Garden

During the NSW Physical Distancing period to the end of June, SLA is not inviting the public to attend the Community Garden.

We’d love to see you at the community garden. We are open on 4 afternoons a week, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from around 1pm until dusk when the chooks agree to being shut in for the night.

We don’t have individual plots, nor formal membership, it’s all shared garden, and anyone is welcome to turn up when they can to give us a hand, or just to shop. We have tools, but best to bring your own gloves if you’d like to work in the garden. Anyone who works in the garden can take some lovely fresh chemical-free food away with them when they go. Produce is also sold at the Armidale Local Food Stall, Farmers’ Market first and third Sunday each month starting at 8am, Curtis Park.

Armidale Vegetable Sowing Guide PDF

CLIMATE MATTERS: Compost

Compost is the ultimate plant food and soil amendment and the secret to healthy soil and healthy plants. Compost improves soil structure, protects plants from pests and diseases, builds soil fertility, and provides essential plant nutrients. Soil with organic matter from compost absorbs rainfall or irrigation water quicker, preventing runoff, and stores water for longer. Compost […] full article »

Swarm at Armidale Community Preschool

Armidale Community Preschool is a community-based service in the centre of Armidale. Our preschool environment is natural, consisting of native and exotic plants and trees, which attracts a range of creatures from insects to birds and lizards. We have installed several water stations around the garden for insects, bees, and lizards. There are also two […] full article »