Food and gardens

Food initiatives promote health and wellbeing in our community. 

They contribute to the sharing of skills and knowledge while building a sense of community and connection to the environment.

Magic Harvest

An inspirational skill sharing program that encourages growing and cooking food for wellbeing and nourishment.

Hills and Fleurieu Local Food Future Project

Helping to build a thriving, healthy, fair and sustainable local food system for our region.

Food security in our community

Food security is when everyone can afford, access, and choose enough nutritious food to meet their needs to live a healthy and active life.

Community gardens

Community gardens provide opportunities for people to come together to grow food while learning new skills and meeting others in their community.

Grow it Local

Join the Grow It Local online community where you can learn to grow, connect and share with other backyard, balcony, community garden and window-sill farmers.

Enabling resilient food systems in South Australia

A local food system is everything it takes to get our food from paddock to plate.

Social Supermarkets

We are working with several local services and groups to plan some pop-up social supermarkets in our community.

Onkaparinga Food Security Collaborative

This is a group of organisations and individuals working together to increase food security in our community.

Cooking programs

Many of our centres and other community organisations host Community Programs throughout the year.

Connect

Find information about where you can connect with food and gardens in our local area.

Verge landscaping and planting

Realise the potential of your nature strip and turn your verge into an extension of your garden.

Reducing food waste

Learn how to reduce food waste, including tips on mindful consumption, proper storage techniques, and composting to minimise waste and promote a more sustainable food system.

See also:

Accessible, affordable food

Adelaide Garden Guide for New Homes

Native plants of Onkaparinga

Seed library

Tree planting factsheets