Coordinators recruited local participants to establish their Magic Harvest hubs together. Following the programs, they were provided with a free starter kit including organic seedlings, a bag of compost and fertiliser, to support them to develop their own plots at home. At the end of the programs, the Hubs continue into the next growing season.
The Hubs have been hosted in various community spaces including a youth centre, a positive aging centre, community centres, in community gardens and even in a resident’s front yard. Co-locating the Magic Harvest Hubs within community facilities improved the accessibility and availability of healthy food, while building a sense of place and belonging for residents who could connect and share their knowledge in a welcoming place.