Marton Community garden

06/05/2026

With the cost of living continuing to rise we will be giving away some bucket garden starter kits this Saturday at our working bee.

Your support means we can keep providing free kai for the community and we would love to see you on Saturday. No gardening skills or tools required, just enthusiasm.
Join us between 9 - 11am for a bit of gardening, some banter, morning tea and a whole lot of community building.
Gift a bit of time this weekend so we can continue to gift kai to the community.

12/04/2026

Marton Community Garden has a resident PERMACULTURE guru. Yes, thats right, an expert in all things health, hope and happiness! But what is permaculture, I hear you say? I'm glad you asked!

We incorporate permaculture ethics into our practices:

- Earth Care - protecting soil, water, and ecosystems
- People Care - providing access to resources for living
- Fair Share - distributing resources and surplus justly

You can learn more by popping into our working bee on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-11am at 18 Humphrey Street. All ages and abilities welcome. Tools and refreshments provided.

08/04/2026

Marton Community gardens working bee is on this Saturday 9 to 11 am. Morning tea, coffee and bikkies provided. Bring your enthusiasm and gumboots. Great way to wittle away a few hours..... See you there👀.

We are nestled at the end of humphrey st.

05/04/2026

The Marton Community Garden offers more than just fresh produce. We're also a place to learn new skills, connect with others and grow confidence.

From gardening basics and composting tips to sustainable living, planting seasonal vegetables, or learning about kai traditions, there's something for everyone. You may also have your own tips and tricks to share!

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have green thumbs, learn about:

- container / bucket gardening
- food preservation; chutney, pickles, jams and sauces
- foraging / identifying edible weeds
- good v bad bugs
- herbal remedies - teas, salts, sugars, soaps
- mushroom growing
- organic pest control
- planting and propogation
- pruning
- soil health & nutrients
- vertical gardening
- waste reduction and sutainability
- water conservation

You can find us at 18 Humphrey Street, Marton every 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-11am for our regular working bee so feel free to drop in for a chat and a cuppa, we'd love to see you!

02/04/2026

This is a great article and we encourage everyone to plant something. Almost everyone who lives in Marton has a patch of dirt they can turn into a garden. Don't aim too high, a 1m x 1m patch can grow a lot and if you need seeds keep an eye on this page.

Think you don't have the time or space to grow anything? Wellington gardener Zoe Barry is on a mission to prove you wrong.

29/03/2026

The Marton Community Garden is a non profit charitable trust governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees who gift their time and knowledge to running the garden along with other dedicated volunteers.

The trust's purpose is to develop and maintain a community garden to increase wellbeing and resilence, provide fresh produce, and educate the community in the cultivation of food.

The garden practices organic, spray-free growing, harvesting, foraging and preparation of vegetables, fruits and herbs while caring for the land.

If you have a few hours to spare, feel free to join us at our monthly working bee every 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-11am at 18 Humphrey Street, Marton. Snacks provided!

"

27/03/2026

For everyone getting concerned about their food supply and want to have a go at gardening this is a great series.
It is based in Tasmania so the climate is pretty similar.

Grow veggies you can eat within 8 weeks! Six methods you can use for your backyard, courtyard, balcony or kitchen bench. ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! Learn more at...

17/03/2026

Check out these LITTLE CUTIES! A kind volunteer has planted us, but without labels, so we’re having an identity crisis. We could be banana capsicums, in which case we are ready to harvest. Or we could be jalepenos and still have some growing to do. Can you help identify us?!

13/03/2026

Good afternoon and Happy Friday! Thank you to those who generously donate excess fruit and vegetables to the food trolley. We occasionally have other items left on the trolley such as movies with cover images not suitable for younger viewers and would ask that only food be shared at the garden. Enjoy this beautiful sunshine and see you at our working bee tomorrow morning from 9am-11am!

11/03/2026

Our regular Saturday working bee is on again this weekend and we would love to see you there. Join us between 9 - 11am for a bit of gardening, some banter, morning tea and a whole lot of community building.
Are you able to gift a bit of time this weekend so we can continue to gift kai to the community?