IT'S a hidden garden gem tucked away next to the Mildura Landfill.

Set on a 4.5ha site, just off Ontario Avenue, the Mildura Eco Village is a community asset that isn't widely known.

However, it offers multiple treats for families, new citizens and people simply seeking friendship and solace in a garden and environmentally sustainable setting.

The eco village was launched in June 2013 with the ...