Kaliela Thornton was sitting at home one day, a rare moment of peace, and said the thought just sprung into her mind.

"It was just there," she laughed.

It's hoped the garden will have a sensory path, a fire pit for cooking, a seated area for reflection plus a whole array of native plants.

"I'd heard a lot of the women talking about how there are groups and activities for the men in our communities, but not a lot for women.

"So I thought, I'll do something about that."

And so, she canvassed the female Elders for their opinion. Ms Thornton told the Leader they thought it was a brilliant idea and were "over the moon" at the prospect. With big vision, they are starting small but sturdy.

"I believe that cultural identity and the loss of it plays a big part in Tamworth, with a lot of shame in fear of not knowing where they came from, so this will establish a place for learning and teaching, a place for sharing knowledge without judgement."

She's already put in an expression of interest to use a two acre block of land, and while everything has yet to be organised, it looks incredibly promising.

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With the Gomeroi Yinaar Landcare Group awarded a $2500 grant from Tamworth Regional Landcare Association for educational, cultural and environmental activities, the ball is still rolling forward.

They've just put out a competition for a logo design for the project, with an event still in planning to launch the project.

"I just can't wait to get my hands dirty now!" Ms Thorton laughed.