Grow IT local & the Garden Gurus visit MCG!

Mandurah Community Gardens Featured on The Garden Gurus!

We are thrilled to share that Mandurah Community Gardens was recently featured on The Garden Gurus! The episode highlights our recent collaboration with the Grow It Local team during their national tour.
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In this segment, Paul West (co-founder of Grow It Local) and the Gurus team discuss the incredible benefits of our space—from getting your hands dirty and connecting with the seasons to the powerful impact on mental health and community spirit [00:49]. Whether you are an experienced green thumb or have never picked up a trowel, the video showcases how our garden is a place for everyone to "soak up the space" and learn together [02:05].

Quick Highlights from the Episode:

• A Place for Everyone: Paul West emphasizes that you don't need to be an expert gardener to join; it’s about community connection and being present in nature [01:56].
• Intergenerational Connection: The segment discusses how these spaces help different generations gather, nourish plants, and learn where their food comes from [02:40].
• Gardening Tips: Stay tuned until the end for some practical advice on using organic fertilizers to help overplanted community beds thrive [03:35].

​Watch the full segment below to see our garden in action:

​Who are the Garden Gurus and Grow It Local?

The Garden Gurus
​The Garden Gurus is Australia’s most popular gardening television program, broadcasting nationally on the Nine Network. Hosted by Trevor Cochrane and a team of horticultural experts, the show aims to make gardening easy and enjoyable for everyone. Based in Western Australia, they share practical advice, water-wise gardening tips, and inspiring stories from gardens across the country and around the world.

• Website: thegardengurus.tv
• What they do: Provide expert horticultural knowledge through TV segments, online factsheets, and gardening videos.

​Grow It Local
Grow It Local is a community-driven initiative designed to get more people growing, sharing, and eating locally grown food. Co-founded by Paul West (River Cottage Australia), the platform connects over 40,000 "patch-to-plate" gardeners across Australia. Whether you have a massive backyard or just a few pots on a windowsill, they provide the inspiration and education needed to help your garden thrive.

• Website: growitlocal.com
• What they do: Offer a "seed service" with seasonal organic seeds, host digital workshops, and provide a community map where you can see what’s growing in your neighborhood

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This event was organised and managed by the City of Mandurah

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