Volunteers tending to the Mitchell Street Community Garden.

Tomatoes, eggplants, corn and capsicums are just some of the vegetables being harvested at the new Mitchell Street Community Garden in Spalding.

Established to provide those living in the area with access to fresh produce, the Garden will do more than just that with many learning about gardening and healthy food along the way.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said Mitchell Street had become quite the hub for resources and support.

“The Community Garden is a flourishing part of this communal eco-system which also includes health services and educational programs,” he said.

“Once the garden is flourishing, it is also intended that excess produce will be passed onto others in the suburb as well as organisations in need.”

WACRH have been providing services and support from the Spalding Community Centre since early 2017 after signing a five year lease agreement with the City.

The garden has been made possible through funding from the City of Greater Geraldton, Department of Communities, Western Australia Centre for Rural Health, Central Regional TAFE, Workskil, ARC, local Elders and Spalding community members.

For more information about the Mitchell Street Community Garden, contact the City’s Community Development team by 9956 6600.