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Five years ago, Jill Lipman began looking after a small, neglected piece of land at the entrance to Kiama Village. It is below her apartment, and everyone is a bit hazy on its ownership.

Over the years, she's filled it with cuttings (including the remains of bought herbs) and donations, and it has become a place for people to stop and chat when passing by.

"It has been marvelous for me, and people always tell me how much they appreciate it," she says.

But it is the actions of another that led her to get in touch with us.

"I was working the other day, and left my tools there as I had a break. When I came back, I found someone had left a big bottle of Seasol fertiliser for me," says Jill.

"I can't get over the kindness of that little gift, that will in turn benefit the whole community when it makes the garden thrive.

"There is so much negativity around at the moment, so the anonymous thoughtfulness really touched my heart."

Jill is only just back to the garden after a total hip replacement, and says it is great for her rehabilitation.

"The garden is looking a bit scrappy at the moment, but when spring comes it will be beautiful again."