Martinborough’s first community garden

Sunday the 15th of October was a gloriously sunny day in Martinborough, perfect for the 25 keen gardeners and would-be gardeners who came along to find out about Martinborough’s first community garden. Thanks to the generosity of John Taylor and Jane Owers, the garden will be based at 51 Oxford Street (until some public land can be identified for the longer term).
The main purpose of this project is to create a supply of good fresh produce free to those in the community who might otherwise miss out due to cost or other issues. A team of volunteers will take care of the growing side and the harvest will be distributed as needed, with surpluses also helping stock The Larder at the Health Centre.
An informal committee is in place to do the necessary planning and to help organise the volunteers this summer. The project will start modestly at first, with people meeting a couple of times a week (probably one weekend and one weekday session) to work in the garden.

The project is also looking for donations to help it get started. So, if you are able to help with any of the following please get in touch.
Compost, garden tools, gardening gloves, insect netting, frost cloth, trellis, carpet or cardboard.
This initiative is part of the Martinborough Healthy Community Project, under the auspices of the Ruamahunga Health Trust. If you are able to offer help with any of the equipment or supplies, or would like to become a community gardener please contact: Roberta Kimmins on 021 307 790.
Chris Cassels