seeds are sown for a community garden

A green community hub is ready to sprout in Moree as B & F Gartshore Builders have secured funding from Council’s public donations fund to develop a community garden at Picone Park for residents and school representatives to become involved in. 

Mr Bernard Gartshore and Steve Foster have cared for a number of fruit trees planted in Picone Park in 2019, Mr Gartshore’s proposed project will see additional fruit trees and a vegetable garden planted in the area as well as sprinkler systems and walk ways.

“The project will not only enhance our community’s health and wellbeing but also provide opportunities for social and community interaction”, said Mr Gartshore.

“The fruit and veg harvested from Picone Park will ultimately be provide to the nursing home, the elderly and those less fortunate.

“The community garden will welcome all helping hands from residents and families and also provide opportunities for schools to become involved in the garden too”, said Mr Gartshore.

To complete the proposed developments at Picone Park, B & F Gartshore will generously donate $10,000.00 of their own personal funds, local fundraising has raised $2,000.00 and Moree Plains Shire Council will sponsor $3,000.00. Additional funding might be sourced from other local businesses and families down the track as required.

Mayor Katrina Humphries said that the project presents a great opportunity to develop a beautiful and tranquil community space.

“It’s a wonderful idea which includes a very generous donation from Mr Gartshore.

“A community garden can be enjoyed by many generations to come while simultaneously providing lovely fresh produce to those who need it”, Mayor Humphries commented.

Residents and schools interested in becoming involved in the community garden area at Picone Park should contact Mr Gartshore via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..