The Terrigal Uniting Permaculture Patch (TUPP) was established on land owned by the Terrigal Uniting Church in June 2023. It operates as a community garden using permaculture principles to the best of our knowledge and ability. Some members are from the church, and some are from the general community. Everyone is welcome and we learn from each other.
In the short space of eighteen months we have built seven raised garden beds, a long hügelkultur (a mound for planting), composting bays and a small shed. We also have a worm farm to provide fertiliser. The garden was designed by Paul Buckley to harness the water flow on the slope.
We have had one full year of harvests. By May our winter crop of snow peas, cabbages, cauliflowers and other winter vegetables should be in an advanced stage. All garden beds are shared with produce shared between the gardeners and also made available to the public through the church Repair Cafe on the last Saturday of each month.
In the future we hope to facilitate information sessions on various aspects of permaculture gardening. Our biggest challenge is controlling weeds.
On the day of the Edible Garden Trail we will have potted vegetables and other permaculture friendly plants for sale and possibly some garden produce.
