You may be surprised to hear that Jane Street Community Garden actually funded primarily by donations and grants. It is understandable to think that we receive regular funding from Council or Government, as there have been a lot of renovations and improvements made over the past years. However, this is not the case; and until that day comes, we need your help to keep us going.

We are extremely thankful to our sponsors and supporters for their contributions and we are nothing without the volunteers who keep the garden looking amazing. If you are interested in volunteering/helping at the garden click here.

We appreciate any donation, large or small. Without financial support, we would simply not exist. 100% of every contribution goes directly into the garden.

Click here to make a donation

LIST OF ONGOING COSTS TO KEEP THE GARDEN RUNNING:

  • Sugarcane bales for our composting hub - $120/month

  • Seeds & seedlings - $50/month

  • Mulch/woodchip - $800/year

  • Soil - $500/year

  • Replacing damaged tools, gloves, materials etc. - $250/year

  • General maintenance - $50/month

  • Snacks and refreshments at working-bees - $50/month

  • We also pay a wage to our garden coordinator. Tom is allocated 8hrs per week to run working bees, build upgrades, coordinate future plans, manage social media, emails and the website, apply for grants, etc.

Here are some areas where we are looking for support:

  • Seeds, seedlings or plants - from $5
    During our working-bees, we grow, manage and harvest produce in our raised garden beds. Harvesting produce is the small way we are able to say thankyou to the dedicated volunteers who give their time to managing the garden. However, even this process costs money. So any donation towards this is greatly appreciated!
    Alternatively, if you are willing to physically donate seeds or plants, this would be amazing!

  • Fertilisers - from $10
    Organic fertilisers are a key component in edible gardening. Any donations towards this is greatly appreciated!

  • Sugarcane bales for our composting hub - $12 each
    Our composting hub is a self-funded facility where the public are welcome to bring down their compostable material. We ask that people add the same amount of straw as the food they put in. This results in us buying up to $120 worth of these bales every month ($1,440 per year). Our goal is to secure free brown material (straw, leaves etc.), but until then, we will need to continue purchasing the bales. Any contribution towards this project would be amazing!

  • Garden tools - secateurs, gloves, shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows etc. - from $20
    We are always in need of new, everyday garden equipment.

  • Extend irrigation lines - $450
    Currently, we have irrigation in the greenhouse as well as the raised garden beds. However, we have a dream of extending the irrigation lines to other parts of the garden.

  • Repair broken bubbler/tap - $450
    Last year our bubbler and tap was broken by vandals. We have access to water to hose the garden, but sadly no bubbler or tap for visitors to use.

  • Rat-proof cages over raised garden beds - $500 each
    Unfortunately, rodents are a large issue which we must regularly contend with in trying to grow produce. We have found that these cages are the only viable solution to stopping everything being eaten.

  • Fix roof of undercover area - $500
    The roof of our undercover area has some leaks and we are looking to replace the existing roof panels. This will require approx. 10 clear corrugated roof panels as well as fixings.

  • Additional raised garden beds - $1,500 each (including a cage over the top)
    We currently have 12 raised garden beds, which are rented out. We are looking to install another 3 beds. Sponsoring the build of a new raised garden bed including rental of the plot for 1 year (priced at $500).

  • Water tank - $1,800
    We currently do not have a water tank on site to harvest runoff from our undercover area.
    We are also be extremely interested in anyone who is able to donate an old water tank (or related materials) to this project.

OTHER WAYS YOU can DONATE:

  • Seeds or edible plants
    Please just ask beforehand to check if we would like them or not. We do not want your sad, old houseplants.

  • Garden tools or equipment
    If you have any garden tools or equipment that you no longer need, we are more than happy to take them off your hands. We always need more smaller items such as gloves, secateurs or spades, and will never say no to larger tools either.

  • Leftover landscaping/building supplies
    If you, or someone you know, has recently completed a landscaping or construction job and have leftover supplies, we might be interested. Whether it be timber, nails, screws, steel, irrigation materials, wire mesh etc. Please ask beforehand to check if we need them or not.

  • Opportunities to reduce our spending
    Perhaps you have access to large amounts of straw, mulch or soil, large quantities of pots, contacts in high places, a rich friend wondering what they should do with all their money, marketing or design skills, anything at all. We would love to hear from you!