Sylvester Hive Community Garden was built in partnership between Darebin Council, The Pavilion School and local residents on land generously provided by the school. A committed group of local residents have formed to take care of the garden which they have named ‘Sylvester Hive’ (‘Sylvester’ is derived from the Latin for ‘woodland’ and ‘Hive’ denotes a place where people meet and connect).
With a border of fruit trees, 14 raised wicking beds for vegetables and herbs, storage container and shelter, seating, composting bays and a children’s sand pit, the garden has been designed as a welcoming space to meet with friends and neighbours. The raised wicking beds are all cultivated communally and the harvest is shared at regular communal meals and celebrations.
The garden committee meet regularly for communal gardening and social gatherings on Wednesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 1pm.