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Kings Cross Community Garden

A cooperative urban garden

Membership is open to everyone, with members working together and sharing in the garden’s produce. There’s also a public ‘people’s bed’ offering a wide range of herbs to local residents – whether they are members or not.

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RAMBLING POTAGER GARDEN – SEASONAL UPDATE – AUTUMN 2026
RAMBLING POTAGER GARDEN – SEASONAL UPDATE – AUTUMN 2026

More than 150 bananas and starting early with brassicas.

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KITCHEN GARDEN – SEASONAL UPDATE – AUTUMN 2026
KITCHEN GARDEN – SEASONAL UPDATE – AUTUMN 2026

Jerusalem artichokes, cool-season tomatoes, sweet Japanese peppers – and sowing seeds for winter and spring.

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BUSH FOOD GARDEN – SEASONAL UPDATE – AUTUMN 2026
BUSH FOOD GARDEN – SEASONAL UPDATE – AUTUMN 2026

The last of the bright blue dianella berries, a rare five-corners plant in flower, some new shrubs, and lots of pruning

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BUSH FOOD GARDEN – SEASONAL UPDATE – SUMMER 2025-26
BUSH FOOD GARDEN – SEASONAL UPDATE – SUMMER 2025-26

Lilly pilly berries get us into the Christmas spirit…

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KITCHEN GARDEN – SEASONAL UPDATE – SUMMER 2025-26
KITCHEN GARDEN – SEASONAL UPDATE – SUMMER 2025-26

Tomatoes, bananas, snake beans, experiments with zucchini – and battling the rats.

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RAMBLING POTAGER GARDEN – SEASONAL UPDATE – SUMMER 2025-26
RAMBLING POTAGER GARDEN – SEASONAL UPDATE – SUMMER 2025-26

Productive bananas, vertical zucchini, and disappointing tomatoes

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COMPOSTING – HOW WE DO IT AND WHY
COMPOSTING – HOW WE DO IT AND WHY

You’re can deposit your food scraps In the public bins near the gate to the centre section of the garden. We then chop and process them to make lovely compost. Find out how we do it.

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CLOSE-UP – INTRODUCING YACON
CLOSE-UP – INTRODUCING YACON

Yacon, or ‘Peruvian ground apple’, is related to Jerusalem artichoke. A sweet, crisp and juicy tuber, it tastes a bit like a nashi pear,

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The potagers looking extremely happy with our harvest if x159 bannanas! Now to let them ripen into sweet fruits in a dark place. YUM!
The potagers looking extremely happy with our harvest if x159 bannanas! Now to let them ripen into sweet fruits in a dark place. YUM!
On the weekend @kingscrosscommunitygarden2011 gathered to welcome Autumn 🍂 and enjoy a bountiful feast in amongst the lush, green surrounds of the garden. Thank you to everyone for bringing such lovely food & beverages. Join as a member and you can be part of next Seasonal Long Lunch.
Sighted in the Potager Garden this morning: Saunders' case moth or the large bagworm (Metura elongatus) is a  moth of the Psychidae family. It is known from the eastern half of Australia, including Tasmania.
Sighted in the Potager Garden this morning: Saunders' case moth or the large bagworm (Metura elongatus) is a  moth of the Psychidae family. It is known from the eastern half of Australia, including Tasmania.
The garden is watered in preparation for a 31 degree day! We also mulch to protect the plants root systems and water the seedlings again in the late afternoon.
The garden is watered in preparation for a 31 degree day! We also mulch to protect the plants root systems and water the seedlings again in the late afternoon.
The Pomegranate's make us wait a long time for their bounty. But it's always worth the wait for nature's bon bon!
The Pomegranate's make us wait a long time for their bounty. But it's always worth the wait for nature's bon bon!
With the mercury hitting almost 43 degrees out west today in Sydney our Sunflowers are very happy! On days like this we water the garden twice to help the plants cope with the heat. Also sprinkling the paths, checking the ollas are full and using t
With the mercury hitting almost 43 degrees out west today in Sydney our Sunflowers are very happy! On days like this we water the garden twice to help the plants cope with the heat. Also sprinkling the paths, checking the ollas are full and using the mist setting on the hose. Take care out there Sydneysiders. 🌞 ☀️ Photo credit | @panckhursth
Our Spring garden is looking particularly lush right now. Lots of buds emerging plus flowers blooming. 🌱 Zucchini flowers 🍃 Lettuces 💐 Sweet peas 🌼 Random Zinnia
Our Spring garden is looking particularly lush right now. Lots of buds emerging plus flowers blooming. 🌱 Zucchini flowers 🍃 Lettuces 💐 Sweet peas 🌼 Random Zinnia
📅Thanks to all who joined us for the Spring edition of the Long Table on Sunday evening. 🍃A fabulous garden inspired spread, a bounty of floral table decorations, and happy faces ensured a delightful experience. Grazie to our Comittee members for organising a seamless event. 🙏
Lots of flower & tree action in the garden this morning. Including a stunning orange flower on the pomegranate tree. We have a few new citrus trees 🌳 too.
Lots of flower & tree action in the garden this morning. Including a stunning orange flower on the pomegranate tree. We have a few new citrus trees 🌳 too.
Passionfruit flower in the Potager garden.
Passionfruit flower in the Potager garden.
The potagers looking extremely happy with our harvest if x159 bannanas! Now to let them ripen into sweet fruits in a dark place. YUM!
On the weekend @kingscrosscommunitygarden2011 gathered to welcome Autumn 🍂 and enjoy a bountiful feast in amongst the lush, green surrounds of the garden. Thank you to everyone for bringing such lovely food & beverages. Join as a member and y
Sighted in the Potager Garden this morning: Saunders' case moth or the large bagworm (Metura elongatus) is a  moth of the Psychidae family. It is known from the eastern half of Australia, including Tasmania. The garden is watered in preparation for a 31 degree day! We also mulch to protect the plants root systems and water the seedlings again in the late afternoon. The Pomegranate's make us wait a long time for their bounty. But it's always worth the wait for nature's bon bon! With the mercury hitting almost 43 degrees out west today in Sydney our Sunflowers are very happy! On days like this we water the garden twice to help the plants cope with the heat. Also sprinkling the paths, checking the ollas are full and using t Our Spring garden is looking particularly lush right now. Lots of buds emerging plus flowers blooming. 🌱 Zucchini flowers 🍃 Lettuces 💐 Sweet peas 🌼 Random Zinnia
📅Thanks to all who joined us for the Spring edition of the Long Table on Sunday evening. 🍃A fabulous garden inspired spread, a bounty of floral table decorations, and happy faces ensured a delightful experience. Grazie to our Comittee members for
Lots of flower & tree action in the garden this morning. Including a stunning orange flower on the pomegranate tree. We have a few new citrus trees 🌳 too. Passionfruit flower in the Potager garden.
A community garden located in the Lawrence Hargrave Reserve