The Mosman Home Gardening Society's Role?

"Any city that lets its plants die, will also die," said Lyn Morehen, President, Mosman Home Gardeners Society.

The Mosman Home Gardeners Society has approximately 50 members. The group will provide support and advice but the actual gardening will be done by the community.

Mrs Morehen is a passionate gardener and is also passionate about creating a community garden in Mosman. "There's a lot of enthusiasm to get the thing going," said Mrs Morehen.

Mrs Morehen says community gardens are great for elderly people who are isolated and who may have downsized into accommodation where they no longer have their own garden. She would also like to see young families get involved.

The environmental benefits of community gardens are also important to Mrs Morehen and she expressed some concern about chemicals used in commercial food production processes and about the number of miles produce often travels before it hits our kitcehn tables.

"As we become more concerned about our planet, it becomes less acceptable to eat something that has travelled," she said.

Mrs Morehen hopes that participants will also enjoy the connection with the soil that she loves and from which she derives so much joy.

Good luck with this project Lyn!