Some people do their best with their hands in the soil, a clear routine, open sky overhead and something real to show for their effort; rather than a group room or centre-based program. Nadscare GROW is a new inclusive horticulture project now taking root at Blatherskite Park in Alice Springs, proudly supported by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).

GROW is being built to offer meaningful work, practical skills and a genuine sense of belonging. There are two spaces:

• The Show Garden is a welcoming community space with bush foods, native and culturally significant plantings, sensory gardens, accessible pathways and places to gather
• The Main Garden is the productive heart of the project, where participants can get involved in growing, propagating, irrigating, harvesting, packing and more

Mentoring the project are two well-known local identities:

• Geoff Miers, respected Central Australian horticulturist and ABC gardening expert
• Moe McCosker, a pioneer of commercial growing and fresh-produce wholesaling in Alice Springs

Be part of it from the ground up. The gardens are still taking shape, and we'd love to hear from participants, families, Coordinators of Support, allied health professionals and community members. Register your interest today to help shape GROW and to be among the first to get involved.