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Footpath planter gardens turn dull Waterloo space into colourful and productive place

Footpath planter gardens turn dull Waterloo space into colourful and productive place

Led by ABC Gardening Australia host, Costa Georgiadis, it was a participatory event to install the footpath planter garden at the Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre…

Something new and edible is coming to Woolloomooloo

Working with a mixed demographic, council and social agencies has been a rewarding experience that could see something new created in Woolloomooloo…

Green Square Growers get going at The Tote

A band of urban food adventurers has started turning Victoria Park edible with their first wicking garden bed. Working with the local community worker, my role was to ensure that the project made its way through council’s approval convolutions. Now, what’s new for Green Square Growers?

Entrepreneurship the means to get good things done, says Ernesto Sirolli

Entrepreneurship the means to get good things done, says Ernesto Sirolli

Social entrepreneurs, small business entrepreneurs… these are ways to get things done, and even council workers can use their power to become civic entrepreneurs says Ernesto Sirolli…

A sign signifies tensions over population density

A sign seen on the way to The Spot signifies resistance to higher population numbers…

The farm comes to Sydney Saturday mornings in Darlinghurst

The farm comes to Sydney Saturday mornings in Darlinghurst

It’s small but it’s diverse and lively. Sydney Sustainable Markets offers fresh organic food, talks, preserves and even authentic Darlinghurst honey on Saturday mornings in Taylor Square in the heart of downtown Darlinghurst. and, every so often, the local Transition Towns crew is there with their Great Aussie Swap…

Celebration marks end of year one for the James Street garden

Celebration marks end of year one for the James Street garden

A night to remember… the first birthday of the James Street Reserve Community Garden which was attended by City of Sydney CEO, Monica Barone…