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The Community Garden on Cambridge Street, West Leederville opened in June 2007, and has been a bigger and faster success than we dared imagine!

There are communal areas with herbs, vegetables, worm farms, compost bays and an orchard. Container Scheme ID: C10323900

10/09/2026

🌸 More than just a pretty bloom! 🌸

Have you spotted the pink and white everlastings showing off at our community garden? These native WA beauties (Rhodanthe chlorocephala) aren't just here to look stunning in photos—they play a vital role in keeping our garden thriving!

Here's why everlastings are so important to our space...
1) Pollinator Superstars: Their paper-like petals attract native bees and butterflies, helping pollinate nearby veggies and fruit trees.
2) Waterwise Champions: Perfectly adapted to Perth's sandy soils and hot summers, they require very little water once established.
3) Soil Protectors: Their root systems help hold topsoil together and promote healthy soil microbial life.

Next time you pop down to the garden, take a moment to admire these local legends! 🌿🐝

24/08/2026

Winter is ending with a burst of life at the West Leederville Community Garden! The flowers are blooming early, and the bees are absolutely loving it. Check out these pics from the weekend. Pop by to see the gorgeous colours for yourself! 🌸🐝🌿

20/07/2026

Our AGM was held yesterday. 🥳🎉
Such a beautiful afternoon to be making important decisions together, having great chats, and enjoying plenty of food on offer!
Thank you to all who attended (including Meg and Maggie, our Canine Committee representatives 🐶🤭).
Members, please be on the lookout for the AGM minutes available soon. 👀

17/07/2026

Our beautiful garden has been welcoming two Kookaburras. It’s amazing how much exciting life exists in our little space. 😍

12/06/2026

🐾 Keep Our Garden Safe for Everyone! 🐾

Did you know that certain garden pest baits can be highly toxic to our furry friends? When managing pests at the garden, please remember to choose pet-friendly alternatives.

❌ Avoid: Snail, slug, and rodent baits containing dangerous chemicals like metaldehyde or anticoagulant poisons.

✅ Choose: Pet-safe physical barriers, companion planting, or organic, pet-friendly pest control methods.

Let's work together to keep our community garden a vibrant, thriving, and safe space for both our plants and our pets! 🌿🐶🐱

09/06/2026

Upcoming AGM on July 19th @ 2pm. Members, please check your email for further details.

20/05/2026

Happy World Bee Day from West Leederville Community Garden! 🐝🌻

Today, we are giving a massive shout-out to some of the hardest-working volunteers in our garden—the bees! If you’ve enjoyed a walk through our plots recently, you’ve probably heard them buzzing, busy at work.

Our garden truly couldn't thrive without them. Here are just a few ways these tiny legends keep West Leederville blooming:

Supercharging Our Veggie Patches: From our tomatoes and zucchinis to pumpkins and beans, bees are the essential link that turns flowers into the fresh produce we get to harvest. 🍅🫑

Boosting Our Fruit Trees: Our citrus and fruit trees rely heavily on cross-pollination to deliver a heavy yield. The bees make sure every flower counts, leading to juicier fruit for everyone. 🍋

Keeping the Garden Vibrant: By moving pollen from flower to flower, they maintain genetic diversity, making our companion flowers and native plants stronger, healthier, and more resilient against pests. 🌸

Want to help our local bees?
You don't need a whole hive to make a difference! You can support them in your own backyard or balcony by planting bee-friendly flowers like lavender, borage, or native rosemary, and leaving out a small, shallow dish of water with a few pebbles in it so they can safely sip without drowning. 💧

Next time you're down at the patch, take a moment to watch them do their thing. Let’s protect and celebrate our buzzy little friends today and every day!

15/04/2026

The seasons are changing in Perth. To help answer the question, "What should I be planting right now?" here's some handy Perth-specific resources.
https://greenlifesoil.com.au/free-perth-garden-guides

05/04/2026

Happy Easter from West Leederville Community Garden.
🐇🐣 Happy planting! 🌱🪴🌼

Address

56 Cambridge Street
West Leederville, WA
6007

Website

https://westleedervillecommunitygarden.wordpress.com/

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