With rich volcanic soil Tamborine Mountain has always been a farming region, and the Green Shed has been supporting local growers to carry on that tradition.
Vice President Diane Brauer said it’s a vital asset to the locals who flock to it every Sunday to stock up on organic fruit and vegetables.
“People love getting fresh produce grown in the community, but it relies on a few people growing a variety of produce to sustain it,” she explained.
As we come into the warmer months and backyard growers find they have a surplus of produce, Diane encouraged them to think about contributing any excess they may to have to the Green Shed.
“Even if you just grow one thing it all helps to increase the quantity and range of produce available,” she said.
“If you just enjoy growing carrots or herbs that’s fine, and it’s okay to start off small.”
“I personally get up and pick spinach on a Sunday morning to take along to the Green Shed. You can’t buy that freshness at a shop.”
“It’s our lifestyle, it’s not a job. We love growing our own organic food and the excess goes to the shed for the local community so the whole community benefits.”
Diane said over the years the Green Shed has attracted customers from as far as Brisbane, the Gold Coast and out west.
Some have been coming regularly every Sunday for 20 years.
There are about 30 producers supplying to the Green Shed, producing everything from avocados, mushrooms, potatoes and beetroot and a variety of fruits and flowers as well as sauerkraut, kimchi and kombucha.
Diane said as well as more local growers they’d love to have someone supplying jams.
Anyone wishing to sell at the Green Shed can come along on Sundays between 7am and 11am or email tmgreenshed@gmail.com.
The Green Shed is on Sundays at 378 Main Western Road. Shoppers are urged to arrive early to avoid missing out on produce.
