Perth Voice Interactive

MORE than 500 Vincent residents gathered at North Perth Common on August 12 to indulge in their love for native plants. 

Due to the event’s growing popularity, the council revamped the event and ran two sessions so the shelves could be restocked.

With 6000 plants available, patrons had a diverse selection to explore, including kangaroo paws, ground covers, banksia, pollinators, and petite trees. As an additional perk, locals had the opportunity to receive complimentary bags of Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) compost.

Mayor Emma Cole said the new format was a hit.

“Many people found the new format more relaxed and enjoyable, as they could take their time and shop without feeling rushed,” Ms Cole said.

“The feedback was to provide a list of plant species online so people can plan for their gardens. We hear this and will look to have this available for our April sale.”

Ms Cole said the free FOGO compost bags were produced from the food and garden scraps of residents’ lime-green lid FOGO bin.

“The compost serves as a great soil replacement for your garden,” she said.

“Ninety-seven per cent of the contents of our FOGO bins is recovered and turned into compost.

“This is the circular economy in action, right in our own homes.”

This sale came as Vincent gears up for its Greening Vincent Garden Competition, with entries opening on September 1. Head to vincent.wa.gov.au for more information.