O – Openness – ease of manner, courtesy, humour and friendliness. We aim to promote a sense of community where trust, effort, knowledge, skills and responsibility are shared.

R - Respect – for others, their crops, hard work and opinions. Respect for nature and permaculture ideals.

G - Giving – your time, knowledge, labour and any goods or tools you may think the village could use.

A - Acknowledgement – of what everyone brings to the community of Veggie Village.

N - Nourishment – of yourself, your patch, the garden and the community as a whole.

I - Integrity – a community willing to work together in a clear and honest manner.

C - Creative – a chance to have fun with an inspired and open mind. Gardening is one of the most creative pastimes, it is like painting with plants.