Behind the Friendly Inn lies the even friendlier FIG Community Garden. Every Thursday morning, from 10 am to 12 noon (winter times), a group of volunteers gather to socialise, weed, compost, plant, harvest and learn. Conversations flow while vegetables grow. Then, we share them – fresh, organic broccoli, red cabbage, brussels sprouts and lettuces – to name but a few. The blueberries are in flower, a darling pink, the strawberries creep, the turmeric flourishes.
Our fearless leader and President, Lyn Rutherford, and the committee members – Kerry Fletcher, Suzanne Greer, Tanya Southworth – welcome each volunteer with kindness and warmth. Turning up to the working bee is never a chore. Here, people are the centre, plants the pretty backdrop. The morning teas become ever more delicious.
We invite you to come and see the action for yourself – all are welcome, regardless of gardening expertise.
Young children love to visit. We encourage this but respectfully ask adults to supervise their activities.
Kate Holywell, volunteer.
