Media Release

Anglican Care Warnervale Gardens has been the grateful recipient of a much-needed donation from Freemasons on the Central Coast which enabled the construction of their Friendship Garden.

Although work was inevitably delayed by COVID-19, the required materials eventually arrived. Garden tubs were installed and then filled with a wonderful soil-mix of compost, manure and other bio-degradable matter; hard labour for the workers but a great beginning for our plants.

The Friendship Garden has been embraced wholeheartedly within our community and residents have come together to reminisce about much-loved gardens of their earlier years, and to share a wealth of gardening knowledge and make suggestions regarding plant choices and positioning. There was much discussion as to what best to grow – vegetables, shrubs, which colourful flowers – but decisions were finally made and planting commenced.

Some residents have been able to contribute labour with several members of the Friendship Group involved in planting; others have given plants. Those unable to participate practically have enjoyed watching the garden develop and it has generated much interaction as residents have monitored progress and appreciated the thriving array of plants. Now much conversation is centred around what to grow next in the garden! It’s proved a greatly enjoyed and stimulating project.

Carer Lillian Wallace said:

“I would really like to thank the Freemasons on the Central Coast for their generous donation which has enabled the Friendship Group to have a relaxing and pleasant place to rest our feet and enjoy an activity which we loved to do when we lived at home – it is our garden.”