Community & Civic

GROW Gardens delivers landscape projects within public, institutional and community settings across Melbourne. Our work in civic spaces integrates ecological restoration, culturally informed planting and climate-resilient design while creating meaningful employment pathways for First Nations youth. We approach each project with professionalism, care and long-term thinking — ensuring landscapes perform environmentally, socially and visually.

The Weaving Garden

A culturally informed planting project featuring native fibre species traditionally used for weaving. Designed as a living learning landscape, the garden connects ecological knowledge, First Nations plant traditions and community engagement within a public library setting. Learn – Grow – Connect, “The Weaving Garden” is a collaborative project between Kathleen Syme Library & Community Centre, Aboriginal Melbourne, local community and GROW Gardens.

Urban Grass Garden

An understorey restoration project beneath established trees, focused on soil health, native grass systems and biodiversity. The Urban Grass Garden demonstrates how resilient planting design can improve ecological performance in high-use civic environments. Learn – Grow – Connect, “Urban Grass Garden” is a collaborative project between Kathleen Syme Library & Community Centre, Aboriginal Melbourne, local community and GROW Gardens.