Welcome to the Randwick Community Organic Garden
 
RCOG is a community of gardeners interested in working towards a sustainable future by growing fresh organic produce and plants, learning about organic gardening and permaculture techniques, sharing skills and knowledge with the local community and cultivating the health of soil, plants, wildlife, people and community.
 
We don't use pesticides or herbicides, we create our own composts and collect our own rainwater. We share the fruits and vegetables of the communal gardens and tend our own plots. 
 
The garden is situated in Paine Reserve, corner Rainbow and Botany Streets, Randwick, Sydney (map).

We have a strong organic gardening community of more than 80 members. Our present motto is: 'He who plants a garden, plants happiness'.

The garden holds its monthly working bee every third Sunday of the month (9 am in winter and in the daylight saving months). Everyone is very welcome to come and give us a hand!

Visit the garden's Facebook group.



Covid-19 RCOG Updates


A reminder of our ongoing Covid Safe plan:
  • Sign In with QR code: Please sign in with the QR code each time you enter the garden. This is a mandatory requirement of entry.
  • Masks: we encourage the wearing of masks when gardening in close proximity with others. 
  • Unwell?: Please stay at home and get tested.
Let’s keep each other safe and well.

Thanks for your understanding and stay safe.

 
 
About Us
 
RCOG is a not-for-profit incorporated association where membership is open to all. RCOG is being created for, and is managed by, the local community.
 
RCOG offers the opportunity for the local community:
  • to access space to grow fresh veggies, herbs and flowers using organic gardening methods while enjoying the benefits of robust, outdoor health
  • to participate in sustainable gardening and creative environments
  • to enjoy the social benefits of community garden membership; meet people from different segments of the community and develop friendships
  • to improve our environment through involvement in a practical project offering simple solutions for environmentally friendly living.

Events
 
RCOG has working bees on the third Sunday of every Month. Working bees are a fun way to get hands on knowledge and experience in organic gardening, meet fellow community gardeners and contribute to a sustainable future of our community.

Upcoming 2022 Bees,

All working bees are held on a Sunday and run 9am -11am

All are the third Sunday of the month, 9am -11am 

February 20th
March 20th
April 10th (NOT Easter Sunday 17/4, the week prior instead)
May 15th
June 19th
July 17th
August 21st
September 18th
October 16th
November 20th 
December 18th


You can find more about working bees here

Gardener Resources
 
RCOG has a range of information and resources for members and the wider community, including links to helpful websites, planting guides, facts about organic pest management, composting, saving seeds, permaculture, plus recommended reading - all the information and inspiration you need to help you learn about organic gardening.