Come together to learn new skills and experience the satisfaction of growing fruits and vegetables in the tropics, without the 'food miles'.

Council supports residents to grow food in their suburbs through community gardens and pocket gardens.

Community Gardens

There are eight Community Gardens established across Cairns where you can volunteer your time.

Pocket Gardens

Pocket Gardens are smaller-scale gardens set up by residents in their neighbourhood. We have pocket gardens throughout the suburbs.

If you are interested in improving your neighbourhood open space let us know by completing a volunteer application.

Last Updated: 5 January 2024

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