange—have recently undergone a significant transformation. After a fruitful season, you may have noticed that these trees have had a serious trim! Pruning is essential for maintaining the health and productivity of citrus trees and the Shara citrus trees were overdue for a haircut. IfContinue reading “Orange You Glad We Pruned? Tips for Trimming Your Citrus Trees”
What is Shara Community Gardens?
Shara Community Gardens is a green, communal gardening space for residents of North Ocean Shores, South Golden Beach, Billinudgel, New Brighton and Ocean Shores. How Does Your Garden Grow? With sunshine, rain and a committee of 5 volunteers who ensure that the bills are paid! The committee meets on a regular basis to plan gardenContinue reading “What is Shara Community Gardens?”
Becoming…
We received approval from our members to become an incorporated association. Until now, Mullum SEED (Mullumbimby Sustainability Education & Enterprise Development) has been the lease holder of the land, paid our rent, insurance, water rates and managed our income. Mullum SEED require Shara to take on the lease of the land with Council and areContinue reading “Becoming…”
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