A chronological history
 

1986-1990 ~ Genesis

  • Gardens begin

  • Compost making project

  • Designing and planning site

  • Creating double dug beds

  • Workbus moved onsite

  • Official Open day Oct 29 1986

  • Incorporated Trust formed

  • Access Schemes begin

  • Stall opens

  • Implement shed built

  • Hexagonal Shade house built

  • Earth building begun

 

winter view


1995-2000 ~ Reflection

  • Worm farm set up

  • Newsletter Budburst begins

  • Healing Group uses Earth building

  • Autumn Equinox Festival 22nd March 1997

  • Organics Shop opens

  • New Garden Co-ordinator employed

     

2006-2007 ~ Economic Viability

  • Focus on education and community events ~ see GB Weekly article 6 July 2007.

  • Community work sentences help Community Gardens ~ see GB Weekly article 3 August 2007.


garden path



earth oven
 

1991-1994 ~ Exploration

  • Kiosk opened - Spring Equinox

  • Earth building completed by Home School parents

  • Home School starts

  • Food Co-op begins

  • Creative landscaping courses begin

  • Vegetables start being sold to Restaurants


wheelbarrow"

2001-2005 ~ Renaissance

  • In 2003 a Patron was appointed:
    Bob Crowder (Christchurch)

  • The Trust decided to focus on production in 2003.

  • In 2005 there was a significant increase in sales to local businesses.

 

2008 ~ In Memoriam

Marilyn the cat (found sleeping in the middle picture on this page, and referred to on the Beautification page) passed away in April of this year. He/she was about 17-years-old.

Contact: Gardens Manager Site Map last updated: July 2008