Free veggie patch workshop
Saturday 11 October 2025, 10am-12 noon
Ben Shaw led another successful workshop at the Garden on Saturday, 11 October.
He complimented the healthy veg patches in the Garden, especially the plot we use to grow produce for the Market.
About Ben Shaw
Ben has two decades’ experience working in and designing edible gardens, market gardens and permaculture gardens for individuals and communities. Ben aims to share this knowledge through workshops with families and communities to make our world a healthier place to live. Ben has been working as a permaculturist since completing his Permaculture Design Certificate in 2011.
He has worked on numerous permaculture projects including the establishment of the Basils Farm Winery Garden in Swan Bay, Victoria. Ben has both metro and regional community garden experience, previously being a member of the Collingwood Community Garden and Barwon Heads Community Garden. An advisor to the design and implementation of many community gardens in the Geelong region, Ben has worked in consultation with numerous groups from both the ideation stage through to implementation and monitoring.
Ben has significant experience in planning, designing and implementing a wide range of gardens including community, school and individual business and private gardens. Using a co-design approach, Ben has experience working with diverse groups and individuals.
Find out more about Ben: Ben Shaw, Permaculture
Community Garden Ocean Grove Inc. 